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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) vs Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541) X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) 33Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X
5"
TFT

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(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)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) vs Twist 2 Go (S541)} 3 Advantages Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core86%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2220 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x960 pixels
+441 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs215 PPI
+5.6"12%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+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 + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(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 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 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
vs4.0 + 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+140 grams (4.9 ounces)23%
Lighter
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+9 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)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
 
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Twist 2 Go (S541)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 DuosPositivo Twist 2 Go S541 (Android Go)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistanSingaporeTaiwanVietnam
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date1/6/20184/1/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)66.5 x 138.5 millimeters (2.62 x 5.45 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
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)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)480x960 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI215 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (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 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and 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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
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/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
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
• Android Go Edition
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)Positivo Twist 2 Go (S541)
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)0.41W/kg (head), 0.29W/kg (body)
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