Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3046
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)

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19 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+512GB (496GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1125x2436 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+463 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Face unlock 2D
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)9% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner
5.8"	vs	+6.4"10% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP8% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 24MP93% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3046 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro A2215, A2217, A2160	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	12/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 144 millimeters (2.81 x 5.67 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 460784 (v7) Geekbench: 13829 (v4.4) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (496GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2215 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2217, A2160 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3046 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro (512GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)