Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
75.43 %
74.55 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Phase detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 0.9 μm
Second camera
8 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide, Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 18 mm; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 megapixels
Hardware Features
Depth information
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
16 megapixels
24 megapixels
Features
Dual-Camera
Flash
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gold, Gray, Blue
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 7885
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor
GPU
Mali-G71
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
microUSB, USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 38, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
VoLTE
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
50.00 hours
74.00 hours
Video playback
19.00 hours
17.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Nov 09, 2017
Sep 13, 2018
Measured SAR
Head
0.20 W/kg
0.50 W/kg
Body
0.75 W/kg
0.39 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.92 W/kg
1.05 W/kg
Phablet
3.95 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Charger, microUSB cable, Headphones, SIM Removal Tool, Documentation
