Which is the Best - iPhone 7 Or Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
Apple has launched the iPhone 7 in 2016, with decent building quality and exclusive features. The iPhone 7 remains the most popular smartphones in the world and on the top of the list in the mobile world.
While entering in the Samsung world, Galaxy Note 8 is the latest flagship and iPhone’s rival in Android category. With its top-spec processor, carved screen edges and refined software, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is an Android flagship.
Scroll down for a complete guide on iPhone 7 v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Latest price and Storage Space
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| iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 |
| Latest price in India | INR 59,470/- | INR 67,900/- |
| Storage | 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256 GB |
Key-Specification Box
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| iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 |
| Operating System | iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 11 | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Processor | Apple A10 Fusion Quad-core 2.34 GHz | 1.7GHz octa-core |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 1960 mAh battery | 3,300 mAh |
| Display Size | 4.7-inch (diagonal) Retina HD 3D | 6.3-inch Super AMOLED |
| Display Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels | 2,960 x 1,440 pixels |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM | 6 GB |
| ROM | 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory, Expandable storage up to 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 7-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Dimensions (HxWxT) | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 138 grams | 195 grams |
| Battery Talk-Time | Up to 14 hours | Up to 22 hours |
In-detail Overview of iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8
1) Design: iPhone 7 v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 8
iPhone 7 has a slim metal shell with softly curved edges design, front fingerprint scanner, and rounded metal finish that makes the iPhone 7 smoother than any phone. The display is diagonal 4.7-inch Retina HD 3D Touch capacitive touchscreen display with the 1334 x 750 pixels resolution. The phone is water and dust proof, weighted to 138 grams.
Whereas, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is equipped with curved glass and a metal frame with the large 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen display of 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm and comes with the excellent resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels. The phone is dust and water resistant with just 195 grams of weight.
2) Processor and Memory: iPhone 7 v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Both the smartphones are the most powerful and are worthy of the attention considering processor and operating system.
The iPhone 7 runs on iOS 10.0.1 and can be upgradeable to iOS 11. It has a quad-core Apple A10 Fusion chipset. The phone has 2 GB RAM and 256 GB (also available in 32 GB and 128 GB) internal memory without any card slot.
While the operating system in Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Android 7.1.1 and processor is powerful octa-core Exynos 8895. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal memory which is expandable up to 256 GB.
3) Camera and Battery: iPhone 7 v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Apple iPhone 7 features OIS (optical image stabilization) in the 12 MP primary camera. The OIS corrects the shakes occur during taking image and video; it helps in brighten the photos in the low-light and much more. The 12 MP primary camera has a dual-tone quad-LED flash that results in 50% more light and covers 50% more distance. The 7 MP front selfie camera is sharper, brighter and releases more detailed images. iPhone has non-removable Li-Ion 1960 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets a 12 MP rear-facing camera sensor behind f/1.7 lens wide-angle providing 2x optical zoom with f/2.4 aperture. The primary camera is excellent and produces detailed, clear and colourful shots. The user can choose from various modes and even can adjust settings such as shutter speed. Like iPhone 7, it also has optical image stabilisation (OIS) to take a clear photo because of motion blur. The front 8 MP camera can shoot slow-motion video at 720p at 240fps, can be shot beyond Full HD, and take smooth and vibrant photos. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 3,300 mAh.
4) Price: iPhone 7 v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 8
iPhone 7 is priced at INR 59,470/- comes with 2 GB RAM and 256 GB internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is priced at INR 67,900/- comes with 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory which can be expandable up to 256 GB.
Conclusion:
Which is the best phone will be a subjective thing and depend on what assortment of features and specs you most value, how much you afford to pay, and which operating system you found the most user-friendly. But for a closer look, both handsets are the best according to their price and specifications.
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