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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) 06Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

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-A530W)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+441 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9%
Thinner
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
5.6"vs+6.7"20%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPvs+(front) 32MP34%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+25W39%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+23 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-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-SimGalaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/6/20181/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)179 grams (6.27 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-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5.6" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPUOcta-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 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8)
Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps800/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body)
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