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Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB) 04Points
4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) Compare Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) X
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)

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!

Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)} 4 Advantages Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB) vs Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)56%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core125%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2220 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.6"40%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
ModelPixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Other model namesAlcatel Pixi 4 4034F (Dual-SIM)Galaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-Sim
Country or region availableUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistan
United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan
Canada
Canada
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date7/1/20161/6/2018
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64.4 x 121.3 millimeters (2.54 x 4.78 in)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 400MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours19 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black (front)
• Kit Colors (Black, White, Blue, Red)
• Kit Metallic (Silver, Pink, Black, White)
• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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