HMD Vibe
#2287
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
#2314Category Breakdown
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Performance
78.774.3
Camera
19.138.1
Display
75.882.8
Battery
28.127.0
Build
65.880.5
Connectivity
49.969.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.250.1
Summary
- The HMD Vibe features a plastic build with a glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
- In terms of display, the Vibe offers a 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1480 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the A8 Star has a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Vibe is powered by the Snapdragon 680, which is more efficient than the older Snapdragon 660 in the A8 Star, though both have similar RAM options.
- The A8 Star's camera system is superior, featuring a 24 MP rear camera compared to the Vibe's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while the Vibe is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Vibe at 4000 mAh versus the A8 Star's 3700 mAh, but the A8 Star supports faster charging at 15W.
- Lastly, the Vibe runs on Android 14, providing a more current software experience compared to the A8 Star, which originally launched with Android 8.0 but is upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2018
Announced
2024, April 24
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Display
Size
6.56"
6.3"
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 (~392 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Toughened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
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)
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
186 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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