Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Sony Xperia Z1 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 Sony Xperia Z1 X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"28% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+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	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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 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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)2% Lighter
403 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/1/2018	9/6/2013
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)
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+, LTE
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 Z1 (4G C6906)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5248x3936 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.3" inches
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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Z1 (4G C6906)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 Z1 (4G C6906)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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)	feature not registered