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Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) 03Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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!

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) vs Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3600 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5%
Lighter
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2220 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.6"2%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 13MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP87%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
ModelGalaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2017 J730F/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesIsraelMoroccoTurkey
Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/20171/6/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/75 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital 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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + 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, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)19 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• 2.5D glass screen
• Always on Display
• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
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