Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 9:22 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1480 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6"28% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP75% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)54% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)22% Thinner
274 PPI	vs	+312 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

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Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Other model names	Galaxy J8 J810M/Dual-SIM (4GB RAM)	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018	9/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x2592 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Blue, Lavender, Purple	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)