Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2018 8:00 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 3310 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/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!

2 Advantages Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
+80 grams (2.8 ounces)139% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
360MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB (16MB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3263 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)54% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels30 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+411 PPI146% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6"150% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh192% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + 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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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Model	3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Nokia 3310 2017 Dual-sim TA-1030	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	1/6/2018
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 115.6 millimeters (2.01 x 4.55 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	80 grams (2.8 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	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
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6260	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 360MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32MB (16MB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	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
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	23 hours
Standby	744 hours (31 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Warm Red, Dark Blue, Yellow, Grey • Gameloft Snake Xenzia • WH-108 headset	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1030)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
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)