Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Tecno Spark 40 Pro - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

36 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
VS
64 out 100
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Manufactured in January, 2018, with display 5.6 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885, vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro, Manufactured in July, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
  • Higher pixel density: 441ppi
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Lighter design: 162g vs 172g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 3000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Galaxy A8 (2018)
vs
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED
Size 5.6 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2220 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
Aspect ratio 18.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 441 ppi 440 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 390 nits 1600 nits
HDR support No Yes, HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 75.5 % 89.4 %
Features n/a DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
586 nits
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
PWM (Flicker)242 Hzn/a
Response time4.6 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 149.2 mm (5.87 in) 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
Width 70.6 mm (2.78 in) 75.87 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 6.69 mm (0.26 in)
Weight 172 g (6.07 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz)
Water resistance IP68 IP64
Back panel Glass Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Blue		 - Black
- Gray
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
75.5 %
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
89.4 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Tecno Spark 40 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A53)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A73)		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 14 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor No Yes
Graphics Mali-G71 MP2 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 32 64
GPU Frequency 770 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 70.4 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
n/a
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
n/a
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
1953
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)n/a713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)n/a1953
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
202681
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
424965
CPU73673129573
GPU2665766336
Memory50080116200
UX52271112856
NanoReview Score202681424965

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB		128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 7.1.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9) Android 15
UI Skin One UI 2.0 HIOS 15.1

Battery

Volume 3000 mAh 5200 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 30 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 1:35 h 0:55 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
17:10
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Web Browsing06:38 hn/a
Video Playback11:19 hn/a
Games04:20 hn/a
Standby Mode80 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 16 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4920x3264 pixels n/a
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED Dual LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion No 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 16 MP Standard: 50 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix16 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.6
Focal length26 mmn/a
SensorSamsung S5K2P6SXn/a
Sensor size1/2.81/2
Pixel size1.12 μm0.64 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
82
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
74
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
79
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Front camera

Matrix 16 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 4608x3456 pixels n/a
Aperture f/1.9 f/2.2
Focal length 27 mm n/a
Sensor Samsung S5K3P8SP n/a
Sensor size 1/3.1 1/3.1
Pixel size 1 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.3
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500)n/a
LTE category11n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
85 dB
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced December, 2017 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date January, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 480 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 180
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Spark 40 Pro the clear winner in this comparison.

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