Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 3:05 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 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-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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
+32GB (24GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+294 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+(back) 23MP9% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1480 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+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) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh52% 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.

25 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SS	Galaxy J8 J810Y/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810YZPDXTC
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2017	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 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	10 hours	23 hours
Standby	603 hours (25.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/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)