Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
#3280
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
#3279Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
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) 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
24 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
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 (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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes