In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G935F | SM-A530F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 150.9 mm | 149.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Width | 72.6 mm | 70.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Depth | 7.7 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Weight | 157 g | 172 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Body Colour | Blue | Silver | Gold | Black | White | Gold pink | Coral blue | Titanium silver | Pink/gold | Pink gold | Black onyx | Platinum gold | White pearl | Orchid grey | Gold | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.507 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | 1.25 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
|
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.6" | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Display Format | QHD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 440 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | Always-on display, Infinity Display |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Samsung Exynos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | - | 7885 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 24.4 GB | 22.7 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| MAIN CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.8" | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.7 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Beauty effect, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Motion panorama | Panorama, Pro mode, night mode, Beauty mode, HYPERLAPSE, low-light shots, Food mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, vDIS technology, Spotlight | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Hyperlapse video with stabilisation, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags, High CRI flash |
| FRONT CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.1" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, selfie panorama | Night mode, wide selfie mode, Beauty mode, Live Focus mode | |
| Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Quick launch, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.9 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3600 mAh | 3000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
| Talk Time | 1620 minutes | 1140 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1620 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 55 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs |
Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 43 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 64 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1140 min |
|
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz + EtiquEdge | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | WhatsApp, Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, 3G2, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Screen mirroring, Dual Curved display, Alarm Clock | Fast Charging, S-Voice, Samsung KNOX, Dual Messenger, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, MEMS microphones |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
