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
Take pictures like a pro with a dual lens main camera – or use lighting effects to create artistic selfies in Portrait Mode
Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 has the most durable glass ever used previously
The sophisticated all-glass design lets you effortlessly charge your phone wirelessly
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 |
Buy the iPhone 8 |
Buy the Galaxy S9 |
| Display |
4.7 inches |
5.8 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 138.4 mm Width: 67.3 mm Depth: 7.3 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 |
| Front camera |
7 MP |
8 MP |
| Video recording |
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
960 FPS in Slow-mo mode |
| Processor |
A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | 1821 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 256 GB |
64 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone 8 | Buy the Galaxy S9 |