Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)Global · 3GB · 32GB · A810F
Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy Note 5International · 4GB · 64GB · N920I
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A810F
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
International · 4GB · 64GB · N920I
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
8.7
44 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A810F 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5
International · 4GB · 64GB · N920I
Inches 5.7" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD
Usable surface 74% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.8 mm
156.6 mm
7.2 mm 		76.1 mm
153.2 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 182 g 171 g
Micro Exynos 7420
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 87.267
v6 		116.050
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A810, A810 Galaxy Note 5, SM-N920A, N920A, SM-N920F, N920F, SM-N920I, N920I, SM-N920P, N920P, SM-N920R, N920R, SM-N920V, N920V

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Size
76.8 mm • 156.6 mm • 7.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.1 mm • 153.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 182 g 171 g
Usable surface 74 % 76 %
Materials Metal Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.7"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 386 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.3
Is it comfortable?
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8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.9
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T760 MP8 ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
87.267
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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116.050
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.9
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX240 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- 50 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.6"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
82
Photo
74
Video
86
Mobile
87
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.2
Quality of selfies
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8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.9
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.428 W/Kg on head
0.471 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.140 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.6
Quality of the GPS
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9.2
And the WiFi?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 61%
    Every six months
  • 12%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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44 reviews
Prices
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