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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Sonim XP8

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sonim XP8 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) 12Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)

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Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs XP8} 7 Advantages Sonim XP8
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)95%
Lighter
vs335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)114%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+5.6"12%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)105%
More internal storage for applications and files
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+4900 mAh63%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
IP68 certifiedvs+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
441 PPI
LED flash
+29 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
 
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-SimSonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Global, International), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSonim
Release date1/6/20185/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)335 grams (11.73 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-resistantIP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPUOcta-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 ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
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 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12ยตm24mm
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours30 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
โ€ข Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Always-on display
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio
โ€ข Colors: Black

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Sonim XP8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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