Apple iPhone 8 vs Galaxy S8 vs LG G6: A three-way specs comparison
It would be understandable if the iPhone X has caught your attention during yesterday's Apple keynote, and that's normal - after all, it was the main catwalk star of the show.
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 20 days (490 h)
the average is 20 days (490 h)
But what about the iPhone 8? While it might not be boasting the same scope of exclusive new features that the iPhone X enjoys, but it is undoubtedly the most affordable new iPhone, and truth be told, it doesn't look half-bad!
Given that it has some serious competition on the way, namely the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6. True, if you're heavily invested into the iOS ecosystem, it's unlikely that you will be peeking into the neighboring garden, but who knows!
In this regard, here's how the iPhone 8 stacks up against the aforementioned Android stars.
Apple iPhone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
65.34 %
84.26 %
79.47 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
13 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm
Flash
Quad LED
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Effects, Frames, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Manual focus, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
2560x1440 (QHD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
Water, Dust, Shock
IP certified
IP 67
IP 68
IP 68
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 530
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
64 GB
32 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x)
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Talk time
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (490 h)
the average is 20 days (490 h)
Internet use
3G
12 hours
LTE
14 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
40.00 hours
88.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
17.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
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4 Comments
1. Derekjeter
Posts: 1427; Member since: Oct 27, 2011
You really need to stop comparing different OS phones.
posted on Sep 13, 2017, 9:08 AM 2
4. mike2959
Posts: 687; Member since: Oct 08, 2011
On my way back to Apple. It's not the OEM fault. It's Android. Look I left Apple once again for Android and I'm about to go back. After 3 months with the 8+ battery is once again crap. The operating system is just terrible. The phone is slow. Yes I've cleared system cache and even did a factory reset. It's not Samsung. There's very little bloat most can be removed. The operating system is built on a platform of years of just jumbled crap. No I don't want to root. I just want it to work like it did the day out of the box. Android fan boys just tell me it's not possible.
