Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:23 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Heart rateAdvantage 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)
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core134% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+441 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.6"24% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini G800F 4G, Samsung Atlantic	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	1/6/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800F)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.968W/kg (head), 0.556W/kg (body)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)