Samsung
So now both the iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 exist. But which “eight” phone should you get? Well let’s break down the specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S8
Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
Display
Display: 5.8” dual-curved QHD Super AMOLED®
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels (~570 ppi pixel density)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Platform
OS: Android 7.0
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU: Adreno 540
Card Slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) – single-SIM model,
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) – dual-SIM model
Internal Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Battery: Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Camera
Primary Specs: 12 MP Rear-Facing Camera, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash; 8MP Front-Facing Camera
Features: 1/2.5″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Features
Compatability with Gear VR, Iris security scanner, face scanner, fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, Bluetooth 5.0, Water & Dust Resistance, Bixby Vision – Intelligent Interface with natural voice interaction, Samsung Smart Switch
Price: Galaxy S8 + 64 GB starts at $724.99 (or $30.21 per month for 24 months at 0 percent APR), get up to $300 towards new Galaxy S* and a free Gear VR
iPhone 8
Body
Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inch)
Weight: 148 grams (5.22 ounces)
Display
Display: 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology, Retina HD display, and True Tone
Resolution: 1334 x 750 pixels at 326 ppi
Platform
OS: iOS 11 GM
Chipset: Apple A11 Bionic
CPU: 2 performance cores (25 percent faster than A10) and four high efficiency cores (70 percent faster)
GPU: 30 percent faster than A10
Card Slot: Nano-SIM, not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards
Internal Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM (also available as a 256 GB model)
Battery: Li-Ion Battery, “Lasts about the same as iPhone 7”, Talk time up to 14 hours, internet use up to 12 hours, video playback up to 13 hours, audio playback up to 40 hours, fast charge capable up to 50 percent charge in 30 minutes
Camera
Primary Specs: 12 MP rear-facing camera, all-new sensor for 83 percent more light, deeper pixels, new color filter, optical image stabilization, f/1.8 aperture, digital zoom up to 5x; 7 MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture, retina flash
Features: Faster low-light autofocus, improved pixel processor, hardware multiband noise reduction, Quad-LED True Tone flash, Slow sync flash
Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps; 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps; Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps; Apple-designed video encoder, faster video frame rates, real-time image and motion analysis, Optical image stabilization for video, Digital zoom up to 3x
Features
Wireless charging support based on Qi wireless charging standard, Touch ID, fingerprint sensor, LTE Advanced, Bluetooth 5.0, Stereo Speakers, Water and dust resistant, fast-charge capable, glass back, Siri
Price: Starts at $699 for 64GB model, also available as a 256 GB model for a yet unannounced price
