Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)

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

1/30/2018 7:49 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z Play 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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3510 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% 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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 16MP

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
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Model	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Vector	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2016	1/6/2018
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	300/50 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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	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	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.0 + 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3510 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	23 hours
Standby	499 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	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/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)