Apple iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Not enough comparable data or meaningful differences for automatic highlights. Check the recorded specifications below.

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. iPhone

    Height:
    Unknown
    Width:
    Unknown
    Depth:
    Unknown
    Weight:
    Unknown

    Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2016)

    Height:
    156.6 mm
    Width:
    76.8 mm
    Depth:
    7.2 mm
    Weight:
    182 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

  1. 1. iPhone

    iPhone: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2016)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
32 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. iPhone

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Unknown
Memory card support:
Unknown

2. Galaxy A8 (2016)

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.

Specifications

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1. iPhone2. Galaxy A8 (2016)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Dimensions (HxWxD) Unknown
  • 156.6 Х 76.8 Х 7.2 mm
Weight Unknown
  • 182 g
Technology Unknown
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size Unknown
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution Unknown
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. Unknown
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support Unknown
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. Unknown
  • 3300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS Unknown
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Unknown
  • Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack Unknown
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Touchscreen Unknown
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors Unknown
  • 16M
Screen area Unknown
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format Unknown
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio Unknown
  • 74.5%
PPI /points per inch/ Unknown
  • 386 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Rear camera, main Unknown
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs Unknown
  • 16 MP
  • AF
  • f/1.9
Functions Unknown
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video Unknown
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie Unknown
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 8 MP
  • f/1.9
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Processor CPU Unknown
  • Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Mali-T760MP8
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 87195
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 1305
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 4204
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 244
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 950
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Release date Unknown
  • 2016
  • September
Colors Unknown
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 300 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 22 h (3G) Music play - Up to 44 h
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
SIM card Unknown
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network Unknown
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600) - Taiwan LTE band 1(2100)
  • 20(800)
  • 40(2300) - UAE
Speed Unknown
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS Unknown
  • Yes
Edge Unknown
  • Yes
Wi-Fi Unknown
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS Unknown
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
USB Unknown
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth Unknown
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.13 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Radio Unknown
  • FM radio
  • RDS
  • recording
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy A8 (2016).
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy A8 (2016)
Dop Unknown
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - ANT+ - Versions: A810F/DS (UAE); A810YZ (Taiwan) Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots