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OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) 26Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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9 Pro UW (256GB)} 26 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) vs Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3216 pixels93%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+526 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+6.7"20%
Larger screen
vs5.6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.43" inches96%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+65W3 times
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.
vs18W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
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.
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
ModelOnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Other model namesOnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWidebandGalaxy A8 SM-A530F Single-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)(Europe)South AfricaMexicoSri Lanka
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Mexico, Sri Lanka
BrandOnePlusSamsung
Release date3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/20211/6/2018
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3216 pixels (20:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI441 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOxygenOS 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.43" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
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