The new phablets of Samsung They move in a somewhat unusual terrain, straddling the mid-range and the high-end range, but in which they are not entirely alone, since there are other manufacturers that have also left us more affordable options for their flagship, such as in case of Motorola. We dedicate this comparative Let's see which one leaves us best quality / price ratio: Galaxy A8 2018 vs Moto Z2 Play.
Integrated
The design section is one of the most prominent for these two phablets, although for very different reasons: in the case of the Samsung The adoption of the infinity screen is striking, with a notable reduction in the frames, in addition to the extra that the water resistance supposes: in the case of Motorola, you already know that all the protagonism is for the MotoMods. Both have, in any case, premium materials (glass and metal for the Galaxy A8 and only metal for him Moto Z2 Play) and with a fingerprint reader, of course.
Dimensions
In the dimension section we also find that both leave us very interesting figures, although again their virtues are very different: in favor of the Galaxy A8On the one hand, we have that, thanks to these very small frames, it turns out to be a very compact device (14,92x7,06 inch against 15,62x7,62 inch), while the "download" in the MotoMods enhancing certain sections makes the Moto Z2 Silverand be unusually light172 grams against 145 grams) and fine (8,4 mm against 6 mm).
Screen
Despite being noticeably more compact, the Galaxy A8 not only equals, but even exceeds the screen size of the Moto Z2 Play (5.6 inches against 5.5 inches). It should also be noted that the phablet of Samsung It also uses Super AMOLED panels and a longer aspect ratio, in line with the latest high-end trends. In what they are practically tied is in resolution (2020 x 1080 against 1920 x 1080).
Performance
Where if we find that they are quite close is in the performance section, with different processors but with similar characteristics (Exynos 7885 eight core to 2,2 GHz against Snapdragon 626 eight core to 2,2 GHz) to those who accompany, in addition, in both cases 4 GB RAM memory for multitasking. The two also arrive with Android Nougat as an operating system yet.
Storage capacity
In the section of storage capacity, on the other hand, we have a clear victory of the Moto Z2 Play, which offers us double the internal memory (32 GB against 64 GB), without having to deprive ourselves of the option of using external storage either, since both have a card slot micro-SD.
Cameras
With regard to the cameras, as regards the front, it is undeniable that the Galaxy A8 draws more attention, with a dual of 16 MP, in front of the most discreet of 5 MP of the Moto Z2 Play. It is not so easy to decide a winner in technical specifications for the main one, however, since in both cases we have a wide aperture (f / 1.7), but they have opted for different strategies: the phablet of Samsung expires in number of megapixels (16 MP against 12 MP), but that of Motorola it does so in pixel size (1,4 um).
Autonomy
Autonomy is not one of the points in which the Moto Z2 Play, at least without considering MotoMods, but it is not something that can surprise us too much, since with such a small thickness it is difficult to house a large capacity battery. It is enough, however, to tie with that of the Galaxy A8 (3000 mAh), so we will have to wait to have comparable real-use test data to see which of the two has a lower consumption.
Galaxy A8 2018 vs Moto Z2 Play: final balance of the comparison and price
Although the Moto Z2 Play It's one of those phablets that moves, like the Galaxy A8, between the mid-range and the high-end, it must be said that its price is still somewhat lower, and can already be found with some ease even below the $450 (modules aside, yes), while the other was announced by $500.
As for what we get from each one for that price and on which side to tip the balance, the truth is that the design is probably going to be a decisive factor when choosing between the two, although the different ones must also be taken into account. approaches that we have already seen that we find in the cameras of each of them, as well as the advantage that the phablet of Samsung in the screen section and that of Motorola in the storage one.
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the Galaxy A8 and the My Notes 3 yourselves.