Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:23 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 7:02 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+(back) 16MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+531 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.6"	vs	+6.2"11% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

35 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

64GB (51GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos	Bell/Rogers Galaxy S8+ G955W (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/6/2018	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)	73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	531 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
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 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 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 Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,29,30) TD-LTE (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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 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/1.7 (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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 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	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	343 hours (14.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	0.46W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	feature not registered