Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Motorola Moto G50. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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 | 164.9 mm | Motorola Moto G50 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Width | 70.6 mm | 74.9 mm | Motorola Moto G50 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Depth | 8.4 mm | 8.95 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Weight | 172 g | 192 g | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Body Colour | Orchid grey | Gold | Black | Aqua green | Steel grey | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX2 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.4 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head), 3.18 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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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) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 6.5" | Motorola Moto G50 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2220 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G50. |
| Display Format | - | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 269 ppi | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G50. |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display | Max Vision display |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | |
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| Processor Number | 7885 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G50. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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 | 64 GB | Motorola Moto G50 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, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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 | Motorola Moto G50 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.7 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Beauty effect, Grid Line | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, night mode, Beauty mode, HYPERLAPSE, low-light shots, Food mode | Slow motion video, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, Best Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Macro video, Macro mode, Gesture selfie | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Auto smile capture | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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 | Quad Pixel technology, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto G50. |
| 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). |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode, wide selfie mode, Beauty mode, Live Focus mode | Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Face Beauty, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Group selfie | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G50 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags | Self-timer, Shot optimisation |
| 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) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G50 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
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| Talk Time | 1140 minutes | - | |
| 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 |
Standard usage: up to 48 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Motorola Moto G50 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 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 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 800 | |
| 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 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 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 66 | |
| 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 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, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - | |
| Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, SAR sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, S-Voice, Samsung KNOX, Dual Messenger, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, MEMS microphones | Dual microphones, notification LED, Google Lens |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Motorola Moto G50 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 10W charger, protective film | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | IPX2 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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