Samsung Galaxy A8
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Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
#2895Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 features a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy C5 Pro has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at approximately 424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by the Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the C5 Pro utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 626 with 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the C5 Pro stands out with a 16 MP front camera compared to the A8's 5 MP.
- The A8 has a larger 3050 mAh battery, while the C5 Pro has a 2600 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the A8 runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the C5 Pro comes with Android 7.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, but the C5 Pro has an aluminum back compared to the A8's plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
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
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)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated 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, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in)
Weight
151 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Lake Blue, Maple Leaf, Powder Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes