Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs LG G7 Fit
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and LG G7 Fit: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
LG G7 Fit, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 441 ppi
- Weight
- 156 g
- against 172 g
- Usable Surface
- 82.9 %
- against 75.6 %
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 116,643 | 156,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 334 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 1.9531 TB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 149.2 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.6 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h | — |
| Music playback time | 66 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ | 6.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 563 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, ANT+, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.26 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.76 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W | LM-Q850, LMQ850EM, LMQ850QM, LMQ850EMW |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | G7 Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
