Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) vs OnePlus 8 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs OnePlus 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 (128GB)
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5 Advantages 
32 Advantages | 12 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +5 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim | OnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |     South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Release date | 4/1/2019 | 4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020 |
| Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in) | 72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in) |
| Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | Fluid AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 6.55" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | OxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| 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, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition | • Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body) | feature not registered |