Samsung Galaxy A8
#3484
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
#3441Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Performance
62.756.6
Camera
19.144.9
Display
82.858.9
Battery
25.222.7
Build
74.889.3
Connectivity
60.159.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.741.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the XA Ultra's Mediatek Helio P10 and 3GB of RAM, giving the latter a slight edge in multitasking.
- The A8's rear camera is 16 MP, while the XA Ultra offers a higher 21.5 MP camera, making it better for photography.
- Battery capacity is 3050 mAh for the A8 versus 2700 mAh for the XA Ultra, providing the A8 with a longer potential usage time.
- Both devices run Android, with the A8 on 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0) and the XA Ultra on 6.0.1 (upgradable to 7.0), offering a comparable software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, though the XA Ultra is heavier at 202g compared to the A8's 151g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual (F3212, F3216) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
21.5 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.4", 1/2.4", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/2.6", OIS
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
164 x 79 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight
151 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass