Comparison sony xperia xz premium vs samsung galaxy s8

With the appearance on the scene of the Samsung Galaxy S8, the telephony sector is now a bit more complicated. Especially for brands like LG or Sony, direct competitors of the South Korean. The Japanese, for example, is currently able to compete with the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. In fact, today we are going to put this device face to face with the current Samsung flagship. Both offer a similar performance, a design that does not leave indifferent and a photographic section to match. If you want to know all their differences and similarities, do not miss the following comparison Sony Xperia XZ Premium against Samsung Galaxy S8.

Design

Both the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Sasmung Galaxy S8 offer a design that is consistent with their technical performance. That is, we are talking about high-end devices and it shows in general. The Galaxy S8 uses the same materials as the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The terminal once again has metallic frames and rounded corners in which there is almost no presence of bezels. In addition, glass has been used again on the back, which gives it a very sophisticated image.

The changes this year are seers. In fact, it is the generation that has suffered the most changes at the design level. To the aforementioned, we must also add the elimination of the start button on the front. Failing that, we will find ourselves in the lower area of ​​the panel with three touch buttons to control the equipment. For its part, we now locate the fingerprint reader on the back of the device. A place that for many users is much more comfortable.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 continues to have the famous IP68 certification. This means that it is resistant to water and dust. the terminal can be submerged up to a meter deep for half an hour. Its full dimensions are 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 millimeters and its weight is 173 grams. At first we can buy it in three colors: black, purple gray, black and metallic gray. It is very likely that later it will arrive in more colors.

And what can we say about the design of the Xperia XZ Premium? This smartphone preserves the square style that the Japanese company likes so much. We are talking about a design very similar to that of the Sony Xperia XZ. It is true that it continues to wear a metallic chassis and glass on both sides. However, during our first contact with it, we observed that the upper and lower ends have sharper edges.

The Xperia XZ Premium is committed to large frames in the front, without the presence of physical buttons. In your case, the fingerprint reader is located on one of its sides. If we turn it over, we can see that its back has a lot of shine, which gives it a very elegant image. Its exact dimensions are 156 x 77 x 7.9 millimeters and its weight is 195 grams. It is, therefore, somewhat heavier than its rival. This is supplemented by the incorporation of IP68 certification. Like its competitor the Galaxy S8, it is able to withstand underwater in up to a meter of depth for almost 30 minutes.

screen

One of the features of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium to highlight is the screen. Sony is a large television manufacturer, something that has also wanted to demonstrate with the panel of its current flagship. The terminal includes a 4K screen, the first with HDR technology in a smartphone. This has a size of 5.5 inches (resolution of 3,840 í— 2,160 pixels), resulting in a density of 801 dpi.

The panel does not stand out solely for the resolution. We also find Triluminos technology, which improves color and shine. Specifically, it is capable of displaying colors more similar to those we see in reality. As if this were not enough, we can enjoy a dynamic contrast enhancer to improve blacks and the sharpness of colors. To all this we must add the X-Reality technology, which works so that the final quality of the image is better.

Processor, memory and operating system

Performance is also a maxim in these two teams that we compare today. The Samsung Galaxy S8 includes this year inside the new version of the Exynos processor, which is even more powerful. With eight cores (four of them running at 2.3 GHz and the other four at 1.7 GHz). According to the Asian firm, the new SoC is capable of yielding 20% ​​and mounts a graphics 23% more efficient than last year. Furthermore, it has been manufactured in the 10nm process. Accompanying this processor are a 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal space. The capacity can be expanded by microSD type cards of up to 256 GB.

For its part, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor inside. It is an eight-core SoC, four working at 2.5 GHz and the other four at 1.9 GHz. In this case, an Adreno 540 GPU is in charge of the graphics. This chip goes hand in hand with 4 GB of RAM memory and 64 GB of internal UFS storage. Also expandable with microSD type cards of up to 256 GB.

Comparative sheet

	Sony Xperia XZ Premium	Samsung Galaxy S8
screen	5.5-inch, 4K 3840i — 2160 pixels (801 dpi), HDR	5.8 ”Super AMOLED ³ resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels, 570 dpi
Main chamber	19 megapixels, 4K video, 5-axis stabilizer, predictive capture	12 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7, LED flash
Camera for selfies	13 megapixels, f / 2.0, Full HD video, wide angle	8 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7, LED flash
Internal memory	64 GB	64 GB
Extension	microSD up to 256GB	microSD up to 256GB
Processor and RAM	Snapdragon 835 (2.5 GHz Quad Core and 1.9 GHz Quad Core), 4 GB RAM	Exynos 8895 (eight cores 4 at 2.3 GHz and 4 at 1.7 GHz), 4 GB of RAM
Drums	3,230 mAh	3,000 mAh, fast charging, wireless charging
Operating system	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Connections	BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac	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, IP68 certification, colors: silver, black	Metal and glass, 58% screen ratio. Colors: black, silver and purple
Dimensions	156 x 77 x 7.9 millimeters (195 grams)	148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (155 grams)
Featured Features	Fingerprint reader, Super slow motion, S-Force Front Surround Sound	Fingerprint reader, iris scanner, facial recognition, Bixby, waterproof (IP68)
Release date	Coming soon	April 28, 2017
Price	750 euros (to be confirmed)	810 euros

In regards to the operating system, both teams are governed by Android 7.0 Nougat. This latest version of Google's mobile platform has included numerous functions. One of them is the multi-window mode, which will allow us to use two applications at the same time from the same screen. It should be mentioned that the Galaxy S8 arrives this year with the new virtual assistant Bixby. Very similar to Siri, Cortana or Alexa.

Camera and multimedia

We have two high-end devices in front of us and that will be noticed in the photographic section. In fact, one of the best features of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is found precisely here. Japan's new smartphone offers a 19-megapixel main camera with a 1 / 2.3-inch Exmor sensor. The firm has included several features to improve captures. we have, for example, a predictive capture mode and another that reduces image noise.

Additionally, the Xperia XZ Premium includes a 5-axis stabilization system and a predictive hybrid autofocus system. The terminal also has the possibility of recording videos with 4K resolution. Also super slow motion at 960fps. The front chamber is composed of a 13 megapixel sensor with a size of 1 / 3.06 inches. Its lens is a 22-millimeter wide angle with an f / 2.0 aperture.

The Samsung Gaalxy S8, for its part, also has a photographic section that will give a lot to talk about. The current flagship of the South Korean boasts a 12-megapixel Dual Pixel camera and f / 1.7 aperture. This phablet also makes use of a fast focus system and an optical image stabilizer. In turn, the stabilization system extends to video. We will be able to record with 4K resolution.

On the front we will find this year with news. The new equipment has a camera for selfies with a resolution of 8 megapixels and aperture f / 1.7. Some extras have been added, including effects, stickers or labels.

Autonomy and connectivity

We are nearing the end of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium versus Samsung Galaxy S8 comparison. As you can see, the devices behave in a similar way in almost all sections. It could not be less in this. The Xperia XZ Premium equips a 3,230 milliamp battery. The best thing is that it has a Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging system from Qualcomm and adaptive charging technology from Qnovo. This will allow us to load the terminal quickly, for when we have to run.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 battery is 3,000 milliamps. Fast charging and wireless charging technology has also been included. In principle, this battery would have to be prepared to offer autonomy for the whole day. In any case, we will have to wait for more exact tests to better understand its performance.

With regard to connectivity, both terminals are prepared with the latest. Both the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Galaxy S8 integrate Bluetooth (5.0 in the case of the Galaxy S8), WiFi 802.11ac, GPS, USB type C port or NFC.

Conclusions and prices

If you are thinking of buying one of the two phones, you will have already seen that either of them will respond very well to current demands. None disappoints in terms of performance or photographic section. They also stand out for their connections and design. In addition, the two new equipment from the Asian firms include IP68 certification, which gives them resistance to water and dust. In favor of the Galaxy S8 we will say that this year it offers virtual assistant (Bixby) and improved security thanks to an iris scanner.

Regarding prices and availability. It has not been confirmed yet, but the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is expected to land on the market at a price that will be around 750 euros. For its part, the Galaxy S8 will arrive at a price of 810 euros on April 28. It is already possible to reserve it.