Galaxy S8 specs vs. Google Pixel, LG G6, iPhone 7 and OnePlus 3T
Compare Samsung's latest Galaxy S8 spec by spec with other great flagship phones available now.
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S8 and larger Galaxy S8 Plus counterpart this morning in New York, after months of anticipation and a continuous flow of leaks. The phone features its own digital assistant, Bixby, Android 7.0 Nougat and is souped up to handle ultra-fast, 1Gb data speeds.
Its specs are also on par with -- if not better than -- a handful of the most popular flagships today, including Android heavyweights the Google Pixel and the LG G6, Apple's massively popular iPhone 7 and the sleeper hit OnePlus 3T. In terms of hardware, the Galaxy S8 has the most recent Snapdragon 835 chipset, a water-resistant construction that's rated IP68 and a super sharp 2,960x1,440-pixel resolution.
To see how it stacks up against its rivals, check out the chart below. And be sure to read CNET's Galaxy S8 hands-on for more information about the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S8 comparison chart
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Google Pixel | LG G6 | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | OnePlus 3T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution | 5.8-inch; 2,960x1,440 pixels | 5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels | 5.7-inch, 2,880x1,440 pixels | 5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels | 5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 570ppi | 441ppi | 565ppi | 401ppi | 401ppi |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 5.86x2.68x0.32 in | 5.7x2.74x0.34 in (at its thickest) | 5.86x2.83x0.31 in | 6.2x 3.1x0.29 in | 6.01x2.94x0.29 in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 148.9x68.1x8 mm | 143.8x69.54x8.58 mm (at its thickest) | 148.9x71.97.x7.9 mm | 158.2x77.9x7.3 mm | 152.7x74.7x7.35 mm |
| Weight (Ounces, Grams) | 5.5 oz; 155g | 5.04 oz; 143g | 5.7 oz, 162g | 6.63 oz; 188g | 5.57 oz; 158g |
| Mobile software | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat | Apple iOS 10 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Camera | 12-megapixel | 12.3-megapixel | 13-megapixel (standard), 13-megapixel (wide) | 12-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (wide) | 16-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 7-megapixel | 16-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.35GHz+1.9GHz) or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz+1.7GHz) | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | 2.35GHz Snapdragon 821 with Adreno 530 GPU | Apple A10 chip (64-bit) | 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB, 128GB | 32GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | N/A | 6GB |
| Expandable storage | Up to 2TB | None | Up to 2TB | None | None |
| Battery | 3,000mAh (nonremovable) | 2,770mAh | 3,300mAh (nonremovable) | 21 hours talk time on 3G, 16 days standby, 13 hours internet use LTE | 3,400mAh (nonremovable) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | Back cover | Back cover | Home button | Home button |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | Lightning | USB-C |
| Special features | Water-resistant; Bixby assistant, wireless charging; Gigabit LTE-ready | Google Assistant; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR-ready | Water-resistant; 18:9 aspect ratio; wireless charging (US-only) | Water-resistant; portrait image mode | Dual-SIM, Dash Charging |
| Price off-contract (USD) | AT&T: $750; Verizon: $720; T-Mobile: $750; Sprint: $750; U.S. Cellular: TBA | $649 (32GB); $749 (128GB) | AT&T: $720; Sprint: $708; T-Mobile; $650, Verizon: $672; U.S. Cellular: $597.60 | $769 (32GB); $869 (128GB); $969 (256GB) | $439 (64GB), $479 (128GB) |
| Price (GBP) | £689 | £599 (32GB); £699 (128GB) | TBA | £719 (32GB); £819 (128GB); £919 (256GB) | £399 (64GB), £439 (128GB) |
| Price (AUD) | TBA | AU$1,079 (32GB); AU$1,229 (128GB) | TBA | AU$1269 (32GB); AU$1419 (128GB); AU$1569 (256GB) | Converts to AU$590 (64GB), AU$652 (128GB) |