Apple iPhone XR (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 12:26 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Apple iPhone XR (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone XR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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!

17 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+6.1"11% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)8% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
828x1792 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels40% Higher resolution screen
324 PPI	vs	+401 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP48% Higher resolution main camera
Quad-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 16MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2942 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Other model names	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	9/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
System version	iOS 12	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2942 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XR (64GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)