Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J6+
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy J6+
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J6+
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2220 | 1480 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 411 | 274 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 75.5 | 73.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 2 |
| OS Version | 7.1.1 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/1.9, (depth) |
| Wide | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3500 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 73 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 23 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.9 | 161.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 178 |
| Width (mm) | 75.7 | 76.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, December. Released 2018, January | 2018, September. Released 2018, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, recording |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) and Samsung Galaxy J6+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) packs a 3500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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