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

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 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 XA1 (G3123) 12Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia XA1 (G3123)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
+32GB (24GB available)14%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+294 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs274 PPI
+(back) 23MP9%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1480 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6"20%
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) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
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
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
ModelXperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SSGalaxy J8 J810Y/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810YZPDXTC
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
AustraliaPhilippinesIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandTaiwanVietnam
Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
BrandSonySamsung
Release date4/1/20176/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth8 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)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI274 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 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

๐Ÿ“ท 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 resolution5520x4144 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours23 hours
Standby603 hours (25.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810Y/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Pump Express+ 2.0
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)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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