Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,900 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 182 g |
| Released | Dec 2015 | Oct 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Mali-T760MP8 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) | Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm | 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 182 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, metal back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, hybrid dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | December 2015 | September 2016 |
| Status | Released December 2015 | Released October 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) — 2,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) — 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) — 155 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus 182 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) — Dec 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus Oct 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) 6/10.
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