Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
#2099
Samsung Galaxy S8
#1439Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S8
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.864.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Galaxy S8 has a larger 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the S7 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, whereas the S8 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, offering improved efficiency and speed.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the S8 supports additional video recording options, including 1080p at 60fps.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 3000 mAh for both models, with similar charging capabilities.
- The S7 runs on Android 6.0, upgradable to 8.0, while the S8 comes with Android 7.0, upgradable to 9.0, featuring the newer One UI for an enhanced software experience.
- Build quality is also improved in the S8, which uses Gorilla Glass 5 compared to the S7's Gorilla Glass 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S8
General
Release Date
2016
2017, April 24
Announced
2016
2017, March 29
Description
Versions: G930A (AT&T, Cricket); G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); G930V (Verizon); G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); G930R (US Cellular); G930U (Unlock model)
Versions: G950F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G950FD (Global Dual-SIM); G950U (USA Unlocked); G950A (AT&T); G950P (Sprint); G950T (T-Mobile); G950V (Verizon); G950R4 (US Cellular); G950W (Canada); G950S/G950K/G950L (South Korea); G9500 (China)
Display
Size
5.1"
5.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
N/A
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight
152 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / 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 (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes