Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) vs Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Nokia 7 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2018 8:06 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Nokia 7 Plus X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)3% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (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	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)15% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
5.6"	vs	+6"7% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP57% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 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/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
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Model	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos	Nokia 7+ TA-1062, Nokia 7 plus TA-1062 (Android One)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/6/2018	3/7/2018
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)	75.6 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 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/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
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: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 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 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 Global version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) China version: LTE 700/800/900/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	723 hours (30.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
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: Black/copper, White/copper • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 18:9 screen • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics on both cameras • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Nokia 7 Plus (4GB RAM)
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