Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1934
Samsung Galaxy S9+
#1427Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Performance
57.962.5
Camera
50.950.9
Display
76.579.5
Battery
62.061.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.464.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a sturdy aluminum and glass build, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ utilizes Gorilla Glass 5 for both front and back, offering a premium feel.
- The iPhone has a 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the S9+ boasts a larger 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, while the S9+ uses either the Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, both providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering dual 12 MP setups, but the S9+ has a wider aperture range and additional video features like 720p@960fps recording.
- The S9+ also has a larger 3500 mAh battery with wireless charging, compared to the iPhone's 2900 mAh battery without wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 15.8.1, while the S9+ operates on Android 10 with One UI 2.5, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9+
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2018
Announced
2016, September 07
2018, February 25
Description
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Versions: G965F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G965F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G965U (USA); G965W (Canada); G9650 (China, LATAM)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
7 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
OS Version
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes