HMD Vibe
#2287
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
#2698Category Breakdown
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Performance
78.762.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
75.882.8
Battery
28.126.6
Build
65.893.6
Connectivity
49.958.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.246.8
Summary
- The HMD Vibe features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) has a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 680 chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 450 in the A6+, which may offer better efficiency and multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the A6+ is superior with a 16 MP rear camera and a 24 MP selfie camera, while the Vibe has a 13 MP rear and a 5 MP front camera.
- The Vibe has a slightly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A6+'s 3500 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- Build quality favors the A6+ with its aluminum frame and back, whereas the Vibe uses a plastic frame and back.
- Lastly, the Vibe runs on Android 14, providing a more updated software experience compared to the A6+'s Android 8.0, which can be upgraded to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2018
Announced
2024, April 24
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite in China; Galaxy Jean in Korea
Display
Size
6.56"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Toughened glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.31 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass