Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/15/2021 6:06 PM, updated: 10/23/2021 4:53 PM

Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Tecno Pop 5 (BD3) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core113% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)33% Thinner	vs	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels85% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+386 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)58% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
5.7"	vs	+6.1"7% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% 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	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Pop 5 (BD3)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3, 32GB+2GB) 4000mAh
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Tecno
Release date	10/1/2016	7/26/2021
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)	75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz	ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue • Android Go edition • HIOS 7.5 • Silicon case included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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