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Samsung Galaxy A60

Samsung Galaxy A60

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Samsung Galaxy A8s

Samsung Galaxy A8s

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy A60
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
47.147.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.559.2

Summary

  • The Samsung Galaxy A60 features a 6.3-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Galaxy A8s has a slightly larger 6.4-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A60 is powered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset, whereas the A8s utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 710, resulting in better overall performance for the A8s.
  • The A60's camera system includes a 32 MP main sensor, while the A8s offers a 24 MP main sensor with additional telephoto capabilities.
  • Battery capacity is similar, with the A60 at 3500 mAh and the A8s at 3400 mAh, but the A8s supports slightly faster charging at 18W.
  • Both devices run on Android 9.0 with One UI, but the A60 is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more recent software experience.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the A60 using a plastic back and frame, while the A8s features a glass back and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A60
Samsung Galaxy A8s

General

Release Date

2019
2018

Announced

2019
2018

Description

Versions: SM-A606F/DS (Global); SM-A606Y/DS (Taiwan); SM-A6060 (China, Hong Kong)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) in South Korea

Display

Size

6.3"
6.4"

Type

PLS LCD
PLS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 612
Adreno 616

Memory

64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

32 MP
24 MP

Main Camera Details

32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)

Front Camera

16 MP
24 MP

Front Camera Details

16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3500 mAh
3400 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

15W wired
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

155.3 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.11 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)

Weight

168 g
173 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Daybreak Black, Seawater Blue, Cocktail Orange, Peach Mist, Gradient Red
Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI

OS Version

Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No