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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) vs ZTE Blade V8C

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs ZTE Blade V8C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Blade V8C X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) 23Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)

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!

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) vs Blade V8C} 3 Advantages ZTE Blade V8C
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels160%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.6"12%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)29%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

22 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
 
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)Blade V8C
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530F Single-SimZTE Blade V8c 32GB
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)South AfricaMexicoSri Lanka
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Mexico, Sri Lanka
Russia
Russia
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date1/6/201811/1/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)70.7 x 145 millimeters (2.78 x 5.71 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
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: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black/gray
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)ZTE Blade V8C
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
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