Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
64.29 %
74.89 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
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
Front
5 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust, Shock, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Gold, Gray, Green
Gold, Gray
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
64 GB
Available to use
23 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 200 GB
microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.1, EDR
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
microUSB, USB 2.0
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
Yes, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Music playback
113.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Apr 22, 2016
Jun 30, 2017
Measured SAR
Head
0.92 W/kg
0.57 W/kg
Body
0.75 W/kg
0.37 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.55 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.92 W/kg
0.44 W/kg
Phablet
3.88 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 795
$ 850
