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Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs HTC Hero (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Hero X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) 34Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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!

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs Hero (CDMA)} 2 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR413 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs288MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)69%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x2220 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+411 PPI128%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+6"88%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps193 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+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
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)49%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+5 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/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
ModelGalaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Hero (CDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)Sprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)Brazil
(Global, International), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date1/6/201810/1/2009
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
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 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4288MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Not supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours4.1 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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: Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
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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