Samsung Galaxy A8
#3484
Samsung Galaxy C7
#3295Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C7
Performance
62.764.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
25.226.1
Build
74.877.8
Connectivity
60.159.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.742.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy C7 both feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with a lower clock speed compared to the C7's Snapdragon 625, which provides better efficiency and graphics performance due to its Adreno 506 GPU and increased RAM options.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the C7 offers an 8 MP front camera, superior to the A8's 5 MP.
- The C7 also has a larger 3300 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, while the A8 has a 3050 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the A8 using Gorilla Glass 4 and a plastic back, while the C7 has an aluminum back, making it feel more premium.
- Software-wise, the A8 runs Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the C7 comes with Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C7
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 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 MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
156.6 x 77.2 x 6.8 mm (6.17 x 3.04 x 0.27 in)
Weight
151 g
169 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/ac, dual-band, 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