Request a product

Motorola Moto G6 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

MotorolaMoto G6SamsungGalaxy A8 (2018)
Overview
Released2018January 2018
Display
Screen size5.7″5.6″
Resolution2160 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness424 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, 18.5:9; Always On Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 450Exynos 7885
Memory3 GB – 4 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by NotebookcheckExynos 7885 octa-core; chip identified in Notebookcheck's exact-model review
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor–
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed hereDedicated microSD slot supports up to 512 GB on the BTU product page
Cameras
Main camera12 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP16 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor16 MP, F1.7, phase-detection autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Front camera8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by NotebookcheckDual 16 MP and 8 MP, both F1.9, with Live Focus portraits
Video recording1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; digital video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 17 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3,000 mAh; up to 17 hours video playback; fast charging
Wired chargingTurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g172 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.4 mm
Height × width153.8 × 72.3 mm149.2 × 70.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by NotebookcheckCurved glass front and back with metal frame
Colours–Black, Gold and Orchid Grey announced for UK and Europe
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersionIP68 dust and water resistance, up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes in fresh water
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face recognition
SpeakersFront mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Safety features–Samsung Knox, Secure Folder and Samsung Pay
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE Cat. 11, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM modelsSingle nano-SIM with separate microSD slot on the BTU configuration
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by regionSupported
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C 2.0
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

More comparisons