Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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

7/17/2018 3:23 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (15GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)40% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)21% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1480 pixels178% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+274 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6"50% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D	Galaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2010	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	23 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)