Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G928C | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 158 mm | 154.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Width | 76.8 mm | 75.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Depth | 5.9 mm | 6.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
| Weight | 151 g | 153 g | Samsung Galaxy A8 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
| Body Colour | Midnight black | Champagne gold | Pearl white | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Quad HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.7" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 518 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Samsung Exynos 7420 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8939 | - | |
| Clock Speed | - | 2.1 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8. |
| User Memory | - | 25 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.9 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Special Effects | - | Collage | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 5312 x 2988 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3050 mAh | 3000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A8 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ can be charged wirelessly. |
| Talk Time | - | 1200 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Google Android | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), Active noise-cancellation | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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