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Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) vs Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)

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

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Compare Amazon Fire Phone X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) 34Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Amazon Fire Phone (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)

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 (SM-G950W)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) vs Fire Phone (64GB)} 2 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+568 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+5.8"23%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
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
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+15W67%
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.
vs9W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (51GB available)vs+64GB (57GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera

22 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Fire Phone (64GB)
Other model namesBell/Rogers Galaxy S8 G950W (Snapdragon), Samsung DreamAT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandSamsungAmazon
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20177/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (57GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
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
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)22 hours
Standby326 hours (13.6 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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