Samsung Galaxy A6s vs Samsung Galaxy J8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A6s
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Samsung Galaxy J8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy J8
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1480 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 402 | 274 |
| Screen-to-body | 77.7 | 75.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 5 MP, f/1.9, (depth) |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 16 MP, f/1.7 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 3500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 112 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 23 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.3 | 159.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 183 | 177 |
| Width (mm) | 76.5 | 75.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October. Released 2018, November | 2018, May. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - J810Y/DS |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, recording |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy J8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A6s and Samsung Galaxy J8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J8 packs a 3500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy J8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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