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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB) 08Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB) vs Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.5" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)31%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.4"23%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3400 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.7 (aperture)
+22 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola PotterGalaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region availableAustralia(Europe)New Zealand
Australia, (Europe), New Zealand
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date3/1/201712/1/2018
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5.2" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0ยตmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel0.9ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)
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