Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.5"
LED
LED
320x480
5
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1305
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/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!
15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+8 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Model | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Xperia Go (ST27i) |
Other model names | Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC | Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 12/1/2018 | 7/1/2012 |
Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in) | 60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 165 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-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | One UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
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 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | ARM Mali-400 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 8GB (4GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Dual-Band 900/1800 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38) | 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 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 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-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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 | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
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-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
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 | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 1305 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 5.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 460 hours (19.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
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 | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, 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: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.89W/kg (head) |