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Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Motorola Edge 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge 30 X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) 10Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)

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Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+411 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 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)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)23%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)22%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
6"vs+6.5"8%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP5 times
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: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/1.55" inches81%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPvs+(front) 32MP34%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4020 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+16 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/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM)Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Dual-SIM
Country or region availablePhilippinesHong KongIndiaIndonesiaSingaporeThailandTaiwanVietnam
Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
India
India
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/6/20185/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+
DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 593065 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
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 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 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" inches1/1.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hours32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
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: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green
• Protective case included
• ThinkShield
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/6GB)
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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