If you want a new phone and have looked at many options, then the best of the lot includes Samsung Galaxy s8 and Google Pixel 2. But which one should you opt for?

Let’s compare them – the design, specs and features, and everything else they have to offer.

• Overall appearance
  We can start with the appearance of the Samsung Galaxy S8 which is sleek, and feels great to hold.

The front and the back are curved and fit into your hand comfortably. It is neither too big nor too small. The glass gives you a grip too.Pixel 2 also flaunts a sleek body. The back is quite attractive covered with glass panel, while the front of the smartphone is bland. It has a cracking camera, looks tidy and the addition of the blue color is better looking than the previous shade.

• Add-ons
  Both the smartphones are waterproof. Pixel 2 does not offer expandable storage, and wireless charging, both of which are offered by Galaxy S8. Both smartphones, Samsung s8 and Pixel 2, come from the highest end and have impressive applications.

• Specs
  Samsung Galaxy S8 has an Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835, with a storage of 4GB Ram with 64 GB base storage. It is the same with Pixel 2 that uses Snapdragon 835 with storage of 4GB RAM and base storage of 64GB.

• Screen
  Galaxy S8 has a bigger screen and has a higher resolution. The s8 quad-HD + resolution is in fact the same as Pixel 2. Both the smartphones use OLED and both have Google VR headset. OLED offers lively colors, vivid display, and also offers ‘always on’ display that does not use up the battery of the phone.

• Operating System
  The operating system of both the phones Google Android, Galaxy S8 uses the version 7 while Pixel 2 used version 8.0 Oreo. Samsung offers many custom skins along with the phone; it also has an improved battery saver and improved icons. It also offers Bixby voice assistant etc. Pixel 2, on the other hand, has to offer simple software and uses many apps from Google.

So, if you are confused between these two current smartphones, then keep these info handy and make the right pick of your choice!