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Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs Vivo NEX A

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

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Compare Vivo NEX A X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) 12Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX A

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Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs NEX A} 13 Advantages Vivo NEX A
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+411 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+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)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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-core27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2316 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
6"vs+6.59"10%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
 
ModelGalaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)NEX A
Other model namesGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)NEX 全面屏, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM
Country or region available(Global, International)Brazil
(Global, International), Brazil
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungVivo
Release date1/6/20186/1/2018
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
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)Vivo NEX A
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2316 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (108GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps800/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 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 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging22W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Red
• Funtouch OS 4
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• Pop-up front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)Vivo NEX A
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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