Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
#3279
vivo X20 Plus
#2944Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
vivo X20 Plus
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.959.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a premium build quality, while the vivo X20 Plus has a similar glass front and aluminum back but is slightly lighter and thinner.
- Both devices utilize Super AMOLED displays, with the A8+ measuring 6.0 inches at 1080 x 2220 pixels and the X20 Plus at 6.43 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing vibrant visuals.
- In terms of performance, the A8+ is powered by the Exynos 7885 chipset, while the X20 Plus uses the Snapdragon 660, with the latter having more RAM at 64GB.
- The A8+ has a 16 MP rear camera, whereas the X20 Plus features a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, along with a 12 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is 3500 mAh for the A8+ compared to 3900 mAh for the X20 Plus, with the latter supporting faster charging at 22.5W.
- Both phones run on Android 7.1.1, with the A8+ upgradable to Android 9.0 and the X20 Plus to Android 8.0, but the A8+ offers a more refined software experience with Samsung's interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
vivo X20 Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: A730F (Global Single-SIM); A730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.43"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~376 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G71
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
N/A
12 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.3 x 80.1 x 7.5 mm (6.51 x 3.15 x 0.30 in)
Weight
191 g
181.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Matte Black, Gold, Rose gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.2
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes