Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 7:29 AM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+411 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
6"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP106% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+4050 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
IP68 certified	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM)	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715FN/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/6/2018	1/1/2020
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
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)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
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: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black • One UI 2 • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.468W/kg (head), 1.231W/kg (body)