The Samsung Galaxy J8 and the Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 are one of the affordable mid-range from Samsung that was debuted this year. The Galaxy J8 was launched on May 2018 while the Galaxy On8 2018 was launched on August 2018. Both phones look alike, and some might be wondering what is the difference between them since they are a twin.
Well, you might be right though because the smartphones seem to share everything in common. The Samsung Galaxy On8 is the exclusive online version of the Galaxy J8 and will be available on Amazon for purchase while the Galaxy J8 is globally available both offline and online.
Nevertheless, they pack premium design with an impressive camera and capable processor. For the sake of those still confused about the two phones, we will compare them below and see if there is any difference between them.
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8 – Design.
On the body, both phones are built with metal with body dimensions of 75.7 mm x 159.19 mm x 8.19 mm, and they are available in two colors Black, and Blue. With the battery, they weigh 191 grams which are not too heavy nor light. Everybody can handle the phones on a single hand.
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8 – Display.
On the screen, the Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 and the Galaxy J8 still packs the same size. They have 6.0 inches HD+ display with Super AMOLED panel technology. The screen resolution is 720 x 1480 pixels with 274 PPI density which will bring details viewing to users. So now both the Galaxy On9 and the J8 has the same body design and screen.
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8 – Camera and Storage.
In the camera department, both phones still carry the same shooter. They feature 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with autofocus and LED flashlight for dim light background shooting. The cameras also shoot 1080p video resolution with other main features such as Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, and Touch to focus.
The selfie camera is still the same 16 MP with LED Flash on the front. The internal memory is 64GB, and you can also expand them up to 256GB using a micro SD card.
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8 – Hardware and Software.
On the performance, both phones will perform with the same processor. They are powered by 1.8 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Processor with Adreno 506 GPU for graphics. The RAM on the inside is 4GB with an operating system of Android 8.0 Oreo. Other features on the phone include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and 4G LTE network.
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8
| Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 | Samsung Galaxy J8 | |
| Dimensions and Weight | 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm Weight – 191g | 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm . Weight – 191 |
| Display | 6.0-inches, 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)) and Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | 6.0 inches, 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density) and Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Memory | RAM/ROM – 64 GB, 4 GB RAM . | RAM/ROM – 64 GB, 4 GB RAM (dedicated slot up to 256GB) |
| Software | Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) |
| Hardware | Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 processor | MSM8953Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/1.7, AF, 5 MP, f/1.9, depth sensor And front – 16 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.7, AF, 5 MP, f/1.9, depth sensor And front 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Connectivity | 2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi-Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS | 2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-lon 3500 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery |
| Additional Features | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast battery charging | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) Fast battery charging |
Samsung Galaxy On8 2018 VS Samsung Galaxy J8 – Battery and Price.
So far, you have seen that the Galaxy On8 2018 and the Galaxy J8 are the same phones with the different moniker. On the battery, they still share the same 3500mAh capacity with fast charging technology. You will find micro USB cable on the inside and other regulars.
The price of the Galaxy On8 is almost the same as J8. It’s selling at $250 while the Galaxy J8 is selling at a price of $289.
