Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 8 Plus is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $1,100, a difference of about $301. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 8 Plus stands out for wireless charging added to iphone for the first time, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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