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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P) vs Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco F3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco F3 X Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P) 20Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)

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 S8 Plus (SM-G955P)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P) vs Poco F3 (128GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+531 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)1%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (3840x2130)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.2"vs+6.67"8%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4520 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+33W120%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Poco F3 (128GB)
Other model namesSprint Galaxy S8+ G955P (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2POCO F3 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM) M2012K11AG
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20173/27/2021, Announced: 3/22/2021
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)76.4 x 163.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)196 grams (6.86 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-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR101300nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 631850 (v8), 568380 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (2,3,4,5,7,8,13,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
5MP macro f/2.450mm1/5.0"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps2K UHD (3840x2130) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@960fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4520 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standby343 hours (14.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (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, 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: Night black, Arctic white, Deep ocean blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955P)Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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