This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) and OnePlus 9 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) features a more compact 6-inch display, 3,500mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Exynos 7885 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9 features a larger 6.55-inch display, 48MP main camera, 4,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | OnePlus 9 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.0-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2220 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Rounded Corners | 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 402 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and Punch-hole |
| Size | 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 160 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 183 g |
| Build | Metal Frame with Glass Front and Back | Gorilla Glass 5 Front & Back with Polycarbonate Frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Gold and Blue | Astral Black |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9 The OnePlus 9 has a larger and sharper display. It is also lighter and slightly thinner, while the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) has better build materials and is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 with OxygenOS 11.3.3 |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 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: 48MP Main Camera (Sony IMX689, f/1.8 Aperture, Omni-directional PD Autofocus) 50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 110° FoV) 2MP B&W (f/2.4 Aperture) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps Video Recording and Night Mode |
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Dual Camera: 16.0 + 8.0 Megapixels - Dual Camera with f/1.9 Aperture & 1.12 µm Pixel Size |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9 has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 48MP main camera and a wider 11° 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 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS (dual band), A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, & BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 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, Dolby ATMOS, & Dual Stereo Loudspeakers |
| 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 |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res Audio. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 65W Fast Charging (Warp Charge, 100% in 29 minutes) & 15W Wireless Charging (Qi) |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱32,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱38,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 2017 | April 29, 2021 |
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