Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
#2869Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Performance
62.767.8
Camera
27.919.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
26.626.6
Build
93.678.5
Connectivity
58.365.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.845.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) both feature a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A8+ has a more powerful Exynos 7885 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 450 in the A6+, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the A8+ offers a more advanced GPU.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3500 mAh, but the A8+ supports faster 18W charging.
- The A6+ has a glass front and aluminum back, while the A8+ uses Gorilla Glass 4 and 5 for enhanced durability.
- Both run on Android 9.0 (Pie) but the A8+ starts with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), providing a slightly different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite in China; Galaxy Jean in Korea
Versions: A730F (Global Single-SIM); A730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-G71
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
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
N/A
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
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
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)
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
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 (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer