Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2020 10:37 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 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 S20+ (SM-G985F/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!

37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3200 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+524 PPI91% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+6.7"12% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+25W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)5% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

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

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S20 Plus 4G-LTE G985F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)	Galaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	524 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/200 Mbps	300/50 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
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, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.376W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)