Motorola One Action
#2112
Samsung Galaxy A8s
#2636Category Breakdown
Motorola One Action
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Performance
79.181.3
Camera
63.664.7
Display
58.944.5
Battery
26.626.4
Build
82.177.3
Connectivity
70.664.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.747.4
Summary
- The Motorola One Action features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A8s has a slightly larger 6.4-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the One Action is powered by the Exynos 9609 chipset, whereas the A8s utilizes the Snapdragon 710, with the latter offering options for higher RAM configurations of 6GB and 8GB compared to the One Action's 4GB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the One Action having a triple rear camera setup of 12 MP, 16 MP, and 5 MP, while the A8s boasts a 24 MP, 10 MP, and 5 MP configuration, providing better overall resolution and optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the One Action at 3500 mAh and the A8s at 3400 mAh, but the A8s supports faster charging at 18W compared to the One Action's 10W.
- Both devices run on Android 9.0, but the One Action offers an Android One experience, while the A8s features Samsung's One UI, which may provide a different software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, as the A8s has a more premium feel with Gorilla Glass on both front and back, and an aluminum frame, compared to the plastic back and frame of the One Action.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola One Action
Samsung Galaxy A8s
General
Release Date
2019, October 31
2018
Announced
2019, August 16
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) in South Korea
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9609 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 616
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm (6.30 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
Weight
176 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Denim Blue, Pearl White, Aqua Teal
Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass