Blu G8 (G0170UU) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)

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Side by side comparison between Blu G8 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/2/2019 8:31 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X Blu G8 (G0170UU) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) Compare Blu G8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)

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9 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170UU)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 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)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)32% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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Model	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Other model names	BLU G8 G0170UU	Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2019	12/16/2015
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	420nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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	300/50 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 850/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)	LTE Cat6 (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, LTE-A
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
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	17 hours
Standby	650 hours (27.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Red, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu G8 (G0170UU)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)