Apple iPhone XR
#1043
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1549Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Performance
64.454.3
Camera
49.949.9
Display
76.579.5
Battery
77.576.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
66.563.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XR features a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone XR is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, which generally offers superior processing power compared to the Snapdragon 820 in the S7 Active.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the S7 Active supports 4K video recording at 30fps, while the iPhone XR can record at up to 60fps.
- The iPhone XR has a smaller 2942 mAh battery compared to the S7 Active's 4000 mAh, providing longer battery life for the latter.
- Software-wise, the iPhone XR runs iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the S7 Active operates on Android 6.0, upgradable to 7.0, with a less modern interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
General
Release Date
2018, October 26
2016
Announced
2018, September 12
2016
Description
Versions:A2105 (Global market)A1984 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2107 (China)A2108 (China, Hong Kong, Macau)A2106 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.1"
Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
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 A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB 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, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
7 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 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
1080p@60fps
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2942 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable (11.16 Wh)
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W 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, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, 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, LTE, 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, 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 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
iOS 12, 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