Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 8:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.4"14% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP144% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)1% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 24MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP1% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+29 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2018	1/6/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	600/75 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
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, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)