Sep 11, 2017
Apple’s iPhone X vs. Samsung's Galaxy Note 8
Rumors and leaks suggested Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone would have a lot in common with the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8. What's more, Apple's latest devices were unveiled just days before the Note 8 is set to arrive in stores.
Here's a look at how the two stack up.
TALE OF THE TAPE
GALAXY NOTE 8 | SPECS | iPHONE 10TH ANNIVERSARY |
---|---|---|
S Pen (to translate text, write notes) Iris Scanning, Facial recognition Apps in split-screen mode Dual Lens 12MP cameras, w/ optical image stabilization Voice assistant Bixby |
FEATURES/ ACCESSORIES |
Portrait Lighting Facial recognition to replace fingerprint system 3D Animated emojis (Animoji) Dual Lens 12MP cameras, said to record 4K video Voice assistant Siri |
All-screen (no home button) Quad HD + AMOLED Edge-to-edge display All-glass backing |
SCREEN | All-screen (no home button) OLED not LCD Without curved edges All-glass backing |
USB Type-C (charging) headphone jack |
PORTS | Wireless charging No headphone jack |
Deep sea blue | NEW COLOURS | Silver or Space Grey |
Android Nougat | OPERATING SYSTEM | iOS11 |
$1,299 / US$929 | PRICE | $1319/US$999 |
Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 went live in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 24, and the phone is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. Canadian consumers who pre-order by Sept. 14 will get a bonus Samsung Wireless Charger Convertible and Samsung 128GB MicroSD Card.
Apple's iPhone X will be available for pre-order Oct. 27, to be shipped to stores Nov. 3.