Web Research Project for Chapter 8: Smartphone Comparison Smartphones have one o

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Web Research Project for Chapter 8: Smartphone Comparison

Smartphones have one of the most competitive and rapidly changing markets. Branding, marketing, and new technology are just some of the benefits the companies use to increase their market share of their smartphones. Use the web to research and compare four of the latest smartphones.

Make a chart to compare all their features, showing which smartphone has which features available.

Be sure to include:

Operating system

Memory

Input devices

Output devices

Pricing

Any additional features you feel are important

Based on your research, if you were to purchase one of these smartphones, which one would you select and why? Follow your instructor’s directions for proper formatting of your research.

Suggested Websites

http://smartphones.specout.com/

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartphones,review-2223.html

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/best-phone-features-1293711

http://cellphones.about.com/library/OSQuiz/blosquiz.htm

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/pros-cons-smartphones-54932.html

Explanation / Answer

Galaxy S8Galaxy S8+Price
$720-$750$840-$850Display (Pixels)5.8 inches (2960 x 1440) Super AMOLED6.2 inches (2960 x 1440) Super AMOLEDCamera (Back)12 MP, f /1.7 aperture12 MP, f /1.7 apertureCamera (Front)8 MP, f/ 1.7 aperture8 MP, f/1.7 apertureBiometric ScanningFacial recognition, iris scanner, fingerprint readerFacial recognition, iris scanner, fingerprint readerCPUSnapdragon 835Snapdragon 835RAM
4GB4GBStorage64GB 64GB microSD
up to 256GBup to 256GBBattery
3,000 mAh3,500 mAhBattery Life (4G)10:3911:04Size
5.9 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches6.3 x 2.9 x 0.3 inchesWeight
5.5 ounces 6.1 ouncesColors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic SilverMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic SilverAndroid Version7.0 Nougat7.0 NougatChargingUSB Type-CUSB Type-CWireless ChargingWPC and PMAWPC and PMA

Name   Apple iPhone 7 Plus   Google Pixel   Google Pixel XL   Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge   ZTE Axon 7   Apple iPhone SE   Motorola Moto G5 Plus   Huawei Honor 6X   Motorola Moto Z   OnePlus 3T
                                       
Lowest Price                                      
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Operating System as Tested   iOS 10   Android 7.1 (Nougat)   Android 7.1 (Nougat)   Android 6.0   Android 6.0   iOS 10   Android 7.0   Android 6.0   Android 6.0   Android 6.0
CPU   Apple A10   Qualcomm Snapdragon 821   Qualcomm Snapdragon 821   Qualcomm Snapdragon 820   Qualcomm Snapdragon 820   Apple A9   Qualcomm Snapdragon 625   Kirin 655   Qualcomm Snapdragon 820   Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Processor Speed   2.33 GHz   2.15 GHz   2.15 GHz   2.2 GHz   2.15 GHz   1.84 GHz   2.0 GHz   2.1 GHz   2.15 GHz   2.35 GHz
Dimensions   6.23 by 3.07 by 0.29 inches   5.6 by 2.7 by 0.3 inches   6.1 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches   5.94 by 2.86 by 0.3 inches   5.97 by 2.95 by 0.31 inches   4.87 by 2.31 by 0.3 inches   5.9 by 2.9 by 0.3 inches   5.9 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches   6.0 by 3.0 by 0.2 inches   6.0 by 2.9 by 0.3 inches
Screen Size   5.5 inches   5 inches   5.5 inches   5.5 inches   5.5 inches   4 inches   5.2 inches   5.5 inches   5.5 inches   5.5 inches
Screen Resolution   1,920 by 1,080 pixels   1,920 by 1,080 pixels   2,560 by 1,440 pixels   2,560 by 1,440 pixels   2,560 by 1,440 pixels   1,136 by 640 pixels   1,920 by 1,080 pixels   1,920 by 1,080 pixels   2,560 by 1,440 pixels   1,920 by 1,080 pixels
Camera Resolution   Dual 12MP Rear, 7MP Front-Facing   12.3MP Rear, 8MP Front-Facing   12.3MP Rear, 8MP Front-Facing   12MP Rear, 5MP Front-Facing   20MP Rear, 8MP Front-Facing   12 MP Rear; 1.2 MP Front-Facing   12MP Rear, 5MP Front-Facing   12MP and 2MP Rear; 8MP Front-Facing   13MP Rear, 5MP Front-Facing   16MP Rear, 16MP Front-Facing
Battery Life (As Tested)   6 hours, 0 (LTE video streaming) minutes   7 hours, 21 (LTE video streaming) minutes   6 hours, 43 (LTE video streaming) minutes   10 hours, 0 (LTE video streaming) minutes   6 hours, 0 (LTE video streaming) minutes   6 hours (LTE video streaming) minutes   7 hours, 35 (LTE video streaming) minutes   5 hours, 35 (LTE video streaming) minutes   6 hours, 10 (LTE video streaming) minutes   10 hours, 0 (LTE video streaming) minutes
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