Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | Nord CE 5G (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos | OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G (256GB+8GB RAM), EB2101, EB2103 |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
Release date | 1/6/2018 | 6/11/2021, Announced: 6/10/2021 |
Depth | 8.4 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) | 73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 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/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Fluid AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.6" inches | 6.43" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
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 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 318672 (v8) Geekbench: 1812 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Europe version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119° 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
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 | 5.1 + 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, BeiDou, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging Warp Charge |
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/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
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: Charkoal Ink, Blue Void, Silver Ray |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) | |
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 |