Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S8 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S8 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 22990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is Rs. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S8 is Rs. 22990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 has larger screen size of 5.8 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)'s 5.2 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S8 has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has only 424 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S8 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S8 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)'s 16 MP Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S8's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 6.0.1 and the second one on 7.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2017 | March, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.4 x 146.1 x 7.9 mm | 68.09 x 148.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 568 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes | Yes v3.1 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7880 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| CPU | 1.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP2 | Mali G71 MP20 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |