Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

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	74VFM Score	76VFM Score
Display
Screen Size	6 inch	6.3 inch
Screen Resolution	2220 x 1080 pixels	2220 x 1080 pixels
Screen Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Pixel Density	411 PPI	392 PPI
Refresh Rate	-	-
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	-
Bezel Less	Yes	Yes
Notch	-	-
Screen Features	2.5D Curved Glass	-
Screen to Body Ratio (%)	75.82%	80.91%
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9	18.5:9
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant - 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)	-
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Color	Black, Gold	Black, White
Chipset
Brand	Samsung Exynos	Qualcomm
Processor Speed	2.2GHz	2.2GHz
Processor	Exynos 7885	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Co-Processor	-	-
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
RAM	6GB	6GB
Graphics	Mali-G71 MP2	Adreno 512
Architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Camera
Camera	-	-
Number of Rear Cameras	Single Camera	Dual Camera
Rear Camera Resolution	16MP	16MP
Dual Rear Camera	No	Yes, 24 MP
Triple Rear Camera	-	-
Four Rear Camera	-	-
No. Of Selfie Camera	-	-
Front Camera Resolution	16MP	24MP
Dual Selfie Camera	Yes, 8 MP	-
Pop-up Camera	-	-
Camera Details	Continuos Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control, Self-timer, Touch to focus, White balance presets	Bokeh Effect, CMOS image sensor, Continuos Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control, Touch to focus, White balance presets
Video Recording Resolution	Full HD Video Recording (1080p)	4K Video Recording (2160p)
Slow Motion Video Recording	-	-
Camera Features	Flash, LED Flash, Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)	Autofocus, LED Flash, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Flash
Zoom	Yes, Digital Zoom	Yes, Digital Zoom
General Specifications
Operating System	Android	Android
OS Version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
OS Detail	-	-
Custom UI	-	-
OS Upgradable To	-	-
Device Type	Touchscreen	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer, Barometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light
Build Material	Glass, Metal	Glass
Device Warranty	1 Year	-
Warranty Details	6 Month Accessories Warranty	-
Body SAR	-	-
Head SAR	0.29W/kg	0.179W/kg
In The Box	Device, Charger & Cable Separate, Earphone, Warranty Card	-
Audio Features	-	-
Weight	191 grams	188 grams
Dimensions (mm)	159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3	-
Height	159.9mm	162.4mm
Width	75.7mm	77mm
Thickness	8.3mm	7.5mm
Storage
Internal Storage	64GB	64GB
Approx. User Available Storage	51.2GB	49.6GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Maximum Card Slot Capacity	256GB	400GB
OTG Support	Yes	Yes
Communication
SIM Card Slots	Dual	Dual
Network Type	GSM	GSM
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
SIM Card Type	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
SIM 1 Details	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
SIM 2 Details	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Dual 4G VoLTE	-	-
Hybrid SIM (microSD + SIM)	No	Yes
USB Connector Type	USB Type C	USB Type C
Security	-	-
Features	FM Radio, GPS, Fingerprint Scanner	Fingerprint Scanner, GPS
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	-
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	-
4G Bands	LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)	-
Connectivity	NFC, 2G, 3G, VoLTE (Works with Jio), 4G LTE (India Compatible), Bluetooth, WiFi	2G, WiFi, NFC, 4G LTE (India Compatible), VoLTE (Works with Jio), 3G, Bluetooth
SIM 1 Bands	4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands: UMTS 1700 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available	4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
Headphone Jack Type	3.5mm	3.5mm
SIM 2 Bands	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
SIM 3 Bands	-	-
HDMI	-	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Battery
Battery Capacity	3500mAh	3700mAh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Removable Battery	No	No
Wireless Charging	-	-
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charge Time (20% - 100%)	-	-
Standby Time	-	-
Talk Time	Up to 23 Hours(3G)	Up to 23 Hours(3G)
Multimedia
Music	-	-
Video Player	-	-

Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Specs

Specs	Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018	Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
Screen Size	6 inch	6.3 inch
Rear Camera Resolution	16MP	16MP
RAM	6GB	6GB
Battery Capacity	3500mAh	3700mAh
Front Camera Resolution	16MP	24MP

Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Pros & Cons

The Good

Its display is one of the best in this price range
Offers good performance with seamless multi-tasking
Impressive battery life

The Bad

Low-light photography could have been better
Face recognition works poorly
Has a bulky form factor

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Pros & Cons

The Good

AMOLED capacitive screen with multitouch
Good battery capacity
Equipped for multitasking and gaming
Good build quality
Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic

The Bad

The battery is not user replaceable
No wireless charging
Does not come with Gorilla glass protection
Hybrid SIM slot

This page helps you compare Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 with Samsung Galaxy A8 Star. When you see Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star comparison on Pricebaba, watch-out for the specifications of these phones and also the VFM score. With Pricebaba’s Value For Money Score, you can know how Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 stands against Samsung Galaxy A8 Star and which one you should buy. The best price of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 is currently Rs. 29,990. The lowest price for Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is Rs. 34,999. The prices for both these products were updated July 11, 2020.