Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2017 8:35 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(back) 23MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
+(front) 16MP100% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)3% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)13% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPI	vs	+386 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh22% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices

32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2017	10/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4616x3464 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16.3 hours	22 hours
Standby	708 hours (29.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
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-234 front camera	• Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Always On Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)