Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Sony Xperia Pro-I phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Pro-I
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9 Advantages 
22 Advantages | 32 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| LED flash |
| PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Model | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Xperia Pro-I |
| Other model names | Galaxy S8+ G955F (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2 | Sony Xperia Pro-I (XQ-BE62, XQ-BE42, XQ-BE72, XQ-BE52) |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Release date | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 | 12/2/2021, Announced: 10/26/2021 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in) | 72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in) |
| Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 211 grams (7.39 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 S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 531 PPI | 643 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 | HDR10+ HDR BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 725985 (v9) Geekbench: 3540 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | America version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.450mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 2.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 343 hours (14.3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| 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, 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 | • Colors: Frosted Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |