Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 820

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 11:21 AM, updated: 3/22/2020 9:09 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Lumia 820 Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+151 grams (5.29 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)68% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+386 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.7"33% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3050 mAh85% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+17 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 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
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Model	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Lumia 820
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)	Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2015	11/1/2012
Depth	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight	151 grams (5.29 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	217 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 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
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.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
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	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5T
Battery capacity	3050 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
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, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX	• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet • USB OTG On-The-Go • Nokia ClearBlack display • Wireless charging • Video stabilization • HD Voice • 4G hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Nokia Lumia 820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)	feature not registered