In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Honor 9X. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A530F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149.2 mm | 163.5 mm | Honor 9X has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Width | 70.6 mm | 77.3 mm | Honor 9X has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Depth | 8.4 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Weight | 172 g | 196.8 g | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Body Colour | Orchid grey | Gold | Black | Midnight black | Sapphire blue | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head) | 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | LTPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 6.59" | Honor 9X has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Honor 9X has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 391 ppi | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better pixel density than Honor 9X. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Blue light filter | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display | Honor Full View Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Hisilicon Kirin 710F | |
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Processor Number | 7885 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Honor 9X has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
User Memory | 22.7 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Honor 9X has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | 1/2" | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better camera sensor size than Honor 9X. |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX582 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Beauty effect, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, night mode, Beauty mode, HYPERLAPSE, low-light shots, Food mode | 3D Portrait Lighting, Portrait | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Hyperlapse video with stabilisation, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags, High CRI flash | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AIS Super Night mode |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Distortion correction |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Bokeh effect |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Front Camera Design | - | Pop-up | |
Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.1" | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode, wide selfie mode, Beauty mode, Live Focus mode | 3D Portrait Lighting | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.9 | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Honor 9X has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
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Talk Time | 1140 minutes | 1440 minutes | Honor 9X has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 43 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 64 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1140 min |
Talk (3G): up to 1440 min Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (Music): up to 120 hrs Gaming: up to 8 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | - | EMUI 9.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | MP3, OGG, MIDI, MP4, 3GP | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | 3GP, MP4 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | - | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, S-Voice, Samsung KNOX, Dual Messenger, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, MEMS microphones | GPU Turbo 3.0 technology, AI Signal Enhancer |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Honor 9X |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |