Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A7 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2017 4:09 AM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:43 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) Compare Alcatel A7 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+4000 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)16% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)47% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPI	vs	+386 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP12% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
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Model	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Other model names	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	8/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 2MP	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	17 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)