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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: video stabilization comparison

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Sep 27, 2017, 9:33 AM

Video stabilization has been a marquee feature of flagship phones: more affordable devices simply don't get it and video that's recorded on such phones - even in 4K - looks terribly jittery and often borders with the unusable.

That's why we look at two of the best phones out there: the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to see which one does better in terms of video stabilization.

Both phones support a dual camera system on their back with a main, wide-angle camera and a secondary, tentatively called 'telephoto' lens that allows a 2x optical zoom. The main camera on both has optical image stabilization (OIS), while the secondary tele lens only has OIS on the Note 8.

Here are the full camera specs:

Camera Specs	Apple iPhone 8 Plus	Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Rear Camera 1	12MP	12MP
Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.7
Focal distance	28 mm	26 mm
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera 2	12MP	12MP
Aperture	f/2.8	f/2.4
Focal distance	56 mm	52 mm
Optical Image Stabilization	No	Yes

Does this make a difference?

Take a look at the video right above and see for yourselves.

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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