This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and nubia Air Pro smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a more compact 5.6-inch display, 3,000mAh battery and Exynos 7885 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the nubia Air Pro features a larger 6.77-inch display, 108MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | nubia Air Pro |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2220 Pixels 440 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio & Rounded Corners | 6.77-inch 1.5K AMOLED Display (1224 x 2720 Pixels, 441 ppi) with Reinforced Glass, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 162.60 x 76.40 x 5.99 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 172 g |
| Build | Metal Frame w/ Glass Front & Back | Glass front, Plastic back, Aluminum mid-frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68/IP69/IP69K dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Gold & Blue | Aero White, Prime Black |
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nubia Air Pro The nubia Air Pro has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is more portable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Mali-G610 MP2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 with MyOS |
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nubia Air Pro
The nubia Air Pro has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 16.0 Megapixels Phase Detection Autofocus LED Flash f/1.7 Aperture & 1 µm Pixel Size |
Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (~f/1.75 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 16.0 + 8.0 Megapixels - Dual Camera with f/1.9 Aperture & 1.12 µm Pixel Size |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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nubia Air Pro
nubia Air Pro has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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nubia Air Pro
The nubia Air Pro has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, a gyroscope, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging |
45W Fast charging 10W Reverse charging |
| Our pick: |
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nubia Air Pro
The nubia Air Pro has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱26,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱26,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 2017 | September 15, 2026 |
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