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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) vs Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Huawei P20 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P20 Lite X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) 15Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)

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/DS 32GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) vs P20 Lite (LX1)} 7 Advantages Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs4GB 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
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+441 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs435 PPI
+1/2.8" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+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
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14%
Thinner
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
5.6"vs+5.8"4%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP13%
Higher resolution main camera

30 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 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/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)P20 Lite (LX1)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 DuosHuawei P20 lite ANE-LX1 64GB, ANE-L21, Huawei Anne
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistanSingaporeTaiwanVietnam
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date1/6/20183/19/2018
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)145 grams (5.08 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-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.6" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI435 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/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps300/50 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
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 (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue
• 2.5D curved glass back
• EMUI 8.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
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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