Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
#2248Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Performance
67.868.6
Camera
19.166.9
Display
82.858.9
Battery
26.628.1
Build
78.592.7
Connectivity
65.957.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.550.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a similar glass design but uses a plastic frame, making the A8+ slightly more premium in build quality.
- The A8+ has a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, compared to the 6.3-inch IPS LCD on the Redmi Note 8, which offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A8+ is powered by the Exynos 7885 chipset, while the Redmi Note 8 uses the Snapdragon 665, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, as the Redmi Note 8 boasts a 48 MP main camera and additional lenses for versatility, while the A8+ has a single 16 MP rear camera.
- The Redmi Note 8 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A8+'s 3500 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the A8+ runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Redmi Note 8 comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
General
Release Date
2018
2019, October 16
Announced
2017
2019, August 29
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"
6.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G71
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass