10 features of the Galaxy S8 that guarantee it will 'outperform' the iPhone.

Samsung has just officially unveiled its flagship duo, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, with several features you won't find on Apple's iPhone.

Infinity screen

Samsung calls the Galaxy S8 and S8+ displays "Infinity Display," featuring extremely thin bezels that make the screen appear to extend to both edges. This is a new trend in the smartphone industry, pioneered by devices like the LG G6 and Xiaomi Mix. And certainly, no iPhone has yet boasted such an impressive display.

This design helps the Galaxy S8 achieve an 83% screen-to-body ratio. The new screen enhances the user experience. Furthermore, compared to the iPhone, the Galaxy S8's screen has a higher resolution and a Super AMOLED panel that displays more vivid images and is more energy-efficient than the LCD screens currently used in iPhones.

Curved edge

The curved screen edges make the Galaxy S8 and S8+ look thinner than their actual size. And thanks to these curves, users can feel comfortable holding the device in their hands.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 7 Plus feels quite uncomfortable to use with one hand due to its rather thick bezels, which makes the device wide.

Computer experience

With the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, users will have an experience similar to that on traditional computers.

Samsung's DeX Station allows the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to connect to accessories such as monitors, keyboards, and mice. The Android experience is optimized by Samsung to give users the feeling of using Chrome OS on a computer.

Any application with a desktop mode is optimized by Samsung, a feature they call "Desktop Experience". Some third-party applications also support users' work, such as Microsoft's Office suite.

Iris scanning

Apple changed the game when it introduced the first iPhone with Touch ID fingerprint scanner, and now many flagship smartphones use this feature to help users unlock their devices quickly or authenticate transactions. Of course, variety is the spice of life, and you don't have too many options when it comes to mobile security.

Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ were released with an iris scanner. This feature first appeared on the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 and was highly praised by many users. It can help you unlock your phone or securely access your device's folders.

Facial recognition

Speaking of new security options, the S8 and S8+ are also equipped with a fingerprint scanner and, notably, facial recognition via the 8MP front-facing camera. Currently, this feature is primarily for unlocking the phone, as there aren't many third-party applications that support facial recognition.

Bixby and Google Assistant

Samsung was very generous in allowing users to choose their personal assistant on the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Google's Google Assistant is integrated into the Galaxy S8 and S8+ alongside Samsung's own developed assistant, Bixby. Meanwhile, iPhone users cannot access a third-party assistant because Apple does not allow developers access to certain components of its operating system.

Bixby Vision

Bixby Vision is an extended feature of Bixby used for object recognition, text recognition, and location data to add a layer of commenting functionality to the virtual assistant. Using the phone's camera, Bixby can "see" objects or scenes in front of it and provide relevant information to the user. Bixby Vision can translate text in real time in over 50 languages. Third-party developers will have access to Bixby Vision, so its customization potential is very promising.

10nm processor

Both the Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 are manufactured using a 10nm process, offering high performance while remaining energy-efficient. Meanwhile, users will have to wait until September 2017 to find out if Apple will use a 10nm processor in their next iPhone.

Wireless charging

Wireless charging is a rumored feature for the next iPhone, but Samsung has been equipping its products with it for years. Both the Galaxy S8 and S8+ support Qi and Samsung's own wireless charging technology.

Fast charging

Both the Galaxy S8 and S8+, with their 3000 mAh and 3500 mAh batteries respectively, support fast charging. Meanwhile, iPhone users have to use the 12W iPad charger to slightly increase charging speed, and even then, they still don't quite reach the concept of "fast charging."

According to VNreview