Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Sony Xperia Z2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Sony Xperia Z2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Global · 3GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia Z2Sony Xperia Z2Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
61 reviews
8.4
133 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Sony Xperia Z2

Specs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z2 prices Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Inches 5.6" 5.2"
Resolution FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.6 mm
149.2 mm
8.4 mm 		73.3 mm
146.8 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 172 g 163 g
Micro Exynos 7885
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 116.643
v7 		47.881
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases A530FD, SM-A530F Sirius Maki, SO-03F, D6502, D6503, D6543

Release Date
Release date January 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Sony Xperia Z2
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Sony Xperia Z2
Size
70.6 mm • 149.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 163 g
Usable surface 75 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy -
Resistance IP68 IP58
IP55
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.6" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
  • X-Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
7.5
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPU 2x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
116.643
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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47.881
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.3
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
82
Photo
74
Video
79
Mobile
81
Photo
73
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
7.2
Quality of selfies
8.3
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
7.2
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
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
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0
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)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.241 W/Kg on head
1.250 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.260 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		1.340 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.2
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
61 reviews
133 reviews
Prices
From $ 123 --
From $ 103 --