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Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) 12Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X
6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/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!

Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+319 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs274 PPI
+(back) 23MP10%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1480 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
4.6"vs+6"30%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+3500 mAh30%
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.

22 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
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ModelXperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SSGalaxy J8 J810Y/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810YZPDXTC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
AustraliaPhilippinesIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandTaiwanVietnam
Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/25/20166/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI274 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours23 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)
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