Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) vs Realme X2 Pro (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Realme X2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2019 2:47 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 7:02 AM

Compare Realme X2 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Realme X2 Pro (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64.1
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	vs	15 Advantages Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+531 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.2"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64.1MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+50W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T Galaxy S8+ G955A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2	Oppo Realme X2 Pro RMX1931 (6GB RAM + 64GB)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Realme
Release date	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017	10/1/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)	75.7 x 161 millimeters (2.98 x 6.34 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 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 S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10	1000nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 64.1 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.552mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/3.2"1.4µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	9248x6936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	50W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	343 hours (14.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Lunar White, Neptune Blue, Red Master Edition, Gray Master Edition • ColorOS 6.1 • DCI-P3 100% display • Dolby Atmos (24-bit/192kHz) • SuperVOOC Flash Charge: 100% in 35min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)	Realme X2 Pro (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered