Galaxy S8 vs iPhone 8 Release Date Battle
The differences between the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 8 (or iPhone 7s) will be grand – never before will the two phones look more different from one another. Their functionality will also appear different – running the latest Samsung-modified version of Android on one device has never looked more different from Apple's iOS than here in the year 2017. But once that release date comes for both devices, you can bet they'll be sparring up close and personal in the minds of millions.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 will look and feel more premium and unattainable than any previous model. It'll include features that were released with the Galaxy Note 7 and will push the boundaries of display abilities with a double-edged screen. It'll be the best in all that Samsung's ever offered in a smartphone before.
And that's what a Samsung smartphone needs to be here in 2017. It needs to look like the best smartphone in the world, and act as such. As Google has shown with the Google Pixel, Android devices aren't all about having mind-blowing new features. Android smartphone success is measured by how much a company can dominate with advertising dollars and consumer mindshare.
Apple's iPhone has nearly a decade of dedication in massive advertising spending, allowing the edge to be pushed. Millions of prospective users already intend on buying another iPhone when the time is right. Apple needs only give them a ready to make this year the year they trade up to a new iPhone 7s, or iPhone 8, or iPhone Pro, if you prefer.
Samsung Galaxy S8• Display: 5.8in Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2650 (2K) Gorilla Glass• Operating System: Android 7.1 Nougat• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 / Samsung Exynos 10-nm• RAM: 4GB RAM• Back Camera: 12MP, f/1.7 optics, 4K video, dual-LED flash• Front-facing camera: 8MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 optics• Battery: 3,000mAh• Internal Storage: 64GB, w/256GB microSD card slot• Other Features: Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, Metal frame, Wireless charging, USB-C, IP-68 Dust and Water-resistant
The Galaxy S8 specifications above and Galaxy S8 Plus specifications below are based on reports from anonymous tipsters, leaks, and guesswork based on precedent. Do not take either of these sets of specs as finalized. Only Samsung can really, truly say what their phones will actually contain.
Samsung Galaxy S8 (Plus)• Display: 6.2in Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2650 (2K) Gorilla Glass• Operating System: Android 7.1 Nougat• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 / Samsung Exynos 10-nm• RAM: 4GB RAM• Camera: 12MP, f/1.7 optics, 4K video, dual-LED flash• Front-facing camera: 8MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 optics• Battery: 3,500mAh• Internal Storage: 64GB, w/256GB microSD card slot• Other Features: Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, Metal frame, Wireless charging, USB-C, IP-68 Dust and Water-resistant
The following specifications are amongst those likely to appear in the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and the iPhone 8 / iPhone Pro. These specifications are based on rumors, tips (of the anonymous sort), and assumed upgrade line suggestions. Until Apple says so, the specs for all iPhones not yet revealed are not yet official.
Pre-reveal iPhone 7s Specs:
• Display: 4.7-inch 750 x 1334 pixels LCD
• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
• Processor: Apple A11
• Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED (dual tone) flash
Pre-reveal iPhone 7s Plus Specs:
• Display: 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels LCD
• Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
• Processor: Apple A11
• Camera: Dual 12 MP, (28mm, f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8), phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED (dual tone) flash
Pre-reveal iPhone 8 / Pro Specs:
• Display: 5.8-inch 2800 x 1242 pixels OLED
• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in) [Approximately]
• Processor: Apple A11S (something along those lines)
• Camera: Dual 12 MP, (28mm, f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8), phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED (dual tone) flash
• Special Features: Function Area (on display) Touch ID sensor, Wireless charging, edge-to-edge display, Iris Scanner
Apple's newest features on the iPhone in the year 2017 will be features that've been appearing on Android smartphones for several years, at least. Let's not get insane, now. It's only up to Apple to say that they've worked on including these features long enough that they've perfected them to their own standards. Once that's the case, features can be presented as new in the sense that they've never been released like they will be with Apple – they've never gone through that specific rigorous obstacle course.
Both the iPhone and the Galaxy smartphones will be singularly beautiful, and both will have a slightly larger launch partner. Both devices will be able to shoot extraordinary photos – perhaps, MAYBE better than the Google Pixel. And I estimate there'll be very little in the way of Apple users switching to the Galaxy or Galaxy users switching to iPhone. Instead, it'll either be time to trade up from something old, or wait until next year.