Apple iPhone 11
#601
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1103Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Performance
79.267.2
Camera
95.894.7
Display
73.884.3
Battery
86.088.7
Build
96.490.8
Connectivity
71.662.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.763.2
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2