iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Short Description
iPhone X
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 2716 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy S8
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 / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
How is iPhone X better than Samsung Galaxy S8?
AnTuTu score is about 36% higher
More internal storage in max option: 64GB, 256GB vs 64GB
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 148.9 mm (5.86 inches)
The phone is 6 months newer
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
How is Samsung Galaxy S8 better than iPhone X?
Bigger battery capacity: 3000 mAh vs 2716 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.7 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
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
Lighter: 155 g (5.47 ounces) vs 174 g (6.14 ounces)
Narrower: 68.1 mm (2.68 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
More color options: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red vs Space Gray, Silver
Size Comparison
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
174 g
(6.14 ounces)
5.8"
5.8"
Height
148.9 mm
(5.86 inches)
Width
68.1 mm
(2.68 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
155 g
(5.47 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
174 g
(6.14 ounces)
Height
148.9 mm
(5.86 inches)
Width
68.1 mm
(2.68 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
155 g
(5.47 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 4.4
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Score 4.4
Score 4.4
CNet
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
TechRadar
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
PCMag
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Smartprix
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone X
507,548 +36.4%
Samsung Galaxy S8
372,105
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone X
192,337 +74.99%
Samsung Galaxy S8
109,916
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone X
122,353 +4.71%
Samsung Galaxy S8
116,845
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone X
101,238 +27.61%
Samsung Galaxy S8
79,336
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone X
91,620 +38.8%
Samsung Galaxy S8
66,008
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone X
2,098 +46.51%
Samsung Galaxy S8
1,432
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 X
910 +154.9%
Samsung Galaxy S8
357
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 X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Battery Life
Charging timeComparison videos
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Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S8
Design
Weight
174 g (6.14 ounces)
155 g (5.47 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
8 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
68.1 mm (2.68 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
148.9 mm (5.86 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1.5 m
Volume
78.4 cm³
81.12 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Space Gray, Silver
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
French Repairability Index
4.8
-
Display
Screen size
5.8"
5.8"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
568 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1440 x 2960 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 5
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Has a curved display
-
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB
64GB
RAM
3GB
4GB
Android version
-
Android 9 Pie
CPU speed
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.7 GHz
GPU clock speed
1066 MHz
546 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
-
1866 MHz
Semiconductor size
10 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 11
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
29.8 GB/s
EMMC version
-
5.1
Maximum memory amount
3GB
4GB
Release date
2017
2017
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
GPU turbo
-
900 MHz
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
256GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
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 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/1.7
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
4
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
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
-
✔
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
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
-
Supports instant markup
✔
-
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
-
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
-
Has voice commands
✔
-
More languages supported
56
-
Battery
Battery power
2716 mAh
3000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
15W
Wireless charging speed
5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
22 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
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
1000 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 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)
0.87W/kg
-
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
Body SAR (US)
1.17W/kg
-
Head SAR (US)
1.09W/kg
-
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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