This is a special moment in the smartphone enthusiast’s calendar. After the keynote, it’s really time to take a step back and draw conclusions. Products offered by Samsung, Apple, and to a lesser extent LG are the standards by which we will evaluate future devices offered by other brands.
There’s no denying that the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30 unveiled tonight are three great trend indicators. Thanks to this triple phone, we can better understand the developments in the market. More mundanely, another question arises: which manufacturer managed to get out of the game? Which brand introduced the most groundbreaking and striking innovations? Who convinced the consumers?
iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30: technical data sheets
| iPhone X | Galaxy Note 8 | LG V30 | |
| Screen | 6.3 inch Super AMOLED WQHD+ Infinity Display. HDR video playback | 6 inch OLED 2:1 ratio 1440 x 2880 | |
| Processor | Exynos 8895 8 cores running at 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| memory lifetime | 6GB of RAM | 4GB of RAM | |
| Internal storage | 64GB /128GB/256GB + micro SD | Micro SD up to 64GB and 256GB | |
| rear photo sensor | 12 megapixel Dual Pixel f/1.7 + 12 megapixel Dual Pixel telephoto f/2.4 | Dual sensors: 1 of 16 MP and LED flash / Laser autofocus, ƒ/1.6 aperture, laser detection, autofocus +1 in 13 MP, wide-angle sensor and ƒ/1.9 aperture | |
| front photo sensor | 8 megapixel f/1.7 + face detection | 5 MP wide-angle with ƒ/2.2 aperture | |
| battery | CN | 3300 mAh / fast charging / wireless charging | 3,300 mAh, wireless charging, fast charging |
| BONE | Android 7.1.1 Nougat + Samsung Experience overlay | Android 7.x Nougat + LG interface | |
| Security | Face recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition and fingerprint sensor | face and voice recognition and fingerprint sensor |
| connectors | lightning port | USB type C, audio jack | USB Type-C, audio jack |
| Price | from 1159 euros | from 1009 euros | Between 700 and 800 euros |
Under the hood of 3 cars!
In terms of performance and core hardware, the iPhone X may seem a bit of a disadvantage. This is the smartphone with the least amount of RAM in this comparison: Apple’s flagship actually makes do with it. 3GB Ram. Opposite, the Note 8 and LG V30 run on 6 and 4 GB of RAM respectively.
Most high-end terminals in 2017 saw their RAM grow. Except iPhone. But keep in mind that this is not a particularly reliable indicator. Here, the terminals in question run on very different operating systems. For example, iOS is much lighter than Android and therefore requires less live memory to operate.
Phablette: beauty isn’t just inside!
If you’ve decided to treat yourself to a phablet, it’s certainly not just for its internal components. By getting yourself an LG V30, a Note 8 or an iPhone X, you’ll benefit from an excellent large-format OLED display in all 3 cases. All 3 models have been developed with a highly fashionable frameless display. However, it is the Galaxy Note 8 that has the largest screen of the 3 with its 6.3-inch Infinity Display.
As you can see, no modern flagship will be able to escape from OLED technology. By 2020, 50% of devices on the market will be equipped with it. If you still don’t know what OLED technology is or what’s different with POLED and LCD, have a look at our special file: POLED VS AMOLED.
All three manufacturers are part of a general trend that will soon see the arrival of phablets. Faced with the ubiquity of massive and bezel-less displays, Apple had to adapt the design of the iPhone X by getting rid of the home button, which has been its most prominent feature since the iPhone’s launch in 2007. As you can imagine, when it comes to screens, 3 manufacturers are equal.
Innovation battle: Apple takes control!
Another important point to consider before presenting you a new premium smartphone in 2017 is innovations. if you decided put a few hundred euros on a recent flagship, you are probably not insensitive to innovation. In this very special area, which brand gets away with it and which brand is content with being stuck in the past?
Three brands achieved great success in the field of photography. All three are equipped with super-powered dual sensors, they all look alike. successful photophones. If you’re a big compulsive photographer and your every move ends on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook, you’ll undoubtedly love the V30, Note 8 or iPhone X.
Another explosive innovation is facial recognition. Apple and LG have made their smartphones the true flagships of this new technology. It’s hard to judge without actually taking control of the devices, apparently even the innovations used go further than the Galaxy Note 8’s facial recognition, just as weak and fallible as the S8’s.
If you’re looking for innovation, if you’re looking for change, it’s clear that the iPhone X can seduce you. on occasion 10th anniversary of DecemberApple company decided to put the small plates on the big plates. The great symbol of this change is: Touch ID disappearing in favor of Face ID. This decision of the brand may scare away some users who are afraid of change.
Prices: and the LG V30 has arrived…
In the pricing area, Apple and Samsung seem to be waging a real battle for supremacy. The Korean did indeed announce the trend by marketing the famous Galaxy Note 8 for the exorbitant price of 1009 euros. Less than a month later, Apple did not hesitate to cross this psychological price threshold by introducing the iPhone X, the flagship of the Apple brand, to the market for the first time. Price 1159 euros.
Faced with the contention between the two giants of the smartphone galaxy, the Korean brand made a very wise and advantageous decision. LG V30 at a cheaper price of between 700 and 800 euros. There is no doubt that the Korean manufacturer can consume some of the consumers who are upset at the idea of spending more than 1000 euros for a smartphone.
However, let’s not fool ourselves about the LG V30’s ability to lure enthusiasts of the Apple brand. iOS users who want to benefit from a new iPhone without having to spend 1000 Euros on the table, of course. iPhone 8 sold for 739 euros. But LG might win over some Samsung fans who are disappointed with the boring phone the giant has to offer. Only the future will tell us…
And you, what is the smartphone that seduces you? Which brand managed to convince you?
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