Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Better display
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2220 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 392 | 409 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.6 | 79.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Exynos 9611 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | One UI 5 |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) | 25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3700 | 4050 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.4 | 159.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 77 | 76.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, June. Released 2018, June | 2020, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, January |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - International |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) and Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro packs a 4050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 25 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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