Samsung Galaxy A01 vs Samsung Galaxy A08
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy A01 | SamsungGalaxy A08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2020 | September 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 1520 × 720 | 1600 × 720 (better) |
| Sharpness | 295 pixels per inch (better) | 262 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | – | 90 Hz |
| Display type | HD+ TFT Infinity-V display | PLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G99+ |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB – 6 GB (better) |
| Storage | 16 GB, 32 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB (better) |
| CPU | Octa-core Snapdragon 439 at up to 2.0 GHz | Octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz |
| Memory | – | Malaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB. |
| Storage type | 16 GB in Vietnam; 32 GB in Brazil, expandable by microSD | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 13 MP, F2.2 | 50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP, F2.2 | 8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OIS |
| Zoom | – | Digital zoom up to 10× |
| Video recording | – | FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD |
| Camera features | 2 MP, F2.4 rear depth lens for Live Focus | Additional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | – | Up to 25 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | – | Typical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime. |
| Wired charging | – | 25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle. |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 149 g (better) | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 146.3 × 70.9 mm | 167.4 × 77.4 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP64 |
| Weight detail | – | Exact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict. |
| Colours | Black, blue and red | Dark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and Silver |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; no fingerprint reader | Side-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guide |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia) |
| Speakers | – | Single speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia) |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android with One UI | Android 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide) |
| Software features | – | Samsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support |
| Release detail | – | Thai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed. |
| Software updates | – | Up to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032 |
| AI features | – | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions apply |
| In the box | – | Indonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other markets |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | – | 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41. |
| SIM | – | Dual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia) |
| Wi-Fi | – | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | – | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | – | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket |
| Positioning | – | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
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