This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) and realme 16 Pro 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) features a more compact 6-inch display, 3,500mAh battery and Exynos 7885 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 16 Pro 5G features a larger 6.78-inch display, 200MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | realme 16 Pro 5G |
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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 | 6.78-inch ~ AMOLED Display (1272 x 2772 Pixels, 450 ppi) with AGC DT-Star D+ Glass, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 6500nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g |
| Build | Metal Frame with Glass Front and Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68/IP69K dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Gold and Blue | Pebble Gray, Orchid Purple |
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realme 16 Pro 5G The realme 16 Pro 5G has a larger and sharper display. It is also more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) has better build materials and is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max (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 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8GB or 12GB of RAM |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 with realme UI 7.0 |
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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) has better performance, although the realme 16 Pro 5G has a higher maximum 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: 200MP Main Camera (Samsung HP5, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, 2-axis OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 112° FoV) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, OIS/EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 16.0 + 8.0 Megapixels - Dual Camera with f/1.9 Aperture & 1.12 µm Pixel Size |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
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realme 16 Pro 5G
Based on the specs, realme 16 Pro 5G has a higher-resolution 200MP main camera and better camera stabilization with OIS. |
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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/ax (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 16 Pro 5G
The realme 16 Pro 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 | Stereo Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| 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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realme 16 Pro 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 80W Fast Charging |
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realme 16 Pro 5G
The realme 16 Pro 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱32,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱31,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱37,999.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 2017 | April 23, 2026 |
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