Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A530F | SM-G736B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
Height | 149.2 mm | 168.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Width | 70.6 mm | 79.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Depth | 8.4 mm | 9.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Weight | 172 g | 235 g | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Body Colour | Orchid grey | Gold | Black | Black | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head) | 1.229 W/kg (body), 1.48 W/kg (head), 2.96 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 Pogo Pin |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | PLS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2408 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 440 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
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Processor Number | 7885 | SM7325 | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
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. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 642L |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
User Memory | 22.7 GB | 101.5 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) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | - | |
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 | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
Special Effects | HDR, Beauty effect, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, night mode, Beauty mode, HYPERLAPSE, low-light shots, Food mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 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 | Barcode Scanner |
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/2.2 |
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 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro. |
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 | - | |
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) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4050 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). |
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Talk Time | 1140 minutes | 2640 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro 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 |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 18 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 115 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2640 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 12 | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR | |
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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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, 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 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Modem | - | Snapdragon X53 5G | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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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 | 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 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Phone Functions | 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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, S-Voice, Samsung KNOX, Dual Messenger, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, MEMS microphones | Push-to-talk mode, Glove mode, Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, software updates E-FOTA (Enterprise Firmware Over-the-Air), removable battery, 5 years of Security Updates, 2 programmable buttons, Knox Capture |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |