Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 comparison
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| key specs |
| Display | 5.60-inch | 5.20-inch | 5.10-inch |
| Processor | 1.6GHz octa-core | 1.6GHz octa-core | Samsung Exynos 5420 |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 2-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 16-megapixel | 13-megapixel | 16-megapixel |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Battery Capacity | 3000mAh | 2900mAh | 2800mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4.2 |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Galaxy S5 |
| Release date | December 1, 2017 | December 1, 2015 | April 1, 2014 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.20 x 70.60 x 8.40 | 144.80 x 71.00 x 7.30 | 142.00 x 72.50 x 8.10 |
| Weight (g) | 172.00 | 155.00 | 145.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 2900 | 2800 |
| Colours | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, Blue | Gold, White, Black | White, Black |
| Alternate names | - | A510FD | SM-G900H |
| Removable battery | - | No | Yes |
| SAR value | - | 0.29 | - |
| Launched in India | - | - | Yes |
| Body type | - | - | Plastic |
| display |
| Screen size (inches) | 5.60 | 5.20 | 5.10 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Protection type | - | - | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect ratio | - | - | 16:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | - | - | 432 |
| hardware |
| Processor | 1.6GHz octa-core | 1.6GHz octa-core | 1.9GHz octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 | 128 | 128 |
| Processor make | - | - | Samsung Exynos 5420 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 16-megapixel | 13-megapixel | 16-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) |
| Rear flash | LED | LED | LED |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| Front flash | - | No | - |
| Rear autofocus | - | - | Phase detection autofocus |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4.2 |
| Skin | - | TouchWiz | TouchWiz |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 4.10 | Yes, v 4.00 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Infrared | - | No | Yes |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | No |
| FM | - | Yes | No |
| Number of SIMs | - | 2 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | - | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | - | No | Yes |
| Micro-USB | - | - | Yes |
| sensors |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | - | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | - | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | - | - | Yes |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review | Read Review |
| Design Rating | - | | |
| Display Rating | - | | |
| Software Rating | - | | |
| Performance Rating | - | | |
| Battery Life Rating | - | | |
| Camera Rating | - | | |
| Value for Money Rating | - | | |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | - | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM | - |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM | - |
| 3G | - | Yes | - |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes | - |