Samsung Galaxy A8
#3177
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
#2894Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C7 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 and Galaxy C7 Pro both feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB RAM, while the C7 Pro utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 626 with 4GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the C7 Pro has a superior 16 MP front camera compared to the A8's 5 MP.
- The C7 Pro also has a larger 3300 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, whereas the A8's battery is 3050 mAh with no fast charging.
- Regarding build quality, the A8 has a plastic back while the C7 Pro features an aluminum back, contributing to a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the A8 runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the C7 Pro comes with Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
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
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
151 g
172 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
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Blue
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/ac, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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