Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A7
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A7. Neither of them has front Flash. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A7
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2016. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is January, 2015. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A7 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)'s 5.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A7 has display density of 401 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has only 386 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 16:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)'s larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A7's lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A7 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)'s 16 MP Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A7's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A7's 5 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 4.4.4 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2016 | January, 2015 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 156.6 x 7.2 mm | 75.9 x 150.9 x 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 133 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 386 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 64 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| CPU | 2.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | Adreno 405 |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | MP4, WMV, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2600 mAh, Li-ion Battery |