Gionee K30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

+ Add a third phone

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    K30 Pro:
    LCD
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    OLED
  • Weight

    K30 Pro: 7 g lighter

    K30 Pro:
    165 g
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    172 g
  • Width

    Galaxy A8 (2018): 5.4 mm narrower

    K30 Pro:
    76 mm
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    70.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Galaxy A8 (2018): 0.93 in smaller diagonal

    K30 Pro:
    6.53 in
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    5.6 in
  • Rear camera layout

    K30 Pro:
    Triple
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    Single
  • Height

    Galaxy A8 (2018): 15.8 mm shorter

    K30 Pro:
    165 mm
    Galaxy A8 (2018):
    149.2 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. K30 Pro

    Height:
    165 mm +15.8 mm versus Galaxy A8 (2018)
    Width:
    76 mm +5.4 mm versus Galaxy A8 (2018)
    Depth:
    8 mm
  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

    Height:
    149.2 mm
    Width:
    70.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. K30 Pro

    165 g

  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

    172 g

    +7 g versus K30 Pro

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. K30 Pro

    Screen diagonal:
    6.53 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    104.7 cm²
  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    79.6 cm²

K30 Pro has approximately 31.5% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy A8 (2018).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
128 GB 6 / 8 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations Unknown
256 GB 8 GB RAM Unknown
Galaxy A8 (2018): Original memory entry

32/64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. K30 Pro

NFC:
No
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSDXC

2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. K30 Pro

    4000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Galaxy A8 (2018)

  2. 2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

    3000 mAh

Specifications

Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

1. K30 Pro2. Galaxy A8 (2018)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 165 Х 76 Х 8 mm
  • 149.2 Х 70.6 Х 8.4 mm
Weight
  • 165 g
  • 172 g
Technology
  • LTPS IPS LCD
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size
  • 6.53" inc
  • 5.6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1560 px
  • 1080 x 2220 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 8GB RAM
  • 256GB 8GB RAM
  • 32/64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
Memory card support
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4000 mAh
  • Li-Po
  • non-removable
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
  • upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset Unknown
  • Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm)
NFC
  • No
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 104.7 cm2
  • 79.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
  • 18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.5%
  • 75.6%
PPI /points per inch/ Unknown
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Triple
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • -16 MP
  • f/1.8
  • (wide)
  • PDAF -5 MP
  • 120˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP
  • (depth)
  • 16 MP
  • f/1.7
  • 26mm (wide)
  • 1/2.8”
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Dual
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • 16 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 27mm (wide)
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.0µm 8 MP
  • 24mm (wide)
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Processor CPU
  • - Octa-core 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Mali-G71
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 116745
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 1482
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 4208
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 3704
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 142851
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 994
General specs
General specs — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Release date
  • 2020
  • December 08
  • 2017
  • December
Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
  • Black
  • orchid grey
  • Gold
  • Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 270 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 24 h (3G) Music play - Up to 66 h
Body build
  • Glass front
  • plastic frame
  • glass back
  • Front/back glass
  • aluminum frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE (unspecified)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 13(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 18(800)
  • 19(800)
  • 20(800)
  • 26(850)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 66(1700/2100)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • Yes
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.24 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • - 24-bit/192kHz audio
  • Always-on display
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for K30 Pro, Galaxy A8 (2018).
SpecificationK30 ProGalaxy A8 (2018)
Dop
  • - Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity - Fast charging 20W
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging -ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A530F (Europe
  • Global Single-SIM); A530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM) Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots