Comparison of galaxy s7 and s8 cameras. Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and S8: which one should you buy? Galaxy S7 – the favorite of comfort

Last year, the Samsung Galaxy S7 was recognized as one of the best camera phones, and with the release of the Galaxy S8, last year's model became even more attractive, as the price tag dropped. At the same time, a pertinent question arises: what is more profitable to buy, has the quality of shooting in the new product increased so much that it is worth paying extra for it? Let’s arrange a small “battle” between the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7, and we’ll see who wins in live photos taken under the same conditions.

Comparison of camera characteristics

Before starting practice, let's analyze the camera characteristics of two leading South Korean devices. So to speak, find one difference.

With most common characteristics, different matrix models affect the quality of images of the S7 and S8. But this is not the only difference: do not forget about the redesigned software component. Even with completely identical hardware, smartphones with different software will shoot with different quality, fortunately, Samsung is at its best in this area.

General shot

First, the devices were tested in shooting conditions that are not the most favorable for a smartphone - backlight, when the sun is opposite the camera and, accordingly, behind the objects. Both times, manual focusing was performed in the center - on the tree. On both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8, the photos came out with rich colors; a wide dynamic range is indicated by the blue sky, which could have turned out white on weaker cameras. But still, the advantage of the current flagship is noticeable to the naked eye, which produced a more saturated and contrasting frame.

A closer look at the photos taken on both smartphones shows that zooming is not their strong point. Drops and small features are blurred, detail is lost. But everything is understandable: color and detail are inversely proportional, and Samsung decided that there should be excellent color reproduction.
The fact is that the quality of photography largely depends on the size of the matrix, the size of the pixels and the size of the aperture.

The wider the aperture opens, the more light enters the sensor, and the better the pictures turn out in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. And with this everything is ok: the highest aperture used in smartphone cameras. And the larger the pixel, the more information about color it will receive in a short time, and the more accurately it will convey it.

But, on the other hand, the matrix is ​​not rubber: the larger the pixel, the fewer of these elements fit on it. As a result, the picture turns out to be less detailed when zoomed in.

A smartphone that is superior to its competitor in photo quality will be given 2 points, an outsider with slightly worse quality will be given 1 point, and one that is significantly inferior will be given 0 points.

Macro photography

In the close-up shot, we again see a slight overexposure of the Galaxy S7; there is a little noise on the leaf and in its shadow. The 2017 flagship once again beats out last year's model, delivering better details and colors.

But, it is worth admitting that although the Galaxy S8 performed better than the Galaxy S7, in macro it is inferior to earlier models! But the issue is most likely in the software responsible for processing the image, and perhaps the current king camera will receive an update that will make it the undisputed leader in macro.

Total: 1:2 in favor of Samsung Galaxy S8.

Shooting in HDR mode

The quality of the software can be judged by the HDR mode, in which the program combines several images taken with different exposures. All objects included in the frame should turn out clearer, with richer colors, without flare or, conversely, going dark.

To check how strong Samsung's flagships are at this, we again complicated the task and shot footage of a tree in backlight.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 produced an excellent photo: HDR removed the overexposure from the distant tree and sky, they became more saturated, green and blue colors, respectively. I also developed the nearby tree, which turned out to be underexposed in auto mode.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is blown away in HDR: with or without High Dynamic Range, the frames are overexposed, color rendition and detail have improved slightly when compared with its predecessor.

Total: 2:0 in favor of Samsung Galaxy S7.

Landscape photography

You have to try hard not to capture a high-quality landscape in a clear sky and bright sun: even budget devices with mediocre cameras can do this task. But there may be shortcomings in color or detail.

Both smartphones, as expected, did a great job with color; as expected, there are problems with detailing: when zooming in, noise is visible due to excessive sharpness. But in the photo of the Galaxy S8 there is a little less oversharpening.

Total: 1:2 in favor of Samsung Galaxy S8.

Shooting in low light conditions

Nothing shows the quality of photography more clearly than automatic mode and low-light conditions. In fact, this is the most popular combination: not everyone knows how to adjust manual settings or select a mode, and not everyone always wants to; we relax and take pictures mostly in the evenings. In subdued light or complete darkness, photos turn out more mysterious, light and shadow outline objects in a special way, and what colors sunsets play with!

But to transfer all this beauty into a photo, you need a camera with good light sensitivity, and the Galaxy S7 and S8 are theoretically suitable: they have the widest aperture on the smartphone market, as well as larger pixels. But only one of them passed the exam.

The Galaxy S7 coped with the task: when zoomed in, you can see even text and the correct color. The Galaxy S8 let us down: the frame turned pink, the text was more blurry.

Total: 2:1 in favor of the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Results

If we add up the points, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7 scored an equal number, namely 6 each. Roughly speaking, the current flagship shoots in a quality comparable to the previous one; each Galaxy S is in some ways better and in some ways worse than its opponent.

As you can see, long and close-up shots, as well as landscapes in good light, worked better with the Samsung Galaxy S8. But when it comes to HDR and low-light photography, the Samsung Galaxy S7 wins.

Choose your favorite based on your priority shooting scenarios, but subjectively, the Samsung Galaxy S7 seems like a better investment.

To say that the Galaxy S8 is a simple improvement over the Galaxy S7 would be an understatement. While the differences may not seem that big on paper and in pictures, you have to hold Samsung's new flagship in your hands to really see the differences. Believe it or not, last year's S7 edge looks archaic next to the new and unusual Galaxy S8 or S8+. Experts from the Phonearena website have already had the opportunity to compare the new flagship with its predecessor and have come to the conclusion that Samsung has done a great job on the new Galaxy S model, and this is especially noticeable when considering the hardware.

But what about the other two legs of the tripod – software and usability? They decided to compare how the Galaxy S8 Plus performs relative to the Galaxy S7 edge.

It's worth mentioning that both devices currently use the same version of Android, as well as Samsung's updated UI. There aren't many differences between the two Nougat phones, but there are a lot of differences when you compare the S8/S8 Plus to the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge running Marshmallow.

Everything is identical here. Other than the screen aspect ratio, you'll be hard-pressed to find any differences. Both smartphones allow you to customize shortcuts in the lower left and right corners; both show notifications and general information about your device's charging status.

You'll also likely notice updated iconography on the Galaxy S8 and S8+. This helps create a more cohesive look to the interface, although many users have already stated that they do not like the new style. Luckily, you can easily change things up by downloading a system-wide UI theme from the Samsung store. The same thing can be done with last year's Galaxy S7, so not much has changed here.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

App drawer

Whether you want to use the App drawer on your Galaxy S8/S8+ or not is entirely up to you. There's no App drawer icon by default, which is great—you open it by swiping up or down on the home screen; you can also close it by swiping back. Meanwhile, all your shortcuts are scattered horizontally, which is convenient and intuitive, although some users do not need the function at all.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Notifications and quick settings

It is unlikely that you will be able to detect any differences between the notification curtains of the Galaxy S8/S8 Plus and S7/S7. It's worth noting that the new Galaxy flagship lacks a search bar in quick settings.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Settings

The Galaxy S8/S8+ settings menu is completely displayed on one page. Meanwhile, the S7/S7 edge requires you to scroll down a bit, as the entire list doesn't fit at those aspect ratios.

Both smartphones offer Samsung's new optimization concept in the Settings menu. Everything now looks neater and more organized, although some users may have a hard time figuring out where the most obvious settings are.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Rounded edges

A spiritual successor to the S7 edge, the S8+ features curved edges that can be activated by swiping on the left or right side of the screen. The edges on the two smartphones are largely similar in terms of appearance and overall functionality.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Stock apps

Little has changed in stock applications. You will also find everything that is on the S7/S7 on the Galaxy S8/S8+. Of course, the larger screen allows you to display more contacts, messages or even photos in the gallery at the same time, which is very convenient given the thoughtfulness of the interface.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Multitasking with split screen

Everything is the same as in the predecessor.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Camera

Both smartphones use similar camera apps. The interface on either one is primarily gesture-based: you swipe up or down to change camera modes, swipe right to select filters. You'll need to work with the old buttons when you want to change the resolution, activate HDR, the flash, or access the camera settings menu. Overall, the camera app is now a pleasure to use and looks much better than before.

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

Galaxy S8+ (left) vs S7 edge (right)

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Back in the summer, a comparison of the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 appeared on our channel, but both in the comments and in letters the question is often asked, what to choose from these devices. For at least another year, such a comparison will not lose relevance, and Apple’s new strategy involves extending the lifespan of older models, so taking into account the falling cost, the comparison may be useful even in 2019.

At the very beginning, I want to make a reservation that if a person has a certain conviction that brand A is noticeably better than B, or vice versa, then there is no point in convincing him of the opposite, it is wasted time. And this material is not intended to convince you of anything, and it is impossible. Each of you has your own scenarios for using devices, and what is important to one is completely unimportant to another. And no one will set your priorities correctly for you. Consider this Buyer's Guide, as before, as a guide that shows the strengths and weaknesses of each device, but only you can put all the pros and cons into a single picture of the world. This is your choice, and also what is important only to you. Go!

Price issue - gray and white markets

In the official Apple store, the cost of the iPhone 7 is 43,990 and 51,990 rubles for the 32 and 128 GB version, respectively.

But please note that many Apple partners sell these devices much cheaper; they can be found for 39,990 and 48,990 rubles, which is quite close to the prices of the gray market, which is lower by a couple of thousand rubles. Federal retail competes with the gray market and therefore is quite aggressively reducing the price of the iPhone 7. The subsequent price reduction will take place in the spring of 2018, until then prices will be stable.

In Russia, only one 64 GB version of the Galaxy S8 is sold, the price in official retail and the company store is 49,990 rubles. But on the market the same device can be found at prices almost 10 thousand rubles lower, in particular, this price almost always appears in MTS, the operator holds sales. During periods of sales from MTS, prices from other players also fall. On the gray market, the model costs about 40 thousand rubles. The next official price reduction can be expected before the New Year in the form of promotions, and in February - as a permanent reduction in the cost of the device.

Retail sales dynamics, gray market

To gauge the demand for these models, let's take a look at retail sales in official channels, for this I took the sales figures for the previous 8 weeks and calculated the weekly average. To remove the error of sales during Black Friday, when sales of the Galaxy S8 increased by 2.5 times, and for the iPhone 7, on the contrary, decreased, I did not take this week into account. In the end, a discount of 8,000 rubles on the S8 is significant, but there were no such discounts on the iPhone; now the prices have returned to the previous level, they are listed above.

At the end of 2017, iPhone 7 is the company’s best-selling device in the segment above 40 thousand rubles. Sales in unit terms are close to those of the Galaxy S8, they are quite comparable in their impact on the market, and are on an equal footing. For comparison, sales of the iPhone 8 are more than two times lower; this device is not popular. Those who want to check this data in an independent source can look at the panel from GFK Rus for eight weeks, including October and November up to the week of Black Friday, the data will be as close as possible.

Design, dimensions, device features

The appearance of any device is a matter of taste; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I will only note that the iPhone 7 has a rather ancient design, it began with the iPhone 6, that is, it has been in use for three years, so for many it is familiar and to some extent boring. The Galaxy S8 has a new infinity display (this is a marketing term tied to the model, not a screen characteristic), the device looks slightly different than previous models, and they are quite easy to distinguish, especially by the missing button on the front panel.

Let's compare the sizes and weights of the phones, as well as other features.

I like the metal case of the iPhone, it is more practical, it does not leave hand marks (but it is also impossible to implement wireless charging, but more on that below). Due to the smaller screen diagonal, the iPhone is more compact and weighs less. But in the hands of the iPhone, on the contrary, it feels more weighty, which is reflected in its smaller body. Due to the rounding of the S8 case on both the front and back panels, it fits perfectly into the hand, like a glove. The iPhone 7 doesn't have any problems with how you hold it, it's just a little less comfortable. But you will understand this only with a direct comparison; the devices must be held in your hands (and, of course, a lot here also depends on the size of your hands; the smaller your hands, the faster you will notice the difference).

The proprietary lever on the iPhone 7 on the left side allows you to turn off all sounds and notifications on the device in one motion, which is convenient; Samsung has nothing like that. On the side of the S8 there is a Bixby button that cannot be reassigned, and the voice assistant itself is still crude and is not in Russian, but you can call up a screen with a prompt feed (a sluggish analogue of Google Now, which most consumers do not need; the button will remain idle for now).

The speakers in the devices are located approximately the same, there is no difference in sound level or quality, they are quite comparable.

Biometrics – phone access

The iPhone has a traditional fingerprint sensor; it is located on the front panel and is extremely convenient: you touch it and the phone unlocks. There are no false clicks, vibration imitates a button - an excellent solution.

In the Galaxy S8, the sensor is inconvenient for those who are accustomed to the company’s previous devices; it was also located on the front surface, but has now moved to the back of the camera.

Unusual. But due to the size of the S8, it’s not difficult to find the sensor and press it, it’s a matter of habit. Not as convenient as on the iPhone, that's a fact. We need to get used to it. As an option, there is face unlock (fast or maximum secure). It is difficult or almost impossible to hack this unlocking method, and it works quickly. This method does not work in complete darkness. The phone learns and unlocks faster and faster over time. Those who are very concerned about safety can use an iris scanner; it works even in complete darkness and has IR illumination. In my opinion, this is unnecessary and face unlocking is sufficient (in this case, a fingerprint is used for banking programs, it is more convenient and simpler).

Which is more convenient? The question is your habits. During the first month I got so used to unlocking the device with my face that now I can’t imagine any other option; this one is as convenient as possible. But not everyone thinks the same way, some people like it the old fashioned way, with their finger, and then discomfort arises. Decide for yourself what is closer to you.

Display

With great pleasure I re-read the “Buyer’s Guide” from a year ago, in which I compared the iPhone 7 and S7 EDGE, every third comment is from an iPhone fan about the fact that AMOLED screens are bad, they have terrible colors and how good it is that Apple has never will use such matrices. For some commentators, I even did a little work and looked at how their opinion changed after the release of the iPhone X - it became diametrically opposed. What does marketing do to people and their beliefs...

But let's look at the screen characteristics table and evaluate their capabilities, at least at first glance.

Comparison of iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 displays
	iPhone 7	Galaxy S8
Screen type	IPS	AMOLED
Diagonal, inches	4.7	5.8
Resolution, pixels	1334x750	2960x1440 (possibility to lower screen resolution)
PPI	326	571
Screen geometry	16:9	18.5:9
Maximum brightness, auto mode, nits	705	1000
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Additional modes	No	Adaptive screen and several picture adjustment modes
Light sensor	On the front panel	Two sensors, on the front and rear panels (the second for working in difficult conditions)
HDR content support	No	Yes (first smartphone with HDR support)
Screen operation in standby mode	No	Yes, AlwaysOn Display with notifications and the ability to set your own screensavers/clocks

Detailed analysis of the screen of each smartphone from DisplayMate:

Now a few comments about screens. As for me, the iPhone 7 has an excellent IPS matrix that produces a very good picture. In bright sunlight, the screen becomes dim, there's nothing you can do about it. Those who want to try VR should forget about the iPhone: neither the resolution nor the screen diagonal will allow you to have fun. Samsung's resolution is such that it can be considered minimally convenient for this. Considering that the Galaxy S8 has a noticeably better matrix than the iPhone X, whose screen is so extolled by many today, I think we can make a logical conclusion that the iPhone 7 is inferior in screen (remembering that many argue that there was nothing like it before the iPhone X I didn’t have it on the iPhone and this screen is the ultimate dream).

The AlwaysOn Display mode is important to me; I don’t have to turn on the phone to see the time and notifications. However, you can disable this option if you consider it unnecessary; the device traditionally has an LED indicator (the iPhone also traditionally does not have one).

In S8 you can find a maximum number of settings for the screen so that it works the way that suits you. The iPhone 7 has nothing like this, and True Tone appears in the next generation and, in my opinion, works noticeably worse than the “Adaptive Mode” on the S8. It’s enough to compare screens in real life to make your judgement; I believe that the high resolution and large diagonal do their job; it’s more comfortable to watch movies on the S8, read news on websites, and scroll through your Twitter feed.

But it's possible that your use cases suggest that a smaller screen is better. Here everyone chooses their own and for themselves.

Battery

A head-to-head comparison of battery capacity will not tell us anything at all, since smartphones have different operating systems and they behave differently in different scenarios. I tried alternating two new smartphones, one day I went out with one device, the second day with another - this lasted a couple of weeks. My day begins at 8 am, when the smartphone is removed from the charger. On average, the S8 sat down at my fairly heavy load by 4 pm, but the iPhone lasted until 6-7 pm. If you give smartphones to children and they start playing, the devices will “die” after about 4 hours, there is no difference here.

It is necessary to take into account the scenarios of how the devices are used. If I'm driving in a car, I use wireless charging and simply automatically place the phone in the place designated for it by the car manufacturer. Depending on the duration of the journey, the device is charged from 10 to 50%. I have never had a situation where the S8 needed to be urgently charged somewhere in the city. Another important point is the availability of fast charging, in 15 minutes you can get approximately 35% battery charge, the device is fully charged in an hour and a penny. On an iPhone, a full charge takes just over two hours.

Unfortunately, the iPhone 7 is a very “ancient” device in terms of how it works with the battery; there are no additional and actually working power saving modes (the one that is there doesn’t help much). In the Galaxy S8, the power saving mode significantly extends the operating time.

Music and 3.5 mm jack

The iPhone does not have a standard 3.5 mm jack, which, in my opinion, is bad and forces you to use an adapter.

I see this as a real collective farm, and I’m not going to throw out high-quality, expensive headphones just because Apple wants to promote its proprietary connector. Therefore, the presence of a 3.5 mm jack is a strong argument in favor of the Galaxy S8. Both devices play music well, on the Android side it supports any formats, while on the iPhone it’s not so simple and easy.

Memory capacity and second SIM card

The 32 GB version of the iPhone is suitable for anyone who doesn’t take a lot of photographs, doesn’t watch TV series for seasons, and mostly uses the phone for calls and communication. The inability to expand memory makes your choice limited; you need to immediately decide how much to purchase. The Galaxy S8 has 64 GB of internal memory, which is the best option, especially considering that you can install a memory card of any size, up to 256 GB, at any time. This approach is closer to me, since you are free to choose later the amount of memory that you need, or install a second SIM card instead of microSD, which is still fantastic for the iPhone.

Camera

Traditionally, the iPhone camera works on the “point and shoot” principle, while the Galaxy, in addition to this mode, has many settings that allow you to take pictures in difficult conditions, if, of course, you love and know how to take photographs. It's the same approach where the Galaxy gives everything the iPhone does out of the box, but upon closer examination offers much more.

Below you can look at examples of pictures; I want to note that when shooting macro, the Galaxy S8 wins at night. If you shoot moving children, sporting events (in normal mode, and not “Sports”, in which everything is fine), then the victory is for the iPhone 7. Each device has its pros and cons; I prefer the camera in the S8, as it produces more number of high-quality photos with less effort. But it’s impossible to say that cameras vary greatly in the eyes of the average consumer.

iPhone 7/Galaxy S8

We present the most complete picture of the changes Samsung Galaxy S8 compared to Samsung Galaxy S7 after the annual life cycle of the last flagship and misfortunes with the phablet Galaxy Note 7 due to exploding batteries.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 release date is set for April 21, 2017, priced at $749 and $849 for S8 and S8+

Improvements in the Galaxy S8 compared to the Samsung Galaxy S7 are noted in:

Premium transformations design,

Improving Korean mobile technology displays,

Notable innovations in software,

Cardinal superiority cameras,

Increased autonomy,

Many other evolutionary transformations.

Design of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7

Unlike Samsung Galaxy S7 at the new flagship Galaxy S8 there is no front button - the smartphone has turned into “ ekranophone", where the display occupies almost the entire area of ​​the front panel. In this regard, the fingerprint sensor has also moved to the rear side, close to the camera.

IN Galaxy S8 preserved protection from dust, dirt and moisture according to the standard IP68. The general concept, as before, strives to create an image of itself futuristic smartphone in the world, as if you were holding in your hand a window into the virtual world Android with interface TouchWiz.

The size of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is larger than the Galaxy S7:

Thickness 8.1 mm against 7.7 mm from the predecessor;

Height 148.9 mm against 142.4 mm;

Width 68.1 mm against 69.6 mm.

Same thing with the sizes of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and Galaxy S7 edge:

Thickness 8.1 mm against 7.7 mm from the predecessor;

Height 159.5 mm against 150.9 mm;

Width 73.4 mm against 72.6 mm.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7 display

The barely noticeable extension of smartphones Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ (plus) compared to Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 edge surprisingly hides a significant increase in display area.

Company Samsung decided to use Super AMOLED matrices with HDR 10 in the new Galaxy c8:

5.8 inches 2960 x 1440 pixels;

6.2 inches 2960 x 1440 pixels;

With aspect ratio 18,5:9 (almost like LG G6).

Accordingly, simple Super AMOLED displays were used for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Age:

5.1 inches 2560 x 1440 pixels;

5.5 inches 2560 x 1440 pixels;

With aspect ratio 16:9 .

Hardware power of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7

CPU Galaxy S8 based on 64-bit 10nm eight-core architecture with a frequency 2.3 GHz or 2.35 GHz(usage Snapdragon or Exynos depends on the region). On board Samsung Galaxy S7 was 64-bit 14nm eight-core processor clocked 2.3 GHz, or 2.15 GHz quad core.

The performance of the Galaxy S8 has become faster, energy consumption has decreased

Volume random access memory V Galaxy S8 preserved in the same form as in Galaxy S7 - 4 GB. File storage capacity in 64 GB(previously a version was offered on 32 GB) is now based on technology UFS 2.1 instead of UFS 2.0. Once again there is support microSD.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7 Software

Starting platform instead of " sixth Android» - Android 7.0 Nougat with shell TouchWiz and an innovative voice assistant with artificial intelligence functionality Bixby, similar to Google Assistant.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7

Modernization Galaxy S8 did not bring significant changes to Dual Pixel cameras. IN Samsung decided to significantly improve and optimize the operation of the software and hardware of the main 12 megapixel video and photo recording module. As a result we got better responsiveness and quality.

For the front camera, however, the changes were more significant. Instead of 5 megapixel block Samsung Galaxy S7 For Galaxy S8 selected 8 megapixel powerful selfie camera with autofocus.

Battery Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7

New chipsets and optimization of the software shell have had a positive impact on the car> Samsung Galaxy S8. Therefore, the manufacturer did not need to sacrifice the dimensions of the case for the sake of greater battery capacity. For the basic version the same value has been retained Galaxy S7- 3000 mAh. U Galaxy S8+ it's even on 100 mAh less than that Galaxy S7 edge - 3500 mAh.

How is Samsung Galaxy S8 better than Galaxy S7?

In general, all experts admit one thing: a change in generations of flagship smartphones Samsung V 2017 year turned out to be much more interesting than in 2016 at Apple iPhone. And before the American Apple manufacturer responds to the Korean competitor, we will already have enough time to get enough of the unique abilities and technologies Galaxy S8. After all, the device turned out to be truly innovative and attractive.

iPhone 7 Plus in one hand, new Samsung Galaxy S8+ in the other. A lot has been said about the latter - it has a fantastic screen and design, a cool front camera for selfies.

It's time to find out whose camera is better - iPhone 7 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S8+.

For the past few years, the iPhone has been outperforming its competitors, especially in low light. Samsung had complaints about color balance - the pictures were often yellow.

Let's see what has changed over the year and who is now in the lead.

Camera launch and focusing speed

Samsung Galaxy S8+. The fate of the future photo depends on how quickly the camera starts up and focuses. He hesitated a little and the moment was lost.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ camera starts up in less than a second. To do this, you need to press the lock button twice, and that’s it, you’re ready to shoot.

The trick works even if the smart is locked.

Previously, the gesture was tied to the Home button, but in the Samsung Galaxy S8+ it became touch-sensitive. Because of this, the launch speed could suffer, so they assigned it to the lock button. Reasonable.

It only takes a matter of seconds to take your smartphone out of your pocket and double-click the lock button. Then autofocus turns on. It takes only 0.15 seconds to focus on a sunny day, and 0.2 seconds in the evening.

This is possible thanks to the technology of professional Dual Pixel SLR cameras. The smartphone has an upgraded phase detection autofocus - all pixels of the matrix are used for focusing.

The pictures are sharp even at dusk, when there is not enough light. There was never a time when the focus began to fidget.

iPhone 7 Plus. With the release of iOS 10, running the camera on iPhone has become easier.

The screen automatically lights up when you pick up the smartphone; all you have to do is swipe from right to left. The feature is called “Raise to Activate” and works on iPhones starting from 6s.

You don't need to press anything, but moving across the screen is not always convenient.

Especially on iPhone 7 Plus.

When opening, the camera often slows down, freezes and the curtain freeze. The problem has existed for two years, but Apple is in no hurry to fix it. Maybe they'll fix it in iOS 11.

The iPhone 7 Plus focuses about as quickly as the Samsung Galaxy S8+, but only in good lighting. In the evening, the photos turn out to be blurry and the focus wanders.

If out of ten night photos one turns out to be sharp, that’s good.

Shooting in the dark

In all comparisons, the first photo was taken on an iPhone, the second on a Samsung. Feel the difference:)

Samsung Galaxy S8+. If you look at the raw numbers, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ camera is the same as it was a year ago. The familiar fast 12 MP lens with f/1.7 aperture.

By the way, unlike the iPhone, the camera is completely recessed into the body and does not protrude. I've already forgotten what it's like.

As before, night photography is the smartphone's strong point. The pictures come out rich and sharp, without blurring or noise. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ copes well in difficult lighting conditions and doesn't suck at exposure like some people do.

In low light conditions, multi-frame shooting comes to the rescue. Even when shooting moving subjects, photos remain bright and clear.

The camera takes several pictures and combines them into one.

But the main thing that pleases is the correct color rendition. Samsung Galaxy S8+ does not lie with colors, there is no yellowness, which I complained about a year ago.

Apparently, this was somehow corrected in software, maybe the Samsung Galaxy S7 is also fine now.

Subscribe in the comments, owners, interesting.

iPhone 7 Plus. Unlike its competitor, the iPhone 7 Plus camera has changed a lot. The smartphone has a dual 12 MP camera with wide-angle and telephoto lenses.

The aperture has increased from f/2.2 to f/1.8. Thanks to it, up to 50% more light reaches the matrix than the iPhone 6s.

Pictures in the dark are much better than its predecessor, there are fewer artifacts and noise. Optical stabilization reduces blur and shake - shutter speeds can now be up to 3 times longer than on iPhone 6s.

But the result is still far from the Samsung Galaxy S8+. The photographs come out faded, the details are unclear, and sometimes they look like watercolors.

The principle “Took out your smartphone, took a photo and got a cool photo at night” does not work with the iPhone. Unlike Samsung Galaxy S8+.

Then you have to either pull out the photos in editors or delete them.

Shooting during the day

Samsung Galaxy S8+. When shooting during the day, all smartphones are more or less similar: the simplest conditions for photography. But there are nuances. Photos of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ turn out lighter and “colder”, more details are visible. The sky seems brighter and richer, the water has a deeper color.

The pictures are even more beautiful than in reality, especially on this huge frameless screen. I'm happy with this picture, you can post it right away, without editing.

Left - iPhone, right - Samsung

iPhone 7 Plus. It also takes good pictures, but the photos turn out darker and “warmer”. Some people consider such colors to be more natural and correct, which is partly true.

It happens that the camera makes a mistake with the exposure, you have to correct it manually and turn up the contrast.

And it seems like a good camera, but you won’t be able to shoot it on the Samsung Galaxy S8+ yet.

Who has better bokeh?

Samsung Galaxy S8+. Thanks to the f/1.8 aperture, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ camera produces photos with a very shallow depth of field. The background is more blurred than on the iPhone 7 Plus.

If we talk about “Portrait mode”, then the Samsung Galaxy S8+ also has it, although there is only one camera.

After the photo is taken, you can set the desired focus - near, far or panoramic.

At the same time, the background will be effectively blurred, almost like on the iPhone 7 Plus. The disadvantage of this method is that the function must be turned on manually; the photo takes longer to take.

We are waiting for a dual camera in Samsung Note8 and Galaxy S9.

Left - iPhone, right - Samsung

iPhone 7 Plus. Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus is controversial.

To take an effective photograph, you need good light. Portrait mode uses both cameras, one of which has a smaller aperture.

As a result, either the pictures turn out noisy in the evening, or the camera asks for more light.

Since its release, the iPhone 7 Plus has gotten better at taking portrait photos, but it doesn't always work. Still erasing details - hair, some objects.

I think the idea will be added to the iPhone 8, for now it’s a cool feature that you don’t use often.

Who's Really Pro

Samsung Galaxy S8+. You can take photos on the Samsung Galaxy S8+ with one button, just like on the iPhone. The interface has become simpler and clearer.

But if you want better results, there is a “Pro” mode. Directly from the Camera application, you can enable shooting in raw, adjust ISO, shutter speed and white balance.

If you do everything right, you will get a fantastic result.

Having the opportunity to choose and customize everything for yourself is good. If you don’t want to worry, just click on the machine and that’s it.

iPhone 7 Plus. Starting with iOS 10, the iPhone learned to shoot in raw. But this cannot be done from the standard Camera application, only in third-party ones from the App Store. It's inconvenient and stupid. There is no desire to leave Camera every time and take photos in another application.

Why not just add this mode to the native “Camera” is not clear.

Apparently this will become a feature of iOS 11.

The only cool feature is the 2x optical zoom. More than once I took great pictures from a long distance when it was not possible to get closer. The same thing works with macro - there is no need to bring the smartphone close.

This is missing in the Samsung Galaxy S8+, we are waiting for it in the next model.

Who is better