Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7: Is the switch worth it?

After weeks or even months of leaks, we can finally say: The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are official. Samsung has really just finished its Unpacked 2017 event, which offers us all the new features of the top model of the series.

But does the Galaxy S8 really have enough arguments to replace the timeless, excellent Galaxy S7 from last year? That’s what we’re going to see in this comparison.

Comparative tech sheets of Galaxy S8 and S7

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room right away: Obviously, the Galaxy S8 is more powerful. It is much more powerful to tell the truth as it takes advantage of the new Exynos 8895 carved at 10nm. Don’t be fooled by its simple “+5” name compared to the S7: this engraving allows it to achieve better performance and encourage autonomy when needed.

Other than that, it must be admitted that very little has changed. For example, we will not discuss the differences in photography, as the two devices have the same 12-megapixel rear sensor. On the front, the 8-megapixel autofocus sensor could be a nice improvement.

Frankly, the Galaxy S8 screen and design are assets.

Finally, the main difference between the two phones is, of course, the arrival of the bezel-less design, which allows it to have a large 5.8-inch WQHD + screen without swelling the size too much. It has a 18.5:9 ratio, making it much taller than its sibling.

However, it wins over HDR, allowing for deeper contrasts and very vibrant colors. In this regard, there is no denying that there is a real improvement in performance. But at any cost?

Because despite this larger and more energy-consuming screen, the batteries of the two devices remain the same at 3000 mAh. Similarly, it forces the repositioning of the fingerprint scanner on the back of the device, which is considered clumsy by the Galaxy S8’s initial grips.

Lots of extra security for the S8

The Galaxy S8 also features the inclusion of the iris scanner in the Note 7, which we think is too slow to be really useful on a daily basis, and the arrival of the personal assistant Bixby, but it still seems to be in development and therefore of little use.

Faced with that, is it worth upgrading to the Galaxy S8 when you already have the Galaxy S7? Other than its screen, its new features may not seem important to ordinary mortals, but its autonomy may be reduced compared to the S7.

But what a screen, what a design! While it’s reason not to upgrade from the S7 to the S8, it’s undeniable that this year the price has risen noticeably, the power boost and this new display could capsize very quickly. hearts Bank account.

To tell the truth, we understand something very simple by comparing these two models. Keeping your Galaxy S7 in your hand or choosing to buy the new S8 is a viable choice today as it offers the same very convincing camera and still great performance at a much lower price.

However, Samsung has still managed to improve a lot with this new device, so even dropping into the smartphone at a premium price of €809 isn’t a bad choice. In absolute terms, reselling your S7 is already a good chunk of the budget!