Motorola Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G84 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
POLED
POLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Model | Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G84 5G (XT2347) | Galaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-Sim |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Mexico, Peru | Canada |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 9/8/2023, Announced: 8/24/2023 | 1/6/2018 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.4 x 160 millimeters (2.93 x 6.3 in) | 70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1300nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 389051 (v9), 375645 (v10) Geekbench: 1824 (v5) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 600/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µmAF | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.5" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30/60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 19 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Blue, Marshmallow Blue, Viva Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield | • Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G84 (XT2347-1-SS) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |