Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
#3243Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Performance
62.767.4
Camera
27.919.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
26.626.1
Build
93.677.8
Connectivity
58.358.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.842.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) features a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, compared to the 5.7-inch display of the Galaxy A8 (2016) at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A6+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, while the A8 utilizes the Exynos 7420, with the A8 offering a more powerful CPU configuration.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A6+ has a superior 24 MP front camera compared to the A8's 8 MP.
- The A6+ has a slightly larger 3500 mAh battery versus the A8's 3300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A6+ runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with One UI, while the A8 operates on an older Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) version.
- Both devices share similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the A6+ is marginally heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite in China; Galaxy Jean in Korea
Versions: A810F/DS (UAE); A810YZ (Taiwan)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.31 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
Weight
186 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass