Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:25 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Google Pixel 3a (G020F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	vs	9 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+(back) 16MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)17% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer

33 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

1080x2220 pixels

441 PPI

5.6"

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Pixel 3a (G020F)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F Single-Sim	Google Pixel 3a G020F
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Mexico, Sri Lanka	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	1/6/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)