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Essential Phone PH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Essential Phone PH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Essential Phone PH-1 11Points
5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

Phone PH-1} 11 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1 vs Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1312x2560 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+504 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+27W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)7%
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5%
Thinner
5.71"vs+6.4"12%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MPvs+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3040 mAhvs+3400 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound with dual speakersvs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
16 million
LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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ModelPhone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesEssential PH-1 UnlockedGalaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSAJapan
(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandEssentialSamsung
Release date8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/201712/1/2018
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5.71" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1312x2560 pixels1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)504 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0ยตmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixel0.9ยตm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3040 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depthsโ€ข Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Essential Phone PH-1Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)
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