Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Comparison between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.x
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.1 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,052
- against 418
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 2,691 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 529 ppi
- against 401 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A11 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Mali-G71 MP20 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.x |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.53 GHz Best value | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 597,749 | 194,971 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,052 Best value | 418 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,161 Best value | 1,429 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) | Octa-core: 4×2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 and 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 (EMEA); 4×2.35 GHz Kryo and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo (USA and China). |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Red | Black, Grey, Silver, Blue, Gold, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 67.4 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,691 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Talk time | 21 h | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 529 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,395 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ion-Strengthened Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 11 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 0.97 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.27 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1864, A1897, A1898, A1899, iPhone10,2, iPhone10,5 | SM-G955F, SM-G955FD, SM-G955W, SM-G955A, SM-G955P, SM-G955T, SM-G955V, SM-G955R4, SM-G955U, SM-G955S, SM-G955K, SM-G955L, SM-G955, SM-G955U1, SM-G955N, SM-G9550, SC-03J, G955F |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | Galaxy S8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
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