Which one is best for you?
At the top of their game, these phones boast up-to-the-minute camera technology, lightning-fast performance and long battery life thanks to the improved Exynos 9810 processor in the Galaxy S9 and A11 chip in the iPhone 8.
Have fun with the S9’s AR emojis. Smile into the camera and the phone maps your face onto a 3D avatar. Or perhaps you’d prefer the stylish all-glass design of the iPhone 8, with the added benefit of wireless charging.
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Apple
iPhone 8
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Take stunning snaps with the rear 12-megapixel camera with 5x Digital zoom, optical image stabilisation and True Tone flash with slow sync
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Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 has the most durable glass ever used previously
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The sophisticated all-glass design lets you effortlessly charge your phone wirelessly
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Don’t wait to do what you love on your phone – with the faster six-core A11 chip
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Samsung
Galaxy S9
Capture all the action and stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode – then loop and add music to create awesome GIFs
Take superb pictures even in super low light with a lens that adapts like the human eye
Create and personalise your own animated emoji, and use it to share stories with friends
Use Intelligent Scan to unlock your phone securely with ease – even in low light
| Name | iPhone 8 | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
iPhone 8 |
Buy the Galaxy S9 |
| Display |
4.7 inches (diagonal) |
5.8 inch Infinity Display |
| Size and weight |
Height: 138.4 mm Width: 67.3 mm Depth: 7.4 mm Weight: 148 grams |
Height: 147.7 mm Width: 68.7 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 163 grams |
| Rear camera |
12 MP |
12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front camera |
7 MP |
8 MP |
| Video recording |
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps |
| Processor |
A11 Bionic chip, Neural Engine |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours video playback | 3000 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB |
64 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Yes |
| Buy now | iPhone 8 | Buy the Galaxy S9 |