Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
#3560
ZTE Axon 7 mini
#3562Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.258.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos features a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.2-inch AMOLED display of the ZTE Axon 7 mini, which offers a higher pixel density of approximately 423 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize Qualcomm processors, with the A8 Duos having a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 615, while the Axon 7 mini's Snapdragon 617 has a lower clock speed but more RAM at 3GB.
- Both cameras are 16 MP, but the Axon 7 mini includes PDAF for faster focusing and an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the A8's 5 MP.
- The A8 Duos has a larger battery capacity at 3050 mAh, while the Axon 7 mini supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the A8 Duos runs Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the Axon 7 mini comes with Android 6.1, upgradable to 7.1.1, and features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos
ZTE Axon 7 mini
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Versions: A800F (Global); A800Y (Asia)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 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
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A800YExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A800F
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) - A800YOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - A800F
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405 - A800YMali-T628 MP6 - A800F
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2705 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2705 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2, 46% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
147.5 x 71 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
151 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Ion Gold, Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes