Comparison samsung galaxy s8 plus vs iphone 7 plus
Table of contents:
- Comparative sheet
- 1. Display and design
- Power and memory
- Photographic section
- Operating system
- Battery and connections
- Opinions and price
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus are two of the most important devices on the market. Each one, in their own line, is capable of satisfying the most demanding public. Those who need a mobile for much more than talking and sending messages on WhatsApp. If we compare them, we find some important similarities. They offer a large screen, a camera capable of capturing good images or a high-performance processor. However, there are many more differences than similar. This is something that should be taken into account when opting for one of the two. Let's see section by section what those differences are and in which field one has more power than the other.
Comparative sheet
| iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus | |
| screen | 5.5 inches, Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 dpi | 6.2 inches, 2,960 x 1,440-pixel QHD + (529 dpi) |
| Main chamber | Two 12 megapixel lenses (F / 1.8 wide and F / 2.8 telephoto), Quad LED flash | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f / 1.7, OIS, fast focus system |
| Camera for selfies | 7 megapixels with f / 2.2 aperture and automatic image stabilizer | 8 MP, f / 1.7 |
| Internal memory | 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB | 64 GB |
| Extension | ICloud online storage systems (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive) | With 256 GB microSD cards |
| Processor and RAM | A10 | 8-core Exynos (4 x 2.3 GHz and 4 x 1.7 GHz), 4 GB RAM |
| Drums | 2,900 mAh | 3,500 mAh with fast charging and wireless charging |
| Operating system | iOS 10 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac, Lightning | BT 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac |
| SIM | nanoSIM | nanoSIM |
| Design | Aluminum and glass | Metal and glass, colors: black, purple gray and metallic gray |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 millimeters, 188 grams | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173 gr |
| Featured Features | Touch ID included in the home button | Fingerprint reader, retina scanner, facial recognition |
| Release date | Available | Available |
| Price | From 900 euros | From 850 euros |
1. Display and design
If we look closely at them we can see that at first glance there are already some obvious differences between the two phones. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus offers a larger screen and with a technology (Infinity Display) that allows to house a very large panel in less space. The panel is 6.2 inches and has a QHD + resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels, which gives it a density of 525 pixels per inch. It also uses Always On Display, a function that allows you to see basic data such as the time or the presence of notifications with the screen off.
For its part, the panel of the iPhone 7 Plus is 5.5 inches (somewhat smaller) with a Full HD resolution. Of course, Apple uses a technology called Retina HD, which provides more quality and brightness to the projected image. In fact, the company claims that this screen would offer 25 percent more brightness than its previous model.
And what about design? The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus once again makes use of metal frames and rounded beveled corners. The use of glass on the back and the buttons on the sides is also preserved. However, the fact that the frames have been reduced has caused a major change in the device. The physical home button on the front has disappeared. Now, we will find three touch buttons at the bottom of the panel that will help us better control the phablet.
This change has also caused the fingerprint reader to be moved to the rear. In this model it is located right next to the camera lens. This position has been used by other manufacturers for a long time and many users find it more comfortable. The Galaxy S8 Plus also boasts IP68 certification, making it completely waterproof. The iPhone 7 Plus also boasts this resistance, but in its case it has a somewhat lower certification, IP67. When it comes to dimensions, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is somewhat lighter than its rival, but thicker. Its exact measurements are 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 millimeters and its weight is 173 grams
The iPhone 7 Plus does not offer too many changes when compared to previous generations. It still sports the same anodized aluminum unibody chassis and features the same curved design. The usual symmetrical frames that surround the screen are also still present. Its main change and novelty is a new Home button that now does not respond to pressure, although it is not capacitive either. The device's taptic motor allows it to interact with it naturally, without any mechanical part in the process interfering.
Another of the surprises that we saw related to the design we have it in the new intense black color (jet black), which adds to the traditional matte black, gold, pink and silver. As we say, the iPhone 7 Plus is somewhat less light than its competitor, but thinner. It measures 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 millimeters and weighs 188 grams. By the way, don't look for the 3.5mm headphone port, Apple has dropped it in this generation. This has also clearly affected the design.
Power and memory
Inside the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus we are going to find a powerful processor with great performance. We are talking about a 64-bit Exynos built in the 10nm process with eight power cores (four working at 2.3 GHz and another four working at 1.7 GHz). As confirmed at the time by the company itself, the processor of the Galaxy S8 Plus is 10% faster than that of its predecessor. Accompanying this chip is a 4 GB RAM. The storage capacity is 64 GB, expandable by using microSD type cards.
The iPhone 7 Plus, for its part, is powered by an A10 chip, which is up to two times more powerful than that of its predecessor. As the company assured during its presentation, two of its four cores offer 40 percent more speed than those of the A9. The other two have higher efficiency, so they reduce the consumption of the iPhone 6 Plus processor by almost two thirds. In terms of storage capacity, in this generation Apple has decided to eliminate the 16 GB capacity. This means that the iPhone 7 Plus has a minimum capacity of 32GB. Then we find 128 GB and 256 GB versions.
Photographic section
And we come to one of the hottest points of any comparison, that of the photographic section. Neither the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus nor the iPhone 7 Plus are going to disappoint in this field. The first equips a Dual Pixel sensor with a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of f / 1.7. This technology translates on a practical level into a very fast approach, which will greatly improve the quality of our snapshots. The Galaxy S8 Plus camera also features dual-LED flash and optical image stabilization to prevent shaky shots. In addition, it offers the possibility of recording video in 4K quality at 60 fps. An 8 megapixel resolution sensor is integrated on the front of the device, perfect for selfies.
The iPhone 7 Plus has a double 12 megapixel sensor. While one captures a scene with a wider angle of view, the other enhances photos taken at a safe distance. Both have an f / 1.8 aperture that gives great luminosity in dark places. According to Apple, these sensors are 60% faster than those of the iPhone 6 Plus and 30% more effective. There is also a Quad-LED flash and image stabilization. It is also necessary to point out the presence of a new mode in the settings, known as the Bokeh effect. With this mode we can focus and detail a part of the image by blurring the rest of the elements. If we turn it around, on the front, there is room for a 7 megapixel resolution sensor with automatic digital image stabilization.
Operating system
While the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus runs one of the latest versions of Android (7.0), the iPhone 7 Plus has iOS 10. They are two different platforms, although they have more and more things in common. One of the features that most caught the attention of Nougat at the time was the multi-window function. This allows us to use two applications at the same time simultaneously. Android 7.0 also has a more efficient power saving system (Doze) and a smarter notification system.
For its part, iOS 10 is faster and performs better than other previous versions of the system. It also gives the possibility of turning on the screen just by lifting the mobile or deleting factory applications. Also, with iOS 10 Siri was opened to third-party apps and we have more uses for the 3D Touch. At this point, it should be mentioned in favor of the Galaxy S8 Plus that it is now capable of competing with Apple's iPhone also at the assistant level. And this year Samsung has introduced a new virtual assistant called Bixby, which is very similar to Siri. Ask him for almost anything that will help you.
Battery and connections
Apple still has a lot of work to do in the battery section. Let's hope that the iPhone 8 already boasts of these advances. There are big differences between the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus when it comes to autonomy. The Apple mobile has a 2,900 mAh, without fast charging or wireless charging. It will be difficult to get to a day and a half of intensive use with this mobile. For its part, the Galaxy S8 Plus mounts a 3,500 mAh with fast charging and wireless charging. It really behaves quite well in this section, with times that exceed a day and a half of use.
As you can imagine, in terms of connectivity, the Samsung terminal is well served. We locate the usual Bluetooth, NFC, LTE, WiFi and GPS. But it also incorporates a USB type C port that has replaced the traditional MicroUSB. For its part, Apple has permanently eliminated the 3.5-millimeter minijack on the iPhone 7 plus. Failing that, the Lightning connector will be responsible for charging and transferring data. This model also has WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2í — 2 MIMO, GPS, 4G or Bluetooth 4.2.
Opinions and price
We cannot deny that both the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus are two phones with capital letters. It will depend a lot on the needs of each user to choose one or the other. In favor of the Galaxy S8 Plus we can say that it meets perfectly in all sections, especially in terms of performance, camera or autonomy. It is a device that also takes care of details and design. In turn, the Apple mobile is very well served at the hardware level and also offers a double rear camera with the possibility of recording videos in 4k. In any case, the company has to improve the design and other sections such as the battery, in which it has already been surpassed by many manufacturers.
Regarding prices, the two are available in the market with a similar value. Around 900 euros. You already know that you have the option of getting them through an operator. You can pay them in installments and enjoy a rate for calls and data. Here you can check the prices of the iPhone 7 Plus with operators. Here those of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.
