Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2017 6:06 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 9:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)119% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+5.7"36% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)126% More internal storage for applications and files
386 PPI	vs	+525 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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Model	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2016	11/1/2016
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	525 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	208 hours (8.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Always On Display	• Colors: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered