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Samsung announced the much anticipated India launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier today. Simultaneous to the Samsung India launch event, Xiaomi announced the launch of the equally anticipated Xiaomi Mi 6 at a launch event in China. Now that two of the most awaited smartphones have launched, we thought that it was time to compare the new arrivals to the existing flagship smartphones in the market.
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One thing to note here is that this comparison focuses on the specs of the smartphones on paper. The performance of the smartphones may differ in real-world and give different results. Keeping that in mind, here is how Samsung Galaxy S8+, Xiaomi Mi 6, iPhone 7 Plus and OnePlus 3T compare to each other, in terms of specs.
| Smartphone | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | Xiaomi Mi 6 | iPhone 7 Plus | OnePlus 3T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size (inches) | 6.2 | 5.15 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 1,440 x 2,960 | 1,080 x 1,920 | 1,080 x 1,920 | 1,080 x 1,920 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 529 | 428 | 401 | 401 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Dimensions (mm) | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 | 145 x 70.49 x 7.45 | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 | 152.7 × 74.7 × 7.35 |
| Weight (gm) | 173 | 168 | 188 | |
| Dual SIM | Yes (Variant) | Yes | No | Yes |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity Types | GSM / HSPA / LTE / VoLTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / VoLTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / VoLTE | GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / VoLTE |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 83, Exynos 8895 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Apple A10 Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core, Octa-core | Octa-core | Quad-core | Quad-core |
| CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 4x Kryo @ 2.35 & 4x Kryo @ 1.9 | 4x Kryo @ 2.45 & 4x Kryo @ 1.9 | 2x Hurricane @ 2.34 & 2x Zephyr | 2× Kryo @ 2.35 & 2x Kryo @ 1.6 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 | Six-Core | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Ruggedness | IP68 | – | IP67 | – |
| On-Board Memory | 64 GB | 64, 128 GB | 32, 128, 256 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, upto 256 GB | No | No | No |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Primary Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/1.8 and 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/1.8 and 12 MP, f/2.8 | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes, 4-Axis | Yes | No |
| Camera Array | Single Camera | Dual Camera | Dual Camera | Single Camera |
| Autofocus System | Phase detection | Phase detection | Phase detection | Phase detection |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP, f/1.7 | 8 MP | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video Capture | 4K | 1080p | 4K | 4K |
| Flash | LED | Dual-LED | quad-LED | LED |
| OS Version | Android 7.0 Nougat | MIUI | Apple iOS 10 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| AI (Smart Assistant) | Google Assistant, Bixby | Google Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band 2x2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | v5.0, A2DP, LE | v4.2, A2DP, LE | v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes, rear | Yes, front | Yes, front | Yes, front |
| 3.5 mm jack | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector | Lightning, Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector |
| USB Standard | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Battery (mAh) | “>3,500 | “>3,350 | “>2,900 | 3,400 |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, DASH Charge |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Ceramic Black | Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Graphite, Soft Gold, Gunmetal, Midnight Black |
| Price in India | Rs 64,900 | To be announced | Starting Rs 72,000 | Starting Rs 29,999 |
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