• See Samsung Galaxy A8 on Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Galaxy S8: Design

  • A8: 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4mm, 172g S8: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm, 155g IP68 protection on both Both offer 18.5:9 screen design Aluminium core with glass back and front on both

  • A8: 18.5:9 aspect, 5.6-inch, Super AMOLED, 2220 x 1080 pixels, 440ppi S8: 18.5:9 aspect, 5.8-inch, Super AMOLED, 2960 x 1440 pixels, 570ppi

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Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Galaxy S8: Hardware and connectivity

  • A8: Octo-core Exynos 7885 (?), 4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage + microSD, 3000mAh S8: Octo-core Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage + microSD, 3000mAh

Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Galaxy S8: Camera

  • A8: 16MP, f/1.7 PDAF rear; 16MP and 8MP, f/1.9 FF front S8: 12MP, f/1.7 PDAF rear; 8MP, f/1.7 AF front

Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Galaxy S8: Software

  • Android 7.1.1 on both Samsung’s TouchWiz

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Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Galaxy S8: Price and availability

  • See Samsung Galaxy A8 on Samsung A8: Available January 2018; April 2018 for the UK, price TBC S8: Globally available, price £689