Galaxy S7 vs Galaxy S8
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S8 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S7 vs Galaxy S8: the key differences
The Galaxy S8 arrived in 2017, 1 year after the Galaxy S7 (2016), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S8 runs the Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 (10 nm), while the Galaxy S7 uses the Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S7 — 5.1″ Quad HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy S8 — 5.8″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S7 is lighter at 152 g (vs 155 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S7 shipped with Android 6.0 (up to 8.0); Galaxy S8 with Android 7.0 (up to 9.0).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S7 — $670; Galaxy S8 — $720.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2016 | April 2017 |
| Display | 5.1″ Quad HD Super AMOLED | 5.8″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2560 (577 ppi) | 1440 × 2960 (570 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 | Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 (10 nm) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 / 64 GB + microSD | 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, wireless charging | 3000 mAh |
| OS | Android 6.0 (up to 8.0) | Android 7.0 (up to 9.0) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 142.4 × 69.6 × 7.9 mm | 148.9 × 68.1 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 155 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $670 | $720 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.