Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) vs Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Alcatel A3 XL Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2018 7:32 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Alcatel A3 XL Max X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core119% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+411 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)20% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light

21 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 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-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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Model	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)	Alcatel A3 XL Max 32GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008N
Country or region available	(Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	1/6/2018	3/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)	82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
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-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)	Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered