HMD Vibe
#3323
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
#3280Category Breakdown
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.5
Display
75.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.858.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps, HDR
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS Version
Android 14
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes