Samsung Galaxy A8
#3484
Samsung Galaxy C5
#3416Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C5
Performance
62.761.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
25.222.4
Build
74.877.8
Connectivity
60.157.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.741.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 features a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.2-inch display of the Galaxy C5, both with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the C5 offering sharper visuals at ~424 ppi versus the A8's ~386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by the Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the C5 uses the slightly more efficient Snapdragon 617, with both models having 32GB of storage but the C5 offering an option for 64GB and 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the C5 has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the A8's 5 MP.
- The A8 has a larger 3050 mAh battery, while the C5's 2600 mAh battery supports faster 18W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the A8 combines a glass front with a plastic back and aluminum frame, whereas the C5 has an all-aluminum back, giving it a more premium feel.
- Both devices run on Android, with the A8 initially on Lollipop and upgradeable to Marshmallow, while the C5 starts on Marshmallow and is upgradeable to Oreo.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C5
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
Weight
151 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass