Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $7,567 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,050 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 141 g | 151 g |
| Released | Feb 2015 | Jul 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm² (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - Dual SIM model / Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20 nm) - LTE model | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) or Exynos 5430/5433 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon 615 / Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - Exynos 5430 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 for Snapdragon 615; various configurations for Exynos) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 - Snapdragon 615 / Mali-T628 MP6 - Exynos 5430 | Adreno 405 (for Snapdragon 615) or Mali-T628 MP6/Mali-T760 MP6 (for Exynos) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) | microSDXC (uses SIM 2 slot) up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Wide selfie, Palm and Voice Selfie |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in) | 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in) |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (LTE version only) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | July 2015 |
| Released | February 2015 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available August 2015 |
| OS | — | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus 3,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) — 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus 151 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) — Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus Jul 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) 6/10.
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