This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and TCL NXTPAPER 70 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 TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a larger 6.9-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,200mAh battery, 33W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | TCL NXTPAPER 70 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 | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 374 ppi) with Asahi Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, NXTPAPER technology, Anti-glare, 740nits typ. brightness, 900nits HBM, and punch-hole |
| Size | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 169.4 x 80.05 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 208 g |
| Build | Metal Frame w/ Glass Front & Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Gold & Blue | Gold |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Mali-G615 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 with upgradeable up to Android 19 |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 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: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture, 112° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording Flicker sensor |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 16.0 + 8.0 Megapixels - Dual Camera with f/1.9 Aperture & 1.12 µm Pixel Size |
32 Megapixels - Up to 1440p video recording |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 50MP main camera and a wider 112° ultrawide 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 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 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 | DTS Audio; 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, Gyroscope & Accelerometer NXTPAPER Key (display mode shortcut) |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and DTS audio. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5200 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 33W Fast charging (100% in 75 minutes) |
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 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 | ₱22,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 2017 | August 8, 2026 |
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