We already know the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are the fastest smartphones in the world, according to early benchmarks. Now, YouTube channel PhoneBuff has put the iPhone 8 Plus versus the Galaxy Note 8 in their unscientific speed tests.
PhoneBuff’s tests consist of opening apps in order, then re-opening them again. It’s an unscientific test the channel has used to showcase the latest iPhones versus Android devices for a while now, and for the most part, Apple has always held the lead.
But not this time around, as the Galaxy Note 8 beats the iPhone 8 Plus in the series of app opening tests by six seconds, taking the crown.
Check out the video below:
The iPhone 8 Plus display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, along with 3GB of RAM and the A11 Bionic chip, retailing for $799 USD. The Galaxy Note 8 has a 2960 x 1440 display resolution, 6GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 835 CPU, runs Android 7.1.1 and costs $929 USD.
If anything, just read the hilarious comments on YouTube for the video above. Loyal supporters of both brands go right at it defending their choice of devices. #cantwealljustgetalong
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Just wait until all of the apps are optimized for iOS 11 and that ios 11 is futher in his versions.
I’m impressed Samsung has finally beat a current iPhone. The question is, is it because the Note 8 is really fast or is the iPhone slow? Either way I’m happy for Samsung… it was getting embarrassing! I’m not sure how effective the X will be on this test considering the lack of home button… only time will tell.
Its because ios 11 is shit, wait until the final ios 11
I’ve been using iOS 11 since the betas started and I noticed my phone was slower but I had assumed it was because I’m still using a 5s. Can’t wait for the X!
Didn’t geekbench scores show the A11 blowing everything else away?