Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:56 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 8:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)

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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+403 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.4"14% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP144% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)7% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC	Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F Single-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2018	5/22/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 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	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 Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)