Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

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Show Only Differences	Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Rs. 29,990@Flipkart	Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Rs. 27,000@Flipkart	Add OnePlus 6T	Add Samsung Galaxy A50 6GB RAM

Highlight: All Features Only Differences	Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Go to Flipkart Rs. 29,990	Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Go to Flipkart Rs. 27,000

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	75VFM Score	77VFM Score
Display & Design
Screen Size	6 inches (15.24 cm)	6.3 inches (16 cm)
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2220 pixels	1080 x 2220 pixels
Screen Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Pixel Density	411ppi	392ppi
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	-
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9	18.5:9
Water Resistance	IP68, Water resistant	-
Touch Screen	Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch	Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Colour	Black, Gold	Black, White
Hardware
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956
CPU	2 x 2.2GHz 6 x 1.6GHz	4 x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 260
GPU	Mali-G71	Adreno 512
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
Architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Internal Storage	64GB	64GB
User Available Storage	51.2GB	49.6GB
MicroSD Card Slot	Up to 256GB	Up to 400GB
Main Camera
Number of Cameras	Single	Dual
Resolution	16 MP f/1.7 Wide Angle main camera PDAF, Digital Zoom	16 MP f/1.7 main camera PDAF, Digital Zoom 24 MP f/1.7 camera
Flash	LED Flash	LED Flash
Video	1920x1080@30fps	3840x2160@30fps, 1280x720@240fps slow motion
Features	AF Phase Detection, Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Continuos Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control, Self-timer, Touch to focus, White balance presets	AF Phase Detection, Auto Flash, Auto Focus, 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
Front Camera
Number of Cameras	Dual	Single
Resolution	16 MP f/1.9 Main Camera 8 MP Camera	24 MP f/2.0 Main Camera
Features	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
General
Operating System	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Upgradable To	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Dimensions	159.9mm x 75.7mm x 8.3mm	162.4mm x 77mm x 7.5mm
Weight	191g	188g
Build Material	-	Back: Gorilla Glass
Head SAR	0.290W/kg	0.179W/kg
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Package Contents	Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card	Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, User Manual, Warranty Card
Battery
Capacity	3500mAh	3700mAh
Type	Li-ion	Li-ion
Wireless Charging	No	-
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Connectivity & Audio
SIM card slots	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
SIM card type	Nano + Nano	Nano + Nano (Hybrid)
Charging Port	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB OTG	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
GPS	A-GPS, Glonass	A-GPS, Glonass
FM Radio	Yes	-
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Network	2G, 3G, 4G (compatible with India), VoLTE	2G, 3G, 4G (compatible with India), VoLTE
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 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 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

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
Processor	Exynos 7885	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Internal Storage	64GB	64GB
Rear Camera Resolution	16MP	16MP
Front Camera Resolution	16MP	24MP
Battery Capacity	3500mAh	3700mAh

Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

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. 27,000. The prices for both these products were updated November 1, 2020.