Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and choose the best model for you
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
| Review | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review | ||
| Release date | 2018, June | 2018, September | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm | 6.39 x 6.39 x 3.03 in | 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm | 6.29 x 6.29 x 3.02 in | |
| Weight | 191 g | 6.74 oz | 168 g | 5.93 oz | |
| Body Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame | Front/back glass, plastic frame | |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, blue, gold, pink | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 3300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po | |
| Approximate price | 350 EUR | 280 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 6.3" inc | 6" inc | |
| Screen area | 100.7 cm2 | 91.4 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 18.5:9 (height:width) | 18.5:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 80.6% | 74.4% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2220 px | 1080 x 2220 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 392 PPI | 411 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | ||
| Other specs | - Samsung Experience 9 UX | - Always-on display |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 24 MP, Dual | 24 MP, Triple | |
| Camera specs | -24 MP, f/1.7 -16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF |
-24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF -8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) -5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor |
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| Functions | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | |
| Front camera, selfie | 24 MP, Single | 24 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 24 MP, f/2.0 | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | |
| Functions | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 8 (Oreo) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Chipset | - Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | - Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) | - Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G71 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Internal memory | 64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM | 128 GB, 4/6 GB RAM 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 8 Total | 144819 | ||
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 297 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 974 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) | |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR EU - 0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body) |
SAR EU - 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) |
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | - Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Other extras |
- -ANT+ --Samsung Pay - Fast battery charging 9V/1.67A |
- ANT+ --Samsung Pay |
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| Versions |
- Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China) |
- Versions: SM-A750F/DS (EMEA); SM-A750G (Hong Kong); SM-A750FN/DS (Europe) |
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