iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Short Description
iPhone 8 Plus
Screen size: 5.5" / Resolution: 1080 x 1920 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 2675 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy S9
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
How is iPhone 8 Plus better than Samsung Galaxy S9?
AnTuTu score is about 0% higher
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
How is Samsung Galaxy S9 better than iPhone 8 Plus?
Bigger battery capacity: 3000 mAh vs 2675 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz vs 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 4GB vs 3GB
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.8" vs 5.5"
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px vs 1080 x 1920 px
Lighter: 163 g (5.75 ounces) vs 202 g (7.13 ounces)
Narrower: 68.7 mm (2.7 inches) vs 78.1 mm (3.07 inches)
Shorter: 147.7 mm (5.81 inches) vs 158.4 mm (6.24 inches)
More color options: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue vs Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
The phone is 5 months newer
Size Comparison
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Height
158.4 mm
(6.24 inches)
Width
78.1 mm
(3.07 inches)
Thickness
7.5 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
202 g
(7.13 ounces)
5.5"
5.8"
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
Height
158.4 mm
(6.24 inches)
Width
78.1 mm
(3.07 inches)
Thickness
7.5 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
202 g
(7.13 ounces)
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Expert Score
Score 4.1
Score 4.1
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Score 4.1
Score 4.1
CNet
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
TechRadar
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Tech Advisor
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
PCMag
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Smartprix
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 8 Plus
470,655 +0.03%
Samsung Galaxy S9
470,496
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone 8 Plus
176,392 +28.16%
Samsung Galaxy S9
137,633
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone 8 Plus
104,399
Samsung Galaxy S9
168,155 +61.07%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone 8 Plus
98,177 +13.92%
Samsung Galaxy S9
86,184
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone 8 Plus
91,687 +16.76%
Samsung Galaxy S9
78,524
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone 8 Plus
3,432 +51.06%
Samsung Galaxy S9
2,272
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone 8 Plus
3,350 +43.28%
Samsung Galaxy S9
2,338
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone 8 Plus
1,994 +11.02%
Samsung Galaxy S9
1,796
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone 8 Plus
917 +64.04%
Samsung Galaxy S9
559
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Price in USA -
From $ 100
Price in Europe -
From € 187
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About Products
iPhone 8 Plus
The iPhone 8 Plus offers a blend of classic design and powerful performance. Featuring a 5.5-inch Retina HD display, it provides sharp visuals and vibrant colors, ideal for browsing, gaming, and streaming. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it delivers fast and smooth performance, handling apps and multitasking with ease.
The 12MP dual-camera system with Portrait Mode and optical zoom captures stunning photos, while the 7MP front camera is perfect for selfies and FaceTime. With Touch ID for secure unlocking, wireless charging, and a durable glass and aluminum design, the iPhone 8 Plus remains a reliable and stylish choice for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S9
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a flagship device known for its premium design and powerful performance. Its 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and deep contrasts, perfect for multimedia consumption and gaming. Powered by the Exynos 9810 processor (or Snapdragon 845 in some regions), it ensures smooth multitasking, excellent speed, and responsiveness for any task.
One of its standout features is the 12MP rear camera with dual aperture, automatically adjusting to light conditions to deliver brilliant photos in both bright and low-light environments. The Super Slow-Mo feature allows users to capture incredible slow-motion videos.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9
Design
Weight
202 g (7.13 ounces)
163 g (5.75 ounces)
Thickness
7.5 mm (0.3 inches)
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
78.1 mm (3.07 inches)
68.7 mm (2.7 inches)
Height
158.4 mm (6.24 inches)
147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1.5 m
Volume
92.78 cm³
86.25 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue
French Repairability Index
6.6
-
Display
Screen size
5.5"
5.8"
Display type
IPS, LCD
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
401 ppi
570 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 1920 px
1440 x 2960 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
530 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1300:1
-
Has a curved display
-
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
3GB
4GB
Android version
-
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
1066 MHz
572 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
-
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
10 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
28.7 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
-
2 MB
Maximum memory amount
3GB
8GB
L3 cache
-
4 MB
Release date
2017
2018
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
-
384 KB
Memory channels
-
4
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
256GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
Number of transistors
-
5.3 million
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
7MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.8 & f/1.8
f/1.5
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
-
Optical zoom
2x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
-
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/1.7
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Sensor size
-
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Pixel size (main camera)
-
1.4 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
-
✔
Operating system
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
-
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
-
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Supports widgets
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
2675 mAh
3000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
15W
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
17.2 hours
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
200 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Has an iris scanner
-
✔
Head SAR (eu)
0.94W/kg
0.32W/kg
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
Body SAR (US)
1.15W/kg
0.75W/kg
Head SAR (US)
1.15W/kg
0.44W/kg
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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