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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) vs Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) 00Point
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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00Point Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone?

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58 Common items in both devices
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
173 grams (6.06 ounces)
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+51 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
ModelGalaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S8+ G955A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2Sprint Galaxy S8+ G955P (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20174/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)173 grams (6.06 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-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI531 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps1024/150 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat16 (2,3,4,5,7,8,13,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
SensorsAccelerometer
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
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby343 hours (14.3 days)343 hours (14.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
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, 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: 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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