Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2024 10:34 AM, updated: 3/18/2024 6:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (226GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+416 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.2"9% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP138% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+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 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + 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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)11% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)29% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
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Model	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Other model names	Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) SM-S9210	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800F/Dual-Sim, SM-A800F/DS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	United Arab Emirates, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024	8/1/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 147 millimeters (2.78 x 5.79 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	416 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
System version	Android 14	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 6.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1221951 (v9), 1697143 (v10) Geekbench: 5833 (v5), 6747 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (226GB available) UFS 4.0	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary 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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A800F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.317W/kg (head), 0.546W/kg (body)