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Global Score
81.983.8
Basic Information
SamsungApple
2017-08-112016-09-16
5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches
7.34 ounces6.63 ounces
Gold and GrayBlack, Gold, Jet black, Red, Rose gold and Silver
--Aluminum
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 245.00$ 969.00
Display / Screen
5.8 inches5.5 inches
2960 x 1440 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
Super AMOLED IPS LCD
568 pixels per inch401 pixels per inch
--625 cd/m2 brightness
No touch screenNo touch screen
8.98.6
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipsetApple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset
Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor
4 GB RAM3 GB RAM
Adreno 540 GPUPowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU
9.279.27
Storage
64 GB internal memory256 GB internal memory
microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slotNo SD card slot
10.7813.3
Camera
12.00 MP + 8.00 MP12.00 MP + 7.00 MP
f/1.70 aperturef/1.80 aperture
26.00mm focal length28.00mm focal length
0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor0.33 inches (1/3") sensor
3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video
9.799.68
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA
Nano SIMNano SIM
6.66.7
Battery Life
4000mAh Li - Ion Battery2900mAh Li - Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless Charging--
5.924.88
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.1, EDR Bluetooth 4.2
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

The iPhone 7 Plus is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, getting an 83.8 score against 81.9. IPhone 7 Plus's design is much thinner and just a bit lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, despite of the fact that it was released only 11 months before. Apple iPhone 7 Plus's processor is just as good as the Galaxy S8 Active one, although the Apple iPhone 7 Plus has less and slower CPU cores and 1 GB lesser RAM.

The Galaxy S8 Active features a bit more vivid screen than iPhone 7 Plus, because it has a little bit bigger display, a higher pixel density and a way higher 1440 x 2960 resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active captures a bit better videos and photos than Apple iPhone 7 Plus, and although they both have a same resolution back camera, the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and the same video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active also has a larger camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a larger diafragm aperture for better low light photography and videos.

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a very superior storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal memory. The Galaxy S8 Active features a really longer battery life than iPhone 7 Plus, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2900mAh.

Although iPhone 7 Plus is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy S8 Active. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy S8 Active, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.




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