Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 182 g |
| Released | Dec 2015 | Oct 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is ahead on 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 A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 (Global) / Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (China) | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) - Exynos 7580 / Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon 615 | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 (Exynos 7580) / Adreno 405 (Snapdragon 615) | Mali-T760MP8 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot up to 256GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 78 h | — |
| Charging | — | Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in) | 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 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 A7 (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 | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, December 02 | September 2016 |
| Status | Available. Released 2015, December / Q1 2016 | Released October 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) — 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) versus 182 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) — Dec 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) versus Oct 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) 6/10.
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