Model and physical features | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Model | Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Also known as | Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos | Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | January, 2018 | April, 2017 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, front/back glass | Aluminum frame, front/back glass |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
Operating system (OS) | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Operating system | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Hardware | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 (10nm) |
CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.6Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core Exynos M2 Mongoose 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 550Mhz |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB user available) | 64GB (51GB user available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
Display | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.6" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Mobile networks and data | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Dual-SIM | Dual 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 card | 2 slots Dual-SIM nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots Dual-SIM nano-SIM (4FF) |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G/5G network | LTE Cat11 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,26,28,66) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) | LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
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 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
Maximum download/upload | 600/75 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Messaging and calling | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Primary / back camera | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Main camera | 16 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm 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 on back camera and autofocus front camera |
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/video on both cameras |
Front / secondary camera | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Front camera | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide (f/1.9 1/4" 1.12µm 24mm) | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) | 2K UHD (2560x1440 pixels) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
Connectivity and interfaces | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity Compass Ambient Light Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer Proximity Compass Ambient Light Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
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Other features | - Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue - Samsung DeX (desktop experience) - Samsung Pay - Always-on display - 24-bit/192kHz audio - ANT+ - WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX (desktop experience) - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Quick Charge 2.0 - Samsung Pay - 32bit/192kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot |
Power supply and autonomy | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
Battery | Li-Ion (Non removable) Fast battery charging | Li-Ion (Non removable) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | 15W |
Talk time | 1140 minutes | 19 hours | 0.8 day | 1740 minutes | 29 hours | 1.2 days |
Standby | feature not registered | 19560 minutes | 326 hours | 13.6 days |
Radiation rate (SAR) | Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F/DS 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD |
SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | feature not registered | 0.44 W/Kg (head) | 0.75 W/Kg (body) |
SAR European Union, UK | feature not registered | 0.315 W/Kg (head) | 1.27 W/Kg (body) |