Smartphone technology is constantly evolving, and with each new release, options multiply, making the selection process more complex. In this comparison, we pit the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple's latest professional smartphone, against the Samsung Galaxy S8+, which still holds a strong position in the market, to determine which offers better value for different users.
iPhone 18 Pro · 6 criteria0 criteria · Samsung Galaxy S8+
⚔️ Detailed comparison
| Criterion | iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ✓6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2622 x 1206 pixels resolution at 460 ppi, ProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak brightness, and a 35% smaller Dynamic Island. Features LTPO+ technology for better power efficiency. | 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 2960 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+) resolution at 529 ppi. Features an Infinity Display design with curved edges and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. |
| Processor & Performance | ✓A20 Pro chip, 27% faster than A19 Pro, with 45% faster graphics performance. Redesigned cooling system for sustained performance. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 processor, Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo). Offers good performance for daily tasks and multitasking. |
| Cameras | ✓48MP Pro Fusion triple-camera system: Main with variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0), 48MP Ultra Wide, and 48MP Telephoto. 18MP Center Stage front camera. 4K Dolby Vision video recording at high frame rates. | 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and OIS. 8MP f/1.7 smart autofocus front camera. Supports 4K video recording at 30fps. |
| Battery & Charging | ✓Built-in lithium-ion battery providing up to 36 hours of local video playback, 33 hours of streamed video, and 24 hours of typical use. Fast-charge capable, reaching 50% charge in approximately 15 minutes with a 60W adapter. | 3500 mAh battery offering solid all-day usage. Up to 8 hours of continuous video playback. Supports fast charging and wireless charging. |
| Memory & Storage | ✓Storage options starting from 256GB up to 2TB. | 4GB RAM (US) or 6GB RAM (select markets). 64GB internal storage with microSD card support up to 256GB. |
| Price | ✓Starts from $1199 (256GB) and can go up to $1399 or more depending on storage capacity and carrier. | Originally priced between $750 and $850 at launch, but can be found at significantly lower prices currently. |
🏆 Winner: iPhone 18 Pro
يتفوق iPhone 18 Pro بشكل واضح على Galaxy S8+ في جميع المعايير الحديثة، بما في ذلك الأداء، الكاميرا، عمر البطارية، وجودة الشاشة بفضل التقنيات الأحدث. بينما يبقى Galaxy S8+ خيارًا اقتصاديًا لمن يبحث عن هاتف ذكي أساسي، فإن iPhone 18 Pro هو الفائز بلا منازع لمن يريد أحدث التقنيات وأفضل تجربة شاملة.
