Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD
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Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
61 reviews
8.9
219 reviews
8.8
422 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Specs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) prices Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930 		Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
Inches 5.6" 5.1" 5.5"
Resolution FHD+ QHD QHD
Usable surface 75% useful 72% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.6 mm
149.2 mm
8.4 mm 		69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		72.6 mm
150.9 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 172 g 152 g 157 g
Micro Exynos 7885
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 116.643
v7 		188.798
v8 		188.798
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3600 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung Samsung
Aliases Galaxy A5 (2018), SM-A530F, A530F -- --

Release Date
Release date January 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Size
70.6 mm • 149.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 142.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 150.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 152 g 157 g
Usable surface 75 % 72 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.6" 5.1" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.3
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.1
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.0
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz
CPU 2x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
116.643
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.3
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
9.0
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX260 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI BRITECELL BRITECELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.5" 1/2.5"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
82
Photo
74
Video
 --
89
Mobile
91
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
9.2
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
8.3
8.7
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.3
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.7
8.7
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

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 		0.652 W/Kg on head
0.693 W/Kg on body 		0.264 W/Kg on head
1.430 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 		1.240 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.560 W/Kg on head
0.660 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
9.0
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.9
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.0
8.9
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • 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
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    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
  • 7%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
61 reviews
219 reviews
422 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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