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Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM) 22Points
6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S) Compare Motorola Moto G72 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)

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Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM) vs Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+399 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+6.6"16%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(back) 108MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)10%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
ModelMoto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G72 XT2255-3 (Dual-SIM) NFCSKT Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 A810S, Galaxy A8-6
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/202210/1/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)399 PPI386 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
System versionAndroid 12Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 383322 (v9)
Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Back camera (main camera)108 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30/60fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue
โ€ข Protective case included
โ€ข Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Always On Display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G72 (XT2255-1 6GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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