Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1
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Design |
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| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone |
| Operating system | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat) | Android (8.0 Oreo) |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 5.86 in x 2.68 in x 0.31 in | 5.83 in x 2.87 in x 0.29 in |
| Weight | 5.36 oz | 5.5 oz |
| Rugged | Yes (Water, Dust proof) | Yes (Water, Splash proof) |
| IP certified | Yes (IP68) | Yes (IP68) |
| Materials | Main body: glass | Main body: aluminum |
| Biometrics | Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys | ||
| Left side | Yes | |
| Volume control, Other | ||
| Right side | Yes | Yes |
| Lock/Unlock key | Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Available color options | Black, Gold, Silver, Purple, Pink, Blue | Black, Silver, Pink, Blue |
Display |
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| Physical size | 5.77 in | 5.2 in |
| Display resolution | Other (1440x2960 pixels) | Other (1080x1920 pixels) |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.26% | 69.17% |
| Touch screen | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) |
| Features | HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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| System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor model | Kryo 280 (Octa-core,2350 MHz,64-bit,10nm) | Kryo 280 (Octa-core,2450 MHz,64-bit,10nm) |
| 3D Graphics hardware accelerator | Yes (Adreno 540) | Yes (Adreno 540) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory architecture | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 |
| Built-in storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum User Storage | 49.4 GB | |
| Memory card support | Yes (up to 256 GB) | Yes (up to 2,000 GB) |
| Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD |
Camera |
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| Camera | Yes (12 megapixels) | Yes (19 megapixels) |
| Flash | Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) |
| Aperture size | F1.7 | F2 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 26mm | 25mm |
| Camera sensor size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixel size | 1.4μm | 1.22μm |
| Hardware Features | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection) | Autofocus (Laser, Phase detection) |
| Software Features | Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control |
| Shooting Modes | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Frames, Effects | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Effects |
| Video capture | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)) | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps)) |
| Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Additional camera | Yes (8 megapixels) | Yes (13 megapixels) |
| Features | Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Wide Angle |
| Video capture | 2560x1440 (QHD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh | 2700 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| Fast Charge | Yes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0) | Yes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0) |
| Wireless charging | Built-in (Qi, Powermat) | |
| Battery times | Talk time: 29 hours / Stand-by time: 13 days (321 hours) / Music playback : 67 hours / Video playback : 16 hours | Talk time: 11.3 hours / Stand-by time: 20 days (470 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 20.2 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 20 days (490 hours) / Stand-by time 4G: 18 days (430 hours) / Music playback : 77 hours / Video playback : 13.3 hours |
| Internet use | ||
| 3G | 11 %01.0f hours | |
| LTE | 12%01.0f hours | |
| Wi-Fi | 14%01.0f hours | |
Multimedia |
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| Screen mirroring | DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL | DLNA, Wireless screen share |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Additional microphone/s | Yes (Noise cancellation) | Yes (Noise cancellation) |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Cellular |
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| Network technology | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 ) | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 29, 66 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 40, 41 ) |
| Data | LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| 2G Data | EDGE, GPRS | EDGE, GPRS |
| nano-SIM | Yes | Yes |
| HD Voice | Yes | |
| Global roaming | Yes | Yes |
Phone features |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
| Notifications | Haptic feedback | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Flashlight, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Supports | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange |
| Instant messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Services | Hangouts / Google Talk | Hangouts / Google Talk |
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | Yes | |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility rating | M3, T3 | |
Connectivity |
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| Bluetooth | Yes (5.0, Yes) | Yes (5.0) |
| Profiles/ Protocols | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) |
| MIMO | MIMO | |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes (USB 3.1) | Yes (USB 3.1) |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Connector type | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | |
| Charging connector | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Regulatory Approval |
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| Regulatory Approval | Yes | |
| FCC ID value | A3LSMG950U | |
| FCC ID link | link | |
| Date approved | ||
| US SAR | ||
| Head | 0.49 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.48 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.53 W/kg | |
| Wireless Router | 0.46 W/kg | |
Availability |
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| Officially announced | Yes () | Yes () |
| Market status | Available | Available |
| Release date | ||
Shopping information |
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| MSRP price | $699.99 | |
US carrier availability |
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| Carrier | Verizon (Available ()), AT&T (Available ()), Sprint (Available ()), T-Mobile (Available ()), U.S. Cellular (Available ()), Cricket (Discontinued ()), Virgin Mobile (Available ()), Boost Mobile (Available ()), MetroPCS (Discontinued ()) | |
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