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Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) vs Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P30 Lite X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) 13Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) vs P30 Lite (LX3A)} 11 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+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)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+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+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)20%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2312 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
411 PPIvs+415 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.15"2%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP112%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPvs+(front) 32MP34%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
ModelGalaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)P30 Lite (LX3A)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)Huawei P30 Lite MAR-LX3A, Marie-LX3A (Dual-sim, 24MP)
Country or region available(Latin America)KazakhstanChileRussiaUkraine
(Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine
(Latin America)BrazilCanada
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date1/6/20184/5/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)159 grams (5.57 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-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
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-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
24 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
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)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
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 (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered293 hours (12.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White
• EMUI 9.0
• 3D curved glass
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX3A)
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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