Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs ZTE nubia N2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and ZTE nubia N2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 180 g
- Usable Surface
- 75.6 %
- against 71.7 %
ZTE nubia N2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Talk time
- 60 h
- against 24 h
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | MediaTek MT6750 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 116,643 | — |
| 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) | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 149.2 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 180 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.6 % Best value | 71.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| 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 | 60 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 66 h Best value | 42 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 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, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 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 Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W | NX575J |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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