Apple iPhone XR
#710
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1103Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Performance
78.067.2
Camera
95.894.7
Display
75.084.3
Battery
84.088.7
Build
97.390.8
Connectivity
64.962.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
71.463.2
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 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
1080p@60fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & 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, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, 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