Samsung Galaxy C5
#3178
Samsung Galaxy J8
#3175Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy J8
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C5 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and back, while the Galaxy J8 has a plastic back and frame, resulting in a heavier device.
- In terms of display, the C5 offers a sharper 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen at 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the J8's 6.0-inch display with a lower resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the C5 is powered by the Snapdragon 617, which, despite being older, has a higher clock speed than the J8's Snapdragon 450.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the J8 includes an additional depth sensor and a higher resolution 16 MP front camera, while the C5 has an 8 MP front camera.
- The J8 also has a significantly larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the C5's 2600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the C5 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, while the J8 comes with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy J8
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: J810F/DS (Global DS); J810G/DS (India); J810Y/DS (Asia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On8 in India
Display
Size
5.2"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
16 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes