Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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

4/12/2020 2:56 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia TX X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core150% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+6.4"41% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP194% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP17 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh94% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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	3.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)36% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Xperia TX (LT29i)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC	Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/1/2018	10/1/2012
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
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+
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)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	16x digital zoom 3D sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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, Flash player
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, White, Pink PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head)