Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A7 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2018 7:49 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:43 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) Compare Alcatel A7 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+411 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP12% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
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Model	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	1/6/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 2MP	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	23 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)