Comparison samsung galaxy s7 edge vs samsung galaxy s8 plus

Samsung's catalog continues to grow. The South Korean recently announced the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, a phablet-type device with very interesting features. We can say that this new model aims to replace the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, announced last year. It follows the line of this terminal, with a curved screen and similar functions. Of course, in this generation the South Korean has done a great job and has improved features such as resolution, processor or internal memory.

In addition, we find new functions such as the Bixby assistant, iris scanner or Android 7 as standard. Unlike the Galaxy S7 edge, the S8 Plus also offers a fresh design, with a completely different profile. Another of the great changes we will find in the front camera. Samsung has used an 8 megapixel sensor this year, a perfect resolution for selfies. If you want to know all the differences and similarities between these two phones, do not miss the comparison Samsung Galaxy S7 edge against Galaxy S8 Plus.

Design

There are big design differences between the Galaxy S7 edge and the S8 Plus. The first combines metal on the sides and resistant glass on both the front and the back. So far they are the same. But, the S7 edge maintains the home button that has disappeared this year in the current high-end of the South Korean. Of course, the S7 edge is thinner and more stylish. Its exact measurements are 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm and its weight is 157 grams.

Like its rival, it offers IP68 certification. This means that it can be submerged in water up to a meter deep for half an hour.

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

As we say, Samsung has made big changes to its new flagship this year. The device still uses metal and glass, but now it does without the physical home button. Otherwise, we will have to use the touch controls on the screen. This change in design has resulted in the company having to relocate the fingerprint reader. Now we can locate it in the back instead of in the front, as we see in all the previous terminals of the company.

The full dimensions of this phone are 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 millimeters and its weight is 173 grams. At first we can get it in three different colors: black, purple gray or metallic gray.

Samsung Galaxy S8

screen

One of the great novelties that came with the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge was the curved screen on both sides. The terminal makes use of a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with QHD resolution, so it offers a density of 518 pixels per inch. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus will improve this section significantly. First of all because it offers a panel with an improved size and resolution. It has one of 6.2 inches and a QHD + resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels, which gives it a density of 529 dpi.

In addition, Samsung has added a somewhat different format in this generation, with an 18.5: 9 aspect ratio. We are going to find ourselves, therefore, with a screen somewhat longer than usual. Which means that we can enjoy a more complete experience when watching all kinds of multimedia content. Like its rival, this device also has the always-on display function. Thanks to it, we can review all kinds of notifications without having to unlock the main screen at any time.

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Processor, memory and operating system

As it happens every year, Samsung has slightly improved the performance on its current flagship. We say lightly because, as we will see below, the two processors are practically the same. It was difficult to improve the present. The Galaxy S7 edge has a processor to match. Specifically, it is powered by an Exynos 8890, an eight-core chip operating at a maximum of 2.3 GHz. This SoC goes hand in hand with a 4 GB RAM. There have been no changes in this either and, contrary to what was expected, the Galaxy S8 Plus also uses the same RAM.

In any case, its processor has been renewed and integrates the new Exynos 8895. This chip also offers eight processing cores running at a maximum of 2.3 GHz. That is why we said that the power really remains practically the same. We will have to wait to test it, but we do not expect it to perform much better than its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Where we will find changes is in the internal storage capacity. While the Galaxy S7 edge has 32 GB, the S8 Plus goes up to 64 GB. Both can be expanded by using microSD-type cards up to 256GB. For its part, with regard to the operating system, the Galaxy S7 edge came standard with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. You can currently upgrade to the new version of the platform. The Galaxy S8 Plus does have Android 7.0 Nougat as standard. This new version has incorporated some improvements. We can mention among them the new multi-window function, which allows you to use two applications at the same time from the same screen.

We take the opportunity to highlight here one of the great novelties this year of the Galaxy S8 Plus and which its rival does not have right now in this comparison. We talk about Bixby. It is a new assistant that will allow us to access functions much faster by voice. Bixby is similar to Cortana, Alexa, or Siri.

Comparative sheet

	Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
screen	5.5 ″ Super AMOLED, QHD resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 424 dpi	6.2 inches, 2,960 x 1,440-pixel QHD + (529 dpi)
Main chamber	12 MP, aperture f / 1.7, LED flash	12 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7, LED flash
Camera for selfies	5 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7	8 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7, LED flash
Internal memory	32 GB	64 GB
Extension	microSD up to 256 GB	microSD up to 256 GB
Processor and RAM	Exynos 8890 (2.3 GHz 4 cores and 1.6 GHz 4 cores), 4 GB RAM	Exynos 8895 (eight cores 4 at 2.3 GHz and 4 at 1.7 GHz), 4 GB of RAM
Drums	3,600 mAh, fast charging, wireless charging	3,500 mAh
Operating system	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7 Nougat
Connections	Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB 2.0, NFC, Wi-Fi 4G, 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac	Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
SIM	nanoSIM	nanoSIM
Design	Metal and glass curved screen,	Metal and glass, 58% screen ratio. Colors: black, silver and purple
Dimensions	150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (157 grams)	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173 gr
Featured Features	Fingerprint reader, Dual Pixel, waterproof (IP68)	Fingerprint reader, iris scanner, facial recognition, Bixby, waterproof (IP68)
Release date	Available	April 28, 2017
Price	600 euros (in April 2017)	910 euros

Camera

This year there have not been big changes in the photographic section either. We only have to highlight the increase in resolution for the front camera. The main sensor remains the same for the two phones. The Samsung Galaxy edge S7 and S8 Samsung Galaxy Plus feature a Dual Pixel 12 - megapixel sensor. The aperture is f / 1.7. It also offers dual LED flash and optical image stabilization. Also, this camera manages to record videos in 4K.

As we say, the big changes we are going to see from the front. And is that, Samsung has said goodbye this year to 5 megapixels and has introduced 8 megapixels in its current high-end. This secondary sensor maintains an aperture of f / 1.7 and has an automatic HDR mode. We're really going to get great results for selfies, although we'll have to check it out further in our benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Autonomy and connectivity

One of the weakest points of the Galaxy S8 Plus when comparing it with the Galaxy S7 edge we will find it in the battery. To everyone's surprise, the South Korean has this year equipped its current flagship phone with a lower amperage. The S8 Plus comes with a 3,500 mAh battery, while the S7 edge has a 3,600 mAh battery. This is a minimal difference, which we do not think admits doubts when deciding on one model or another. The two teams offer fast charging and wireless charging. This will be an advantage when we have to travel or have the phone charged as quickly as possible.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

There are also some differences in the connectivity section. In this the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus comes out better. This device has bluetooth 5.0 and a USB type C port. Otherwise, the Galaxy S7 edge does not have this port and offers bluetooth 4.2. For the rest, the two also make use of GPS, NFC or 4G Wi-Fi, 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. Also, an added advantage in the Galaxy S8 Plus, is that it has a retina scanner and facial recognition. Thanks to these two functions we can significantly improve security. One of the biggest concerns of today's manufacturers.

Conclusions

As we have seen throughout this comparison Samsung Galaxy S7 edge against Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, the two models present few differences. Yes, some very interesting ones, where the S8 Plus comes out much better stopped. Among them we can mention the new Bixby assistant, the iris scanner or a larger screen. With a higher resolution and panoramic format to see video at higher quality.

If you are thinking about whether to buy one model or another, perhaps what you have to look at above all is the price. The Galaxy S8 Plus will hit the market on April 28 at a price of 910 euros. Currently it can be reserved. The S7 edge can currently be found around 600 euros.