Which one is best for you?
iPhone 7 first came out in 2016 and while it’s an older model, still has decent specs. Its camera was updated from iPhone 6s, to capture a wider range of colours its screen was upgraded so you could instantly see the results.
Not surprisingly, the more recent Galaxy S9 has a few extra bells and whistles. Create your own animated emojis, or stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode and more. Read on for more details.
Apple
iPhone 7
Take pictures like a pro with a 12-megapixel camera, and optical image stabilisation that keeps images steady when on the move
Express yourself and match your phone to your outfit with a choice of four colours
Relax, and use your phone without a worry, with its splash and water resistant design
Focus on A10 processor
iPhone 7
Samsung
Galaxy S9
Capture all the action and stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode – then loop and add music to create awesome GIFs
Take superb pictures even in super low light with a lens that adapts like the human eye
Create and personalise your own animated emoji, and use it to share stories with friends
Use Intelligent Scan to unlock your phone securely with ease – even in low light
Buy the Galaxy S9
Image | iPhone 7 | Buy the Galaxy S9 |
4.7 inches (diagonal) | 5.8 inch Infinity Display | |
Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 138 grams | Height: 147.7 mm Width: 68.7 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 163 grams | |
12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP | |
7 MP | 8 MP | |
4K video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps | |
A10 Fusion chip | Octa-core Exynos 9810 | |
Up to 13 hours video playback | 3000 mAh | |
32 GB 128 GB | 64 GB | |
Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Yes | |
iPhone 7 | Buy the Galaxy S9 |
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We compare the Apple iPhone 7 (Price) to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (Price): Which smartphone has the better camera and the larger display? Which has more memory, better features and a larger battery? We look at all differences.
Both smartphones can be categorized as high-end phones.
Here are both mobile phone side by side; the iPhone 7 on the left, the Galaxy S9 Plus on the right:
The back. The Galaxy S9 Plus's dual camera is clearly visible: | |
iPhone 7 vs Galaxy S9 Plus
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iPhone 7
| Galaxy S9 Plus
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* Cheapest model when introduced. |
Let's compare features and specs in more detail, with the Apple iPhone 7 again in the left and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in the right column. Body comes first:
BODY & DIMENSIONS | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Body | Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
Dims | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm³ | 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm³ |
Weight | 138g | 189g |
Colors | | |
Protection | IP67 | IP68 |
Recommendation: For easy hands free operation, have a look at the practical full-metal Lamicall Smartphone Stand: |
DISPLAY | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Horizontal | 750px. | 1.440px. |
Vertical | 1.334px. | 2.960px. |
Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
Diagonal (in.) | 4.7" | 6.2" |
Diagonal (mm) | 119mm | 157mm |
Density | 326ppi | 531ppi |
Type | LCD (IPS) | Super AMOLED |
Recommendation: For cleaning LCD and OLED displays, pre-moistened wipes give the best results. We recommend the iCloth Cleaning Wipes: |
HARDWARE | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Processor/SoC | Apple A10 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
Clock rate | 2.300MHz | 2.700MHz |
GPU | PowerVR | ARM Mali G72 MP18 |
GPU cores | ? | 18 |
RAM* | 2GB | 6GB |
ROM* | 256GB | 256GB |
Expandable | - | max. 400GB |
* Maximum |
PHONE, RADIO & NAVIGATION | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
SIM | Nano | Nano |
Slots* | 1 | 2 |
GPRS 2G** | 4 | 4 |
UMTS 3G** | 5 | 5 |
LTE 4G** | 24 | 22 |
Wlan (802.11) | a, b, g, n, ac | a, b, g, n, ac |
Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
NFC | ||
GPS | ||
Glonass | ||
Beidou | ||
Galileo | ||
* Maximum | ||
Recommendation: Fantastic sound quality and maximum portablility in a sleek package. We recommend the Bluetooth-connected Bose SoundLink Mini: |
PHOTO | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Main camera | Single | Dual |
Focal length | 28mm | 26mm |
F-stop | F1.8 | F1.5 |
Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Stabilizer | ||
Zoom | - | 2.0x |
Selfie camera | ||
Resolution | 7 MP | 8 MP |
Slow motion | ||
Time lapse | ||
RAW format | ||
Panorama | ||
HDR | ||
Macro | ||
Geotagging |
VIDEO | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Main camera | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
...max FPS | 30 | 60 |
4K video | ||
Selfie camera | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
...max FPS | 30 | 30 |
SENSORS | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Accelerometer | ||
Gyroscope | ||
Pressure | ||
Hall effect | ||
RGB light | ||
Barometer | ||
Magnetometer | ||
Proximity | ||
Iris | ||
Heart rate | ||
Fingerprint |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
USB 2 | ||
USB 3 | ||
USB conn. | Apple proprietary | USB-C |
USB OTG | ||
Headphones | ||
Infrared | ||
Recommendation: No more cable and adapter mess with these smart wireless earbuds. TheTBI Pro Bluetooth phones work up to six hours on a single charge: |
BATTERY | ||
iPhone 7 | Galaxy S9 Plus | |
Size | 1.960 | 3.500 |
Quick Charge | ||
Wireless Charge | ||
Removable |
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