Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2023 7:40 PM, updated: 3/11/2024 4:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Pro (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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	vs	24 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2960 pixels41% Higher resolution screen	vs	1179x2556 pixels
+568 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	461 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.8"	vs	+6.1"5% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
OIS: Optical stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4323 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+27W80% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+e-SIM (Eletronic)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 [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream	iPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A3101, A3102, A3104)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017	9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)	70.6 x 146.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.77 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Titanium frame, glass front and 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 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	568 PPI	461 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	iOS 17
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)	64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)	Apple GPU Pro (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 204469 (v7)	AnTuTu: 1486977 (v10) Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 () mmWave ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.877mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
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	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
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 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4323 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	326 hours (13.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
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: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)	iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered