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Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) 07Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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!

Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+424 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs411 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP30%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+1/2.3" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2220 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6"15%
Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+3500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
ModelXperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony PegasusGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab Emirates
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
(Global, International)Brazil
(Global, International), Brazil
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/20141/6/2018
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/75 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours23 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, White, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M4/T3
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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