Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
69.17 %
84.26 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), 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
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, 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
13 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Splash; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
Black, Gold, Silver, Purple, Pink, Blue
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
aptX-HD
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 540
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
Maximum User Storage
49.4 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0, EDR
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, 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, 13, 17, 20, 25, 29, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1362 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 25 days (611 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 24 days (575 h)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
77.00 hours
88.00 hours
Video playback
13.30 hours
17.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.49 W/kg
Body
0.48 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.46 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 700
