Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 400 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 191 g |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A8 Star are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.0 inches | 6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 512GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 400 GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Triple | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 120˚; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF; 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Single | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | 2018, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2018, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A8 Star?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A8 Star?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus 191 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A8 Star?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) — Oct 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus Jun 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star 7/10.
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