Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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 Sony Xperia XA Ultra X Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non 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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+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)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% 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
+3500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels95% Higher resolution screen
274 PPI	vs	+367 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 21.5MP3% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+18 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Other model names	Galaxy J8 J810M/Dual-SIM (4GB RAM)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra Single-Sim F3213, Sony Ukulele SS
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	8/1/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018	7/24/2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 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)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
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
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)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5352x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2700 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	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
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, Blue, Lavender, Purple	• Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera • Tela BRAVIA engine 2 • Clear Audio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)