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04 April 2018The battle for the smartphone flagship supremacy rages on, as the best from Samsung and Apple look to be crowned as the best smartphone in the market today. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is the Android phone to beat but how does it fare with Apple’s top contender - the iPhone X? With both phones boasting top-of-the-line features and specifications, this is easily one of the closest phone matchups to date. To end the debate once and for all, let’s delve deeper to identify what both phones bring to the table:
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) Specs
| Release Date in Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| Model | SM-A730F |
| Date | Jan 2018 |
| Processor | |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores | 4 |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 15.2 cm (6") |
| Display resolution | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display type | SAMOLED |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi |
| Second display | No |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 191 g |
| Width | 75.7 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm |
| Height | 159.9 mm |
| Network | |
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| 3G standards | UMTS,WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Storage | |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| User memory | 51.6 GB |
| Maximum memory card size | 256 GB |
| USB mass storage | Yes |
| Navigation | |
| Position location | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Software | |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Camera | |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 16 MP |
| Front camera type | Dual camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 16 MP |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Second front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.9 |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Talk time (3G) | 23 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) | 15 h |
| Browsing time (3G) | 12 h |
| Browsing time (4G) | 14 h |
| Continuous audio playback time | 50 h |
| Continuous audio playback time (display off) | 73 h |
| Continuous video playback time | 19 h |
| Design | |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product colour | Gold |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP68 |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Scratch resistant |
| Performance | |
| Video call | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Notes |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Subscription | |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
Reviews of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)
phonearena.com
Reviewed on 2018-04-17
Beautiful Super AMOLED screen, True Dual SIM phone, Sturdy build quality, Good photo quality in daylight
Pricey for what it is, Big screen bezels, Outdated software, Rather poor video recording quality, no 4K
The Galaxy A8+ 2018 is Samsung 's newest upper mid-range phone. It has a big, 6-inch Super AMOLED screen that makes it stand out from most other phones in its class. It also looks very similar to the flagship Galaxy S series with a glass-and-metal design...
Read more > androidcentral.com
Reviewed on 2018-01-30
The Galaxy A8+ is Samsung's most ambitious showing in the mid-range segment, but that may not be enough.Samsung is in a tough spot in India. The South Korean manufacturer was virtually unchallenged in the country for the last five years, allowing it to bu...
Read more > 91mobiles.com
Reviewed on 2018-01-16
Stunning design, IP68 certification, Good battery life, Good front-camera
Performance could be better, Network issues, Average rear camera, Photos by Raj Rout, Competitors for Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018, Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs OnePlus 5T 64GB, Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs Honor V10, Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs Xia...
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