Apple iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
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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.
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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- iPhone XR:
- LCD
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- OLED
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Weight
Galaxy A8 (2016): 12 g lighter
- iPhone XR:
- 194 g
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- 182 g
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Width
iPhone XR: 1.1 mm narrower
- iPhone XR:
- 75.7 mm
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- 76.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy A8 (2016): 0.4 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone XR:
- 6.1 in
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- 5.7 in
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Chipset
- iPhone XR:
- Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
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Depth
Galaxy A8 (2016): 1.1 mm thinner
- iPhone XR:
- 8.3 mm
- Galaxy A8 (2016):
- 7.2 mm
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. iPhone XR
- Height:
- 150.9 mm
- Width:
- 75.7 mm
- Depth:
- 8.3 mm +1.1 mm versus Galaxy A8 (2016)
2. Galaxy A8 (2016)
- Height:
- 156.6 mm +5.7 mm versus iPhone XR
- Width:
- 76.8 mm +1.1 mm versus iPhone XR
- Depth:
- 7.2 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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.
1. iPhone XR
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.1 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 91.3 cm²
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.
| Storage | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Not recorded | 3 GB RAM |
| 64 GB | 3 GB RAM | Not recorded |
| 128 GB | 3 GB RAM | Not recorded |
| 256 GB | 3 GB RAM | Not recorded |
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 XR
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
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.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. iPhone XR2. Galaxy A8 (2016)
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
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| Dop |
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