Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs Motorola Edge+
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Motorola Edge+ Plus 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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6.7"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
108
MP
MP
25mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge+
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10 Advantages 
25 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +17 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Model | Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ |
| Other model names | Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM) | Lenovo Edge Plus 5G XT2061-3 |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), Brazil | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 1/6/2018 | 5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020 |
| Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in) | 71.4 x 161.1 millimeters (2.81 x 6.34 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~95.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 574212 (v8) Geekbench: 3295 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (235GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| 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 | 2000/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | NSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
| 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, SA/NSA |
| 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 | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.481mm3x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µmAF 0.3MP TOF 3D |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm | 25 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5760x4320 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) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves |
| 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, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| 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 | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging |
| 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) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| 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: Smokey Sangria, Thunder Grey, Baltic Gray • Moto Actions |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) | Motorola Edge+ | |
| 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 |