Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2017 8:47 PM, updated: 11/12/2021 1:48 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)

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3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+576 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	568 PPI
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
5.1"	vs	+5.8"14% Larger screen
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

41 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

(back) 12.2MP

LED flash

+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Other model names	Galaxy S7 Dual Sim G930FD (Exynos), Samsung Hero	Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream
Country or region available	(Europe), China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan	(Global, International), Brazil, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)	68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.1" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	576 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8890 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M1 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP12 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 80582 (v5), 175184 (v8)	AnTuTu: 204469 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/4.1" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	326 hours (13.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Gold, Silver • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)	• 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
	Galaxy S7 Duos (SM-G930FD)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.406W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)	0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)