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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 88.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| -- | Android 12, 11, 10 |
| 2017-08-11 | 2020-02-14 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Mirror black and Mirror purple |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 245.00 | $ 1380.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 425 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Z Flip has a score of 88.5, which is a little bit better than Galaxy S8 Active's 81.9 global score. The Galaxy Z Flip is a much newer phone, and it's also somewhat lighter and a lot thinner than Galaxy S8 Active. Galaxy S8 Active has just a bit better display than Galaxy Z Flip, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with more pixels per display inch and a better 1440 x 2960px resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip features a much greater memory for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 256 GB internal storage. Galaxy Z Flip counts with a bit better processor than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Z Flip also has a higher amount of RAM memory.
Galaxy S8 Active counts with superior battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, because it has a 21 percent bigger battery capacity. Galaxy Z Flip captures clearer videos and photos than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a smaller aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, the same camera sensor size and the same resolution back camera, the Galaxy Z Flip also counts with higher 60 fps video frame rate.
Although Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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