📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Model | Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Other model names | Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM) | Galaxy S6 32GB G920W8, Samsung Zero F |
Country or region available |      (Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine |  Canada |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 1/6/2018 | 4/10/2015 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in) | 70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.6GHz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.1GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A57 1.5GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (24GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6" inches | 5.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 576 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | 600/75 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17) |
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, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP widef/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/4.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
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 | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 2550 mAh |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | 15W Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 23 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Black, Blue, White, Gold - Gorilla Glass 4 back panel - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - S-Voice natural language - OneDrive 115GB - ANT+ |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.64W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) | 0.289W/kg (head), 0.601W/kg (body) |