Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
#3278Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.958.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
24 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes