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Apple iPhone 11 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X Apple iPhone 11 (128GB) 09Points
6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 11 (128GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 (128GB) vs Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP97%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
828x1792 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels187%
Higher resolution screen
324 PPIvs+531 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.2"2%
Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3110 mAhvs+3500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
128GB (112GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
ModeliPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Other model namesiPhone 11 A2111, A2221, A2223Galaxy S8+ SM-G955S (SKT), SM-G955K (KT), SM-G955L (LG U+)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/20194/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI531 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating screen
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
System versioniOS 13Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateiOS 16Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 419453 (v7)
Geekbench: 13882 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (112GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2221 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2111, A2223 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3110 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered34 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered343 hours (14.3 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 11 (128GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)0.266W/kg (head), 0.931W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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