Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2024 2:17 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+403 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.4"12% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim	Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711U1 (Fan Edition)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2016	10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)	76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1450nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz	Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6) GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
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 S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
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: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered