Should you buy Vivo NEX or Samsung Galaxy A8 Star? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Vivo NEX starts at ₹ 26,999 and Samsung Galaxy A8 Star starts at ₹ 26,190.
Vivo NEX has screen size of 6.59 inches and Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has screen size of 6.28 inches . Vivo NEX comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with Dual LED Flash and front camera of Pop-up 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 16 MP (f/1.7) + 24 MP (f/1.7) Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 24 MP (f/2.0) Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Vivo NEX | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 70 | 72 | |
| OS | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches | 6.28 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black, Red | Black, White | |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 4.0 | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 162 mm | 162.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 7.55 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Width | 77 mm | 77 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1080 x 2220 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.59 inches | 6.28 inches | |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (Quad 2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & Quad 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa Core (Quad 2.2GHz + Quad 1.8GHz) Kryo 260 | |
| External Storage | No | Up to 256 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 512 | |
| Messaging | Yes | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
STORAGE | |||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo-tagging, OIS, Touch Focus, Face Detection, AI HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Biauty Mode | Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR, AR Sticker, Beauty | |
| Front Camera | Pop-up 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 24 MP (f/2.0) Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with Dual LED Flash | 16 MP (f/1.7) + 24 MP (f/1.7) Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.0 | |
| Browser | HTML 5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB OTG | USB Type-C | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | LTE | LTE | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| AI Camera | Yes | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-Display | Yes | |
| Other Features | Quick Charging, AI Camera, Face Unlock | Quick Charging | |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
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Vivo NEX comes up with a weight of 199 g whereas Samsung Galaxy A8 Star weights around 188 g . Thickness of Vivo NEX is 7.98 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.55 mm.
Vivo NEX comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with Dual LED Flash whereas Samsung Galaxy A8 Star comes up with 16 MP (f/1.7) + 24 MP (f/1.7) Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo-tagging, OIS, Touch Focus, Face Detection, AI HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Biauty Mode .