Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
32
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)
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30 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Super AMOLED |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Model | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) |
Other model names | Galaxy A70 SM-A705FN/Dual-Sim NFC | Bell/Rogers Galaxy S8 G950W (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan | Canada |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 4/26/2019 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | 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, White, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.949W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body) | feature not registered |