The Galaxy S8+ vs. the competition: Big sibling battle
Samsung's new large handset offers a lot more than just its size.
Samsung knows you like big phones. However, the Galaxy Note's gone MIA this year for understandable reasons, leaving the new Galaxy S8+ to step up with its 6.2-inch screen and curved edges. But the Galaxy S8 line isn't the only big-and-bigger handset duo out there right now, with Apple and Google already staking their claims with similar pairings. The screen of the S8+ certainly dwarfs those on the Pixel XL and the 7 Plus, but is that enough of an advantage? Check out the specs of these three larger flagships to get a better idea of the new phone's capabilities, and stay tuned for our full review of the S8+ in the coming weeks!
Pricing | Not available; varies by carrier | $769, $869 (off-contract) | $769, $869, $969 (off-contract) |
Known dimensions | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches) | 154.72 x 75.74 x 7.31mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.29 inches) | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches) |
Weight | 173g (6.1 ounces) | 168g (5.92 ounces) | 188g (6.63 ounces) |
Screen size | 6.2 inches (158.1mm) | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) | 139.7mm (5.5 inches) |
Screen resolution | 2,960 x 1,440 (529 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (534 ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi) |
Screen type | Quad HD+ AMOLED | Quad HD AMOLED | Retina HD |
Battery | 3,500mAh | 3,450mAh | 2,900mAh |
Internal storage | 64GB | 32/128GB | 32/128/256GB |
External storage | microSD | None | None |
Rear camera | 12MP, f/1.7 | 12.3MP, f/2.0, 1.55µm pixel size | Dual cameras, 12MP, f/1.8 and f/2.8 |
Front-facing camera | 8MP | 8MP, f/2.4, 1.4µm pixel size | 7MP, f/2.2 |
Video capture | 4K | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2 | v4.2 |
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Apple A10 Fusion |
CPU | 2.3GHz octa-core | 2.15GHz quad-core | 2.34GHz quad-core |
GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 530 | PowerVR Series 7XT GT7600 Plus |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 3GB |
WiFi | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac | Dual band, 802.11ac |
Operating system | Android 7.0 | Android 7.1 | iOS 10 |
Notable features | Iris scanning, fingerprint sensor, IP68 certified, USB Type-C | Fingerprint sensor, IP53 certified, USB Type-C | Touch ID, IP67 certified, Lightning connector |
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