Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 2:53 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)41% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP8% Higher resolution main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3180 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	9/1/2017	4/5/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1200/150 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 800/850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE
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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV FullSeg
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered