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Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 8 X Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB) 28Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)

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!

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB) vs iPhone 8 (256GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)156%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR4X
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs750x1334 pixels
+416 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.2"32%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.56" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 12MP70%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh120%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1821 mAh
+25W67%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 4.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)9%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

29 Common items in both devices
256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (245GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
ModelGalaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIMiPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/20259/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)750x1334 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)416 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
System versionAndroid 15iOS 11
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 16
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10)
Geekbench: 10050 (v6)
AnTuTu: 237594 (v7)
Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 4.0
256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1864 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1897 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1821 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
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: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 256GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)feature not registered
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