The comparison between the recently launched Apple iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 suggests that a war is brewing between the two giants. Below we have listed down all the specs and features of the smartphones in order to help you choose the best buy option.

While the Apple device is touted to possess a classic design and powerful A10 processor, the Samsung device is known for its metallic glass chassis, higher resolution display, and Snapdragon chipset.

In terms of design specs, the Samsung Galaxy S7 sports a metallic chassis with a glass panel at the front and back. It is stated to be thinner and lighter as compared to its predecessors. On the other hand, the iPhone 7 is a lightweight device and consists of a slimmer design. Even though both the phones are water resistant, the iPhone 7 is IP67-rated whereas the Galaxy S7 is IP68-certified.

When it comes to the display, the Samsung device excels with a vibrant 5.1-inch screen and Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1,440 x 2,560 pixels whereas the iPhone 7 consists of a 4.7-inch screen and Retina HD display with a lower resolution of 1,334 x 750 pixels as compared to the Samsung device.

Furthermore, the Samsung phone consists of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and a custom-built Exynos 8890 processor depending on your regions along with a 4 GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB internal storage options, which can be expanded up to 256GB. Besides, the both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus features the latest A10 chipset, which is touted to be 40 percent faster than its predecessor.

In terms of software specs, the Samsung Galaxy S7 runs on the upgraded Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system with additional interface-related features like UX redesigns, Android Pay and customized Google Chrome browser. Whereas the iPhone 7 runs on the Apple's custom-built iOS 10 software with specs like the redesigned screen-lock, 3D Touch support, a Home app for smart home functionality, and third-party app compatibility for the personal assistant Siri.

The Galaxy S7 sports a 12-megapixel rear and a 5-megapixel front camera along with features like LED flash, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization and auto-HDR mode. On the other hand, the iPhone 7 features a 12-megapixel rear camera similar to the Samsung device but consists of a 7-megapixel front camera with a new Quad LED flash which is stated to be 50 percent brighter as compared to its predecessor.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 sports a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3,000mAh, which provides you with around 22 hours of talk time and 62 hours media support. Even though the details about the Apple device's battery have not been specified, it is touted to provide the users with two hours of additional battery life as compared to the iPhone 6S.

Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is priced for $670 whereas the Apple iPhone 7 base model has been made available at $649. To sum up, it can be stated that choosing a device between the two can be quite a task as both have exceptional features. However, it all narrows down to your specs requirements as the price margins isn't that wide.