Today we will look at advanced gadgets from eternal competitors - Apple and Samsung. The South Korean manufacturer offers a modern-sized flagship with a top price, while the American manufacturer has thrown onto the market a slightly less expensive, slightly modernized, slightly reduced in capabilities mini-iPhone, which the company liked to release when Steve Jobs. In other words, these two smartphones are not rivals at all, but they represent two of the biggest names in the mobile world. Therefore, they are required for comparison.
1 – size
The “mini iPhone” iPhone SE is 15 percent lower and 19 percent narrower than the Galaxy S7. At the same time, only 3 mm thinner. 124; 59 and 7.6 mm versus 142; 70 and 7.9 mm, to be more precise. At the same time, the Samsung representative is practically frameless and effectively uses the usable space, while the opponent does not.
2 – weight
The new iPhone SE weighs just 113 grams, which is 26 percent less than the Galaxy S7's 152 grams.
3 – building
The Apple representative, as always, is made of anodized aluminum. The Samsung representative consists of a combination of metal and glass. It is more beautiful, but aluminum is still more practical. It will last longer with everyday use.
4 – color palette
Samsung offers black, gold and silver colors for its flagship. The same options, but also with “rose gold”, are offered by Apple for its gadget.
5 – display
The smaller the body, the smaller the display. At least for this reason, the 5.1-inch screen diagonal of the Galaxy S7 looks gigantic compared to the 4-inch screen of its competitor. Let's add here the overwhelming superiority in picture quality. Samsung offers a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels and a total density of 577 units. Apple gave only 1136 by 640 points. Picture density is 326 units per inch. Also remember that Apple offers an obsolete IPS LCD display. And the South Korean manufacturer has an advanced Super AMOLED display. Of course, the picture with oleophobic technology looks more beautiful. And here – simply in all respects. But that is not all. After all, for its mini-iPhone, Apple decided to cut down on the capabilities and took away the technology for recognizing the force of pressing the screen - Force Touch. Aka 3D Touch. Samsung, on the other hand, has added an Always-on display option that illuminates individual pixels that display the date, time, and notifications without consuming much battery power.
6 – processor
Only for a lot of money would one be able to say that Apple's 1.85 GHz dual-core A9 processor is faster than the latest generation quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, which the company even installed water cooling by pouring gel into the case. But let's be realistic - this is not so.
7 – RAM
Only 2 GB was allocated by Apple for its newest gadget in the line. Samsung set the minimum limit at 4 GB of RAM, although, apparently, it was not averse to providing 6 GB, but did not manage to finalize the technology in time.
8 – built-in memory
Apple offers options for 16 and 64 GB of internal memory for its mini iPhone. The competitor's entry-level configuration starts at 32 GB. There is also a 64 GB option. Samsung also offers an additional MicroSD memory card. And you can add another 200 GB.
9 – cameras
The front camera for the iPhone SE has been hopelessly cut down. But the same number of megapixels for the main camera as the enemy should not mislead you. Samsung uses dual pixel technology to collect more light for videos and photos. The end result is lighter and brighter even on a gloomy day and in poor lighting. And yes, the camera has an automatic stabilization system.
10 – battery
The smaller the case, the smaller the battery. The iPhone SE only got 1642 mAh versus 3000 mAh for its competitor. Let's add here that the Galaxy S7 has the ability to charge quickly and charge wirelessly.
11 – fingerprint sensor
Both have it. From the front. Only the iPhone SE has the previous generation sensor. Not the same as the iPhone 6s.
12 – water protection
The iPhone SE cannot submerge itself in a glass full of water without consequences. And the Galaxy S7 has a similar feature. IP68 certification gives it protection against water and dust. It can dive to a depth of one and a half meters for 30 minutes.
13 – software
iOS 9.3 went to the iPhone SE at launch. The flagship S7 received Android Marshmallow with Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz shell. Both thus received advanced software from the companies.
14 – release, price and withdrawal
Both devices will hit the market in March 2016. The starting price of the iPhone SE is $399 (for the version with 16 GB of memory). GalaxyS7 will ask $670 (for the 32 GB version). Of course there is a difference of $270. But Samsung offers a technically advanced, fully developed gadget, and Apple simply offers a “cheaper device” than the iPhone 6S. That makes all the difference. The gadget did not receive anything new at all, only trimmed specifications and a form factor to make it “more convenient to operate with one hand.” An excellent design solution that fills the vacuum of the line. Only from a technical point of view it turned out to be a failure.
Both phones in the name are flagships, which at one time were the best in the line. Today, the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 are already on sale, so the models we are considering are not TOP. But even today they remain flagships and have powerful hardware. Therefore, it is appropriate to compare them.
Competitors
S7 and iPohne SE have serious competitors in the form of Samsung S8 and OnePlus 3T. Below are the links to compare these phones with worthy competitors. We compared Samsung S7 with OnePlus 3T - available. We will also offer an interesting comparison of the S7 with the older S8 model, so that you can understand what improvements the Koreans have made to an already cool smartphone (you will find it). And if we talk about American iPhones, then not only the SE model is a competitor. The older version of the iPhone 6s plus can also be compared with the Galaxy S7 - you can find a comparison. However, the iPhone, even without the “Plus” prefix, is a good competitor to the S7 (see).
More comparisons with competitors:
- Huawei P9 vs Galaxy S7 – .
Processors and performance
The popular iPhone Special Edition has a proprietary processor Apple A9, which will also be used in the iPhone 6s. This is a fairly “strong” chipset with two cores with a frequency of 1.84 GHz. Also available is 2 GB of RAM and a PowerVR GT7600 graphics accelerator. If you compare the hardware with the previous generation flagship iPhone 5S, the difference is immediately noticeable. SE works much faster than the iPhone 5s, and this is noticeable even in the interface, not to mention games and “heavy” applications.
But all this is “lyrics”. The main thing is the result of the Antutu benchmark. Here iPhone SE based on Apple A9 scores 130 thousand points, which is a good indicator for a flagship.
Now about the chipset in the Samsung Galaxy S7. Two different processors can be used here: either the proprietary Exynos 8890 or the Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm. Both chips are approximately the same level, but there is a hunch that the latter is more powerful, but its autonomy is 10% lower. While these smartphones are mostly powered by Exynos chip in the market, it is rare to see the Galaxy S7 powered by Qualcomm's brainchild.
The Exynos 8890 is an eight-core processor, running on the ARMv8 architecture, which involves dividing them into 2 clusters: 4 Cortex-A53 cores, 4 M1 cores. High-performance M1 cores are used to perform complex tasks, and by default they “rest” and do not waste battery power in vain.
Antutu performance test showed 140407 points.
Conclusion: Galaxy S7 has a more powerful chip compared to Apple A9. Although the difference of 10 thousand points will be practically unnoticeable either in the interface or when launching heavy applications.
Cameras
The second more or less significant difference is the cameras. The Galaxy S7 uses the Sony IMX260 sensor, which was developed specifically for this smartphone. Such a sensor cannot be purchased by other manufacturers, and there is no description for it on the developer’s website (that is, Sony). It is known that the phone uses a lens with an aperture of f/1.7 (which is not bad), and the pixel size is 1.4 microns, thanks to which the matrix receives more information, and this is good in theory. This smartphone was the first to receive focusing across the entire matrix area thanks to the new technology – Dual Pixel.
But he can talk about the characteristics for a very long time. Another thing is the quality of the image in practice.
Sample photos on Galaxy S7
The iPhone SE has a traditionally good camera, the characteristics of which are poorly known: 12 megapixel resolution, f/2.2 aperture (worse than that of the competitor in question). It seems that it uses the same sensor as the iPhone 6, so the image quality is comparable.
Examples of photos on iPhone SE
A distinctive feature of iPhone cameras is their simplicity and cool software. To get a good photo, you just need to point the camera and take a photo. It sounds stupid, but often the process of photographing on other smartphones becomes difficult, and this is with good rear sensors.
Conclusion: in terms of cameras, the winner is the Samsung Galaxy S7, although the iPhone is close on its heels.
Displays
Samsung vs Apple is an age-old battle between manufacturers who make the best screens on the market. On the one hand, Apple has long been known to the public with its cool Retina displays. These screens have high brightness, perfect color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. At the same time, the sensors are sensitive and responsive to touch.
Many other smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, are trying to get Samsung displays with SuperAmoled technology. Recognition of a competitor is worth a lot.
According to the experts from DisplayMate, the Samsung Galaxy S7 screen has become the best among smartphones. Ideal color rendition, large viewing angles, readable text, etc. We can praise it for a long time, but the guys from DisplayMate have already done it for us. In addition, it uses QHD resolution with a diagonal of 5.1 inches. This is indecently large for such a diagonal, which suggests that this was done for marketing purposes. The screen diagonal of the iPhone SE is only 4 inches, the resolution is 1136x640.
The Korean flagship from Samsung wins in this pair.
conclusions
We forgot to mention the price, and this is important. Not only does the Galaxy S7 have a better screen and camera than the iPhone SE, it also costs less. Its price is approximately 35-38 thousand rubles (depending on the seller), the iPhone SE will cost 40 thousand rubles.
Video review of Galaxy S7
This article may seem strange to many, but nevertheless, sometimes people ask themselves this question: Which is better to buy a smartphone from Apple or Samsung? Today, prices for flagship models from both manufacturers are growing year by year. It’s hard to surprise with a price tag of 800-900 dollars for a smartphone. But not everyone can afford to spend that kind of money.
Therefore, many are beginning to look towards simpler devices, but also much cheaper ones. Today I want to compare two budget options: iPhone SE and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017).
In order for you to make your choice, I will try to describe in detail their advantages and disadvantages.
Comparison of characteristics of iPhone SE and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
First, let's take a look at how the specs of the two smartphones compare. For your convenience, I have compiled a table with the main characteristics of these devices
| iPhone SE | Samsung A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 400$ | 300$ |
| Display | 4 inches (1136×640) Retina | 4.7 inches (1280x720) Super AMOLED |
| CPU | Apple A9 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53, Exynos 7870 |
| Memory | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB | 16 GB |
| microSD | No | up to 256GB |
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Front-camera | 1.2 MP | 8 MP |
| Moisture protection | No | IP68 |
| SIM card | 1 | 2 |
| Battery capacity | 1624 mAh | 2350 mAh |
| Colors | Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist |
| Dimensions | 123.8×58.6×7.6 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm |
| Weight | 113 g | 135 g |
The main differences between iPhone SE and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Using the table presented above, you can only get a general picture of the characteristics, but not a final verdict on which smartphone is better. These devices were released quite a long time ago, so there is plenty of information about them.
Design
You can argue about appearance for a very long time. Everyone has different taste. iPhone SE is externally indistinguishable from the old iPhone 5s and has a 4-inch screen and compact dimensions.
Samsung A3 looks much more modern and thanks to the glass body, it looks very stylish. But because the back cover is made of glass, be prepared for the back cover to be constantly covered in fingerprints. The screen is 4.7 inches and is quite compact by today's standards, but larger than that of its direct competitor.
The screens of both devices have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Some people are crazy about the colorful Super AMOLED, while others like the natural color reproduction of Retina. There is no perfect display, and it all depends on your preferences.
Performance
This point is probably one of the most important. After all, everyone enjoys using the device. which will not lag and will cope with all everyday tasks.
The iPhone SE can handle them without any problems. Still, the hardware from the 6S has not yet lost its relevance, so even modern games will not slow down.
But unfortunately the same cannot be said about the Samsung A3. It can still cope with various applications, but you most likely won’t be able to play top games normally. The processor is quite weak today, and 2 GB of RAM in the case of Android looks ridiculous.
Camera
The front camera on the iPhone is quite old and for those who like to take selfies often - 1.2 MP will be a real disappointment. True, in good lighting it is possible to take good photographs.
But the main camera takes beautiful pictures, and given the ability to shoot 4K video, it will be extremely difficult to find something better for that kind of money.
Samsung won't be able to surprise you with anything. The front one is 8 MP, but there are many complaints about the photo quality. The rear will be a little worse and video shooting will only be possible in Full HD. True, if you want to see a real comparison of the cameras of these devices, it is better to watch videos on Youtube.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) camera test
Battery and chips
In terms of operating time, both phones will be able to work a full working day. So you can easily complete all your tasks throughout the day and not think about the need to recharge.
Both smartphones have a fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. As for Samsung, it works even a little faster. The A3 will also please you with the presence of moisture protection according to the IP68 standard, so you don’t have to be afraid of rain or dust getting on the gadget.
Which smartphone to choose?
Both smartphones have different advantages and choosing between them is not easy.
In my opinion, Android works really well only on top-end devices. But the iPhone SE, despite its low price, has good hardware and works great even on iOS 11.
In this regard, you should choose a smartphone according to the following plan:
- Take iPhone SE. Even if it costs a little more, this overpayment is worth it. You will receive a smartphone that works well on the latest versions of iOS and a fairly high-quality camera. It will definitely delight you for several more years.
- Take Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). The main advantages include a good screen, the presence of moisture protection and perhaps that’s all. A simple budget phone from which you shouldn’t expect much and is not very relevant today.
Take Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). The main advantages include a good screen, the presence of moisture protection and perhaps that’s all. A simple budget phone from which you shouldn’t expect much and is not very relevant today.
To summarize, I want to say that when choosing between Apple and Samsung devices, look at which operating system you like best. If you used iOS before, then you should choose iPhone, and the same scheme applies to Android.
Believe me, the process of getting used to another OS will bring you little pleasure and you will scold yourself for such a choice. It is always more pleasant to work in an environment that is comfortable and understandable to you. Today, when smartphones are not inferior in hardware to each other, the ecosystem plays a decisive role.
Performance comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and iPhone SE
There is no exact answer to the question of which is better than an iPhone or a Samsung, if only because a lot depends on the models being compared and the parameters that are most important for a particular user.
However, in order to partially understand the problem that arises for those who want to get one of the best modern smartphones at their disposal, it is worth comparing the two flagships.
At the moment, the flagship models are considered to be the iPhone X, the “younger” version of which will cost about 70,000 rubles, and the price of a similar 64 GB modification is about 67,000 rubles.
Comparison of top models
The main reason for difficulties in answering the question about choosing a flagship brand is the personal preferences of the potential buyer.
Someone has long decided for themselves that they buy only Apple brand products, and in any case will choose an iPhone X.
Another user considers the most important quality of a smartphone to be the presence of 2 SIM cards, the ability to expand memory, and, most likely, will buy a Samsung.
However, a situation may also arise when a person does not have any special preferences, and the main task is not to buy a gadget from a certain manufacturer, but to objectively compare the parameters.
The results of this choice may vary– especially since the flagship of each brand has its own characteristics.
Appearance and dimensions
The design and size of a smartphone are one of the first parameters that most users pay attention to.
Naturally, they are not always decisive for choosing the appropriate option.
However, if we are talking about such an expensive purchase, it can hardly be called unnecessary to compare the diagonal, thickness and level of security of the gadget.
The difference between the bodies of the two gadgets is that the Galaxy model has glass, which increases the level of screen protection.
The iPhone is less protected from external influences, but is more compact and convenient, despite the fact that the difference in screen size is not so noticeable and does not provide any special advantages.
Due to its smaller thickness and convenience, the iPhone X wins this category by a small margin.
Screen Specifications
The display parameters of gadgets are not much different from each other.
With a diagonal of 6.2" the Samsung screen has a resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels, while the 5.8-inch iPhone has the same figure of 2436 x 1125 pixels.
This feature allows the owner of a Samsung smartphone to use the services of two operators at the same time or, for example, put two numbers on one phone - work and home.
The Apple model does not have such an advantage - the first iPhones with 2 SIM cards are expected on the market no earlier than the end of 2018.
Another advantage of the Galaxy S9– the ability to transmit information at speeds of up to 1200 Mbit/s. The iPhone has a similar figure that is half as much (up to 600 Mbit/s).
However, this feature cannot be called a real advantage - no mobile operator yet provides such speed, and the modules for working with wireless networks are the same on the phones.
Autonomy
The level of autonomy of smartphones can be compared by battery capacity - however, such a comparison will be incorrect.
The presence of a 3500 mAh battery allows Samsung to work at an average load level up to 8.5 hours.
The flagship iPhone, equipped with a 2716 mAh battery, works under the same conditions 1 hour longer.
When running resource-intensive games, both models are capable of providing no more than 3–4 hours of continuous operation, in standby mode and regular telephone communication (with sending and viewing), each one works for more than a day.
You can surf the Internet from flagships up to 6 hours, depending on screen brightness and connection type (mobile or Wi-Fi). Each gadget has wireless and fast charging capabilities.
Apple Pay, which is more convenient to use than Samsung Pay or Samsung Pay.Most of the other indicators of flagships differ little or are not so important as to pay attention to them when choosing a suitable smartphone.
Neither emoji, nor transfer of settings or frequency become decisive factors.
And the operating time of gadgets mainly depends on the tasks performed.
To the question, there will be one answer - Apple and Samsung. Undoubtedly, these are two main competitors, and it is not always possible to objectively assess which of them is leading and which is still lagging behind. Let's try to compare the products of these manufacturers and decide at least a littleWhich is better Samsung or iPhone?.
Both brands are familiar to every user. Everyone knows what an iPhone is as well as a Galaxy smartphone.
Apple is an American corporation created by the famous Steve Jobs; today the president of the company is Tim Cook. The best engineers, designers and developers are working on the development of new devices. Gadgets are assembled at a factory in China, but this does not affect the quality of the devices. It is worth noting that most of the world's brands are assembled by the hands of Chinese workers.
Samsung is located in South Korea. Initially, the manufacturer gained fame through the production of DVD players and other similar products. In 2000, the company began producing mobile phones. Today Samsung produces a wide selection of smartphones. Among them there are both budget and premium models. Unlike the iPhone, Samsung provides the opportunity to have a gadget for users with any budget.
As for the quality of the devices themselves, Apple is ahead of its competitor in this matter. Samsung makes some mistakes; you can often come across reviews that say that the devices perform arbitrary actions while in the user’s pocket. In addition, there are defects in batteries; an entire line of smartphones has even been recalled because of them.
Comparison of characteristics
Which is better Samsung or iPhone?difficult to determine right away. Each smartphone has its own advantages and disadvantages. In order to objectively evaluate both brands, we will compare the main characteristics that are important to the user.
operating system
Software is important. Android and IOS are the fillings of smartphones. If we compare them with respect to the number of available applications, they will be equal. Each application developer equally strives to take top positions in both the AppStore and PlayMarket.
Regarding functionality, it is also difficult to conclude which is better. When one company brings a new development to the market, the second takes a step back. Therefore, most of the capabilities of gadgets are similar, and where there are differences, each competitor has something to answer the opponent.
The main advantage of the iPhone is that software updates are carried out with enviable regularity. While Samsung cannot boast of this, gadgets released several years ago, after a certain number of updates, no longer support the next versions of the OS.
Smartphone performance
Modern gadgets are almost equal in this matter. The iPhone processor is somewhat simpler than that of Samsung. But a higher quality graphics accelerator allows you to handle the heaviest games. Despite the fact that Apple gadgets have only 2 GB of memory (unlike Samsung, which has 4 GB), it is quite enough for the smartphone to function properly.
It turns out that the performance of both brands is at the same level, but the iPhone will be more preferable for those who like to play games.
The standby time for both gadgets is good. Not so long ago, Samsung was losing ground in this matter, but today the operating system is well optimized and the problems have gone away.
Screen quality
iPhone smartphones have high-quality displays with wide viewing angles. Color rendition is good, but could be better. Thanks to the not very large diagonal of the screen, it is possible to operate the device with one hand and reach the opposite corner without effort. But because of this decision, the expansion suffers significantly, while the image quality itself remains at a high level. 
All Samsung products are equipped with AMOLED screens. The advantages of such screens are difficult to overestimate, including high energy efficiency and rich color rendition. Thus, in matters of screen quality, we can give the championship cup to Samsung, but the latest iPhone X has caught up with its competitors in these indicators. Therefore the questionWhich is better Samsung or iPhone?remains open.
Photo and video
Comparing the optics of premium smartphone models from leading manufacturers is a very difficult process. It is worth noting that in bright sunlight the difference is almost imperceptible. The pictures are of excellent quality on both gadgets. 
DxOMark specialists, after conducting research, concluded that Apple products are not much behind their competitors. Despite the fact that the manufacturer has implemented the ability to take “live” photos.
Usability and connection quality
iPhone manufacturers are of the opinion that the smartphone should be miniature. And this is justified. Using a smartphone with a smaller diagonal is much more convenient; it is possible to control the device with one hand. In addition, the gadget is much more convenient to hold in the palm of your hand. 
Premium gadgets from Samsung most often have a large diagonal, which often complicates operation. A screen that is too large does not always pay off, especially when it comes to phones.
Both manufacturers regularly supply their products with various accessories. Cases, headphones, wireless headsets are presented in all their diversity. It is worth noting that the Samsung company turned out to be more inventive in this matter. 
Regarding the quality of communication and support for various instant messengers, both manufacturers are on equal terms. Audibility during a call is excellent in both directions, while noise reduction functions are implemented that do an excellent job.
Memory Specifications
iPhones do not support external media, so they produce models with different capacities. It is worth noting that the price of a smartphone increases in accordance with the increase in memory capacity. However, storing and listening to music or watching videos without using commercial services is not available.
Samsung supports the use of external media. The operating system is perfectly adapted to the use of this type of memory and works without noticeable glitches. At the same time, you can not only take photos and videos on microSD, but also install applications.
