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| Global Score | |
| 81.7 | 88.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| -- | Android 12, 11, 10 |
| 2017-04-21 | 2020-02-14 |
| 5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches | 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Arctic silver, Burgundy red, Coral blue, Maple gold, Midnight black, Orchid gray and Rose pink | Mirror black and Mirror purple |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 173.00 | $ 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), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, 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 is just a bit better than the Galaxy S8, getting a general score of 88.5 against 81.7. Galaxy Z Flip's body is way newer and just a little thinner than the Galaxy S8's, although it is also somewhat heavier. The Galaxy S8 has a bit more vivid display than Galaxy Z Flip, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and a better pixel density.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip counts with a way bigger memory to install applications and games than Galaxy S8, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a little faster processor than Galaxy S8, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip also has a larger amount of RAM.
The Galaxy Z Flip shoots slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy S8, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture, and they both have a same size sensor, the same resolution camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Galaxy Z Flip also counts with faster 60 fps video frame rate.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a bit superior battery life than Galaxy S8, because it has a 10 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy S8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy S8. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy S8, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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