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Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) 13Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)

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Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) vs Black Shark 3S (128GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+411 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 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)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
6"vs+6.67"11%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4729 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+16 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-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
ModelGalaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F Single-Sim (4GB RAM)小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region availableIsraelMexicoTurkey
Israel, Mexico, Turkey
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/6/20188/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum 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-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
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: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)feature not registered
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