Another difficult duel for the new phablet of Samsung, that in our comparative Today it faces another of the great flagship killers of the moment, another of the inevitable references. We are looking for models that are somewhat more affordable than the stars of the high range. We review the technical specifications of the two to help you choose: Galaxy A8 + 2018 vs OnePlus 5T.
Integrated
The similarities in the design section are greater with respect to the OnePlus 5T than with the Mi Mix 2, as its approach to the new high-end frameless front standard is more similar. In any case, it is still possible to appreciate that in phablet of Samsung They have not been reduced as much as in their rival, and we must also bear in mind that we will find premium materials in both, but different (glass and metal versus metal). What we will have with any of them, of course, is a fingerprint reader.
Dimensions
Although the difference in size is not so noticeable in this case, also compared to the OnePlus 5T it is possible to appreciate that the phablet of Samsung, with the same screen size, it is a somewhat bulkier device (15,99x7,57 inch against 15,61x7,5 inch) and, above all, heavier (191 grams against 162 grams) And thick (8,4 mm against 7,3 mm).
Screen
Regarding their screens, however, we find very similar technical specifications and a much greater equality: not only do they have the same size, as we had already anticipated (6 inches), but they also leave us HD resolution (2020 x 1080 against 2160 x 1080), somewhat higher than normal due to the format they use, which is longer than normal in both (as is the norm in the high-end range), although not identical (which is why the pixel count is not is exactly the same). They are also used by AMOLED panels.
Performance
In the performance section the OnePlus 5T It takes the lead again, and this is probably its star section: it has in its favor arriving with the high-end processor that we find in most Android flagships (Exynos 7885 eight core to 2,2 GHz against Snapdragon 835 eight core to 2,45 GHz) and accompanies it with no less than double the RAM (4 GB against 8 GB).
Storage capacity
In the storage capacity section, however, the distribution of points is imposed again, and which one interests us the most will depend on our habits: the Galaxy A8 + will arrive with 32 GB on the standard model, but has a card slot micro-SD, which will allow us to draw on external storage in case we fall short, something that we will not be able to do with the OnePlus 5T, but that this compensates by offering us 64 GB.
Cameras
Also in the cameras section we have to think about what type of photographs we do more to decide which is the winner, because while in the Galaxy A8 + we have the dual camera on the front (with 16 MP), at OnePlus 5T we have it in the back (with 20 MP). Interestingly, the main camera of the Samsung and the lead of OnePlus would be tied, with 16 MP.
Autonomy
Looking at the battery capacity for the moment, it must be recognized that the Galaxy A8 + part with an advantage that can be substantial (3500 mAh against 3300 mAh) especially since their screens are very similar and their processor is also less powerful. It is difficult, in any case, to predict which of the exact consumption of both may be, so if it is a question that matters especially to you, we will have to wait to have comparable real-use test data.
Galaxy A8 + 2018 vs OnePlus 5T: final balance of the comparison and price
Regarding the price, finally, the advantage is for the OnePlus 5T, as expected, or so indicate the first figures that have been given for the Galaxy A8 +, which put it at 600 euros, while its rival sells for 500 euros. Both are an affordable alternative to the high-end, but the savings will be much greater if we bet on the OnePlus phablet.
But when it comes to technical specifications, they are fairly even, and only in the performance section does the balance tip more clearly on the side of the car. OnePlus 5T, although it must be said that the processor of the Galaxy A8 + It is also quite powerful and 4 GB of RAM is very solid data for multitasking. It is important to note, of course, that the Samsung phablet has less internal memory but has a micro-SD card slot and that its battery has more capacity, which can compensate for it being somewhat larger and heavier.
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the Galaxy A8 + and the OnePlus 5T yourselves.