Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2244
12
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
64GB (51GB available) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Android 9.0 Pie |
4G LTE-A |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | P20 (AL00 64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM) | Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
Release date | 1/6/2018 | 4/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in) | 70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 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 |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2244 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 429 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 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 600/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 22.5W Wired fast 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 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
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, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) | |
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 |