This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and vivo V25 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a more compact 5.6-inch display, 3,000mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Exynos 7885 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the vivo V25 5G features a larger 6.44-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,500mAh battery, 44W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | vivo V25 5G |
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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 | 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2404 Pixels, 409 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and Halo notch |
| Size | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 159.20 x 74.20 x 7.79 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 186 g |
| Build | Metal Frame w/ Glass Front & Back | Glass Front and Back |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Gold & Blue | Diamond Black, Aquamarine Blue, and Sunrise Gold |
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better build materials and is lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12 |
| Our pick: |
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vivo V25 5G
The vivo V25 5G 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 |
Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 16.0 + 8.0 Megapixels - Dual Camera with f/1.9 Aperture & 1.12 µm Pixel Size |
50 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
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vivo V25 5G
vivo V25 5G has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and a higher-resolution 64MP 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 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Our pick: |
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vivo V25 5G
The vivo V25 5G 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 | Hi-Res Audio |
| 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 |
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 44W Fast Charging (vivo FlashCharge, 61% in 30 minutes) |
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vivo V25 5G
The vivo V25 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱26,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱23,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 2017 | September 21, 2022 |
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