Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) vs Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Palm Treo 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:21 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Palm Treo 650 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x320

0.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(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!

35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	vs	1 Advantage Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	312MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	32MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)978 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32MB (23MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC511 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB SD Card and MMC
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)174% Thinner	vs	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2220 pixels22 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x320 pixels
+441 PPI133% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	189 PPI
+5.6"133% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 16MP51 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

3 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Treo 650 (CDMA)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F Single-Sim	Verizon PalmOne Treo 650 CDMA, Sprint Palm Treo 650
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Mexico, Sri Lanka	USA
Brand	Samsung	Palm
Release date	1/6/2018	12/9/2004
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)	59 x 113 millimeters (2.32 x 4.45 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
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)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	320x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	189 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Palm OS 5.4 Garnet
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	32bit: Intel XScale PXA270
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32MB (23MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB SD Card and MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External fixed antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Silver • 5-way navigation button • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F)	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)
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