Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950FD
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950FD
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Samsung Galaxy S9
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.3Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
194 reviews
8.5
112 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950FD 		Samsung Galaxy S9 price compare Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 128GB · G960FD
Inches 5.8" 5.8"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm 		68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 155 g 163 g
Micro Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 201.256
v7 		315.828
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S9
Size
68.1 mm • 148.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 163 g
Usable surface 84 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 5.8"
Type Super AMOLED • HDR 10 Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 570 Pixels per inch 568 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP20 ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
201.256
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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315.828
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L2 Samsung S5K2L3
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.5
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/7.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H7 Samsung S5K3H1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.5
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.315 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.370 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.1
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
194 reviews
112 reviews
Prices
From $ 309 --
From $ 926 --