Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Tk 48,990

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Tk 26,900
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NameSamsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A8 (2018)Galaxy A5 (2016)
CategorySmartphoneSmartphone
Price4899026900
Network
Network TypeGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE
Network 2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
Network 3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
UMTS 2100
Network 4GLTELTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
Launch
Launch Announcement2017, December2015, December
Launch DateComing soon. Exp. release 2018, JanuaryAvailable. Released 2015, December
Body
Body Dimensions149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.29 in)
Body Weight172 g (6.07 oz)155 g (5.47 oz)
BuildFront/back glass, aluminum frameFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Network SimSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Display TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M ColorsSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio
Display MultitouchYesYes
Display Density441 ppi density424 ppi density
Display Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
- Always-on display
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Platform
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.1Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0
OS VersionNougatNougat
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G71Mali-T720MP2
ChipsetExynos 7885 OctaExynos 7580 Octa
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - China only
Memory
Memory Internal32 GB, 64 GB16 GB
Memory ExternalmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Ram4 GB RAM2 GB RAM
Camera
Primary Camera16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED Flash13 MP (f/1.9, 28mm), OIS, autofocus, LED Flash
Secondary CameraDual: 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p5 MP (f/1.9, 24mm), 1080p
Camera FeaturesGeo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, HDRGeo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
AudioVibration, MP3, WAV, RingtonesVibration, MP3, WAV Ringtones
LoudspeakerYesYes
3.5mm JackYes
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Yes
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Connectivity
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, HotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFCYesYes
USB2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connectormicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Fm RadioYesYes
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Features
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
MessagingSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IMSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
BrowserHTML5HTML5
JavaNoNo
Battery
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Ion BatteryNon-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity3000 mAh Battery2900 mAh Battery
Battery Talk timeUp to 16 h (3G)
MusicUp to 75 h
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Made ByKoriaKoria
Body ColorBlack, orchid grey, gold, blueBlack, White, Gold, Pink
Other FeaturesFast battery charging
ANT+ support
MP4/WMV/H.265 player
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
Photo/video editor
Document viewer
Fast battery charging
ANT+ support
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
Photo/video editor
Document viewer