Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
#3276
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
#3279Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.958.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, providing a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the A8+ is equipped with the Exynos 7885 chipset, offering improved processing power compared to the A7's Exynos 7880.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A8+ has a slightly wider aperture of f/1.7, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The A7 has a 3600 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the A8+'s 3500 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The A7 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, while the A8+ comes with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, but the A8+ uses Gorilla Glass 5 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: A720F (Global Single-SIM); A720F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: A730F (Global Single-SIM); A730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Mali-G71
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, EDR, 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, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes