Apple iPhone 11
#951
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1549Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Performance
64.454.3
Camera
50.649.9
Display
76.579.5
Battery
80.076.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
67.063.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 11 features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has a smaller 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a significantly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 11 is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 820 in the S7 Active.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the iPhone 11 supports more advanced video recording options.
- The iPhone 11 has a smaller 3110 mAh battery compared to the S7 Active's 4000 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- Software-wise, the iPhone 11 runs iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the S7 Active operates on Android 6.0, upgradable to 7.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the iPhone.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iPhone 11 using glass and aluminum, while the S7 Active employs a plastic back with a more rugged design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 11
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
General
Release Date
2019, September 10
2016
Announced
2019, September 10
2016
Description
Versions: A2221 (International); A2111 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands); A2223 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.1"
Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
828
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
12 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3110 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable (11.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight
194 g
184.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes