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Samsung Galaxy A08 4G vs Vivo Y05 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GB

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GB

  • 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • 6.7 inch screen.
  • MediaTek Helio G99 processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 14,500Out of Stock
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Vivo Y05 4G

Vivo Y05 4G

  • 209 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 20,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Vivo Y05 4G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and has better water and dust protection (IP65), while the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G charges faster (25 W), runs newer Android 17 with 6 OS upgrades promised and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and sharper selfies (8 MP).

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
90 Hz display refresh rate
Vivo Y05 4G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
6.7 inch screen
Vivo Y05 4G
About 6.74 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
MediaTek Helio G99 processor
Vivo Y05 4G
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
No
Vivo Y05 4G
EMMC 5.1

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity
Vivo Y05 4G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 16).
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • Higher frame rates for 1080p recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).

Vivo Y05 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 6,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Stereo speakers.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A08 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 262 ppi6.74-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera8 MP main camera
PerformanceMediaTek Helio G99 processorUnisoc T7225 processor
Storage64 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity6,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
BrandSamsungVivo
ModelGalaxy A08Y05
Announced2026, September 152026, February 24
Release status—Available. Released 2026, February 24

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
Dimensions167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight197209 g (7.37 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
Display6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display protectionPLS LCD—
Display featuresPLS LCDIPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G99Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MP1

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB64GB, 128GB
Storage technologyNoeMMC 5.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations—64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2MP depth sensor8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flashLED flash, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
BatteryLi-Ion 6000 mAhLi-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired Reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
Operating systemAndroid 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 16, OriginOS 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41; 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)No—
Satellite featuresNo—
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust and water splashesIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsGray, Light Violet, Dark GreenVoyage Black, Haze Blue, Summit Platinum

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 64GBVivo Y05 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 4 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

Get the Vivo Y05 4G if you want a bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G if you would rather have faster charging and newer Android 17 with 6 OS upgrades promised.

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