Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Vivo Y83
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J8 and the Vivo Y83, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,260 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.22 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 177 g | 150 g |
| Released | Jun 2018 | May 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J8 is ahead on battery, main camera. Vivo Y83 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Vivo Y83 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~75.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.22 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~270 ppi |
| Features | — | Notch display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch OS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), expandable up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.7, AF; 5 MP, f/1.9, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | AI Makeup, Face Access 2.0 Unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | Standard (no quick charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) | 155.2 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 150g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Fiberglass back panel with plastic edges |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/n 5GHz (2.4G), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Vivo Y83 |
|---|
| Announced | May 22, 2018 | 2018, May |
| Status | Available. Released June 28, 2018 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Vivo Y83?
Samsung Galaxy J8 — 3,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus 3,260 mAh for the Vivo Y83.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Vivo Y83?
Vivo Y83 — 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus 150 g for the Vivo Y83.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Vivo Y83?
Samsung Galaxy J8 — Jun 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus May 2018 for the Vivo Y83.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J8 or the Vivo Y83 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J8 6/10 and the Vivo Y83 7/10.
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