Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S4. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S4 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S4
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S4 | Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 2600 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 3999 | Rs. 33999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2013. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S4 is Rs. 3999. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has larger screen size of 6.2 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S4's 5 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has display density of 531 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S4 has only 441 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S4 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S4's lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S4 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S4's 13 MP Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S4's 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.2.2 and the second one on 7.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S4 | Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2013 | March, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.8 x 136.6 x 7.9 mm | 73.4 x 159.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 531 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 64 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 42.2 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | Yes |
| 4G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB-MHL v2.0 | Yes v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | HDMI, DLNA, TV Out | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 544MP3 | Mali G71 MP20 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML/Flash | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands, Calendar, YouTube Player | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2600 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Music Playback Time | 62 hours | |