LG Optimus One (P500) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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

11/23/2015 11:21 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 10:00 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X LG Optimus One (P500) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) Compare LG Optimus One 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!

2 Advantages LG Optimus One (P500)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)65 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)125% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+386 PPI114% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.7"78% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh103% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Other model names	LG P500 Optimus One	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2010	8/1/2015
Depth	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227) (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (133MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 232 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (170MB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 18 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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
	LG Optimus One (P500)	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, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus One (P500)	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	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-400N	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	17 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus One (P500)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Wine, Titan, Blue, Silver, Purple • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus One (P500)	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)