Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 386 | 515 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.5 | 79 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7420 Octa | Exynos 8890 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 3200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 44 h | Up to 68 h |
| talk time | Up to 22 h (3G) | Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.6 | 153.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 182 | 167 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 73.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October | 2017, July. Released 2017, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38 - Taiwan | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy Note FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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