OnePlus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S8 are speculated to be the two ultimate flagship killers that will be released in 2017. However, fans desperately waiting for the two smartphones are confused which one is better over the other in terms of specs and expected performance.

Exactly knowing whether OnePlus 4 is better than Samsung Galaxy S8 or vice versa is a very tedious task. However, the former does have a brigade of new and improved features that has an edge over Samsung's flagship smartphone. The following points compares the two devices in terms of their screen size, resolution, battery, design and other features.

OnePlus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 battery

Samsung Galaxy S8 is rumored to come with an improved version of the battery as that of Samsung Galaxy S7. The latter's performance is excellent, even with a simple 3000mAh battery pack. On the other hand, OnePlus 4 is expected to enter the market with an enormous 4200 mAh battery pack. In addition, it is speculated that the flagship killer will support fast and wireless charging, according to iTechPost.

OnePlus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 screen size, resolution

Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to release with a 5.2-inch 2160 x 4096 screen. On the other hand, OnePlus 4 will possess a huge 5.5 inch screen with 1440 x 2560 display. May be, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer simply wants to improve the virtual reality (VR) capabilities in the upcoming phone.

OnePlus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 design

According to International Business Times, Samsung may release two versions on Samsung Galaxy S8 in 2017, both with a curved screen. In addition, it is rumored that the design will be similar to the previous versions in the series, except that the smartphone will be much thinner than before.

OnePlus 4, on the other hand, is expected to differ only a little from its predecessors. It could be a disadvantage as compared to Samsung Galaxy S8, which brings in more changes.

OnePlus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 camera

OnePlus 4 is expected to come with an IRIS scanner, a 28MP rear camera and a 21 MP selfie snapper. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S8 will also incorporate an IRIS scanner, a 30 MP rear camera and a 8MP selfie snapper.