Two of the highly-anticipated handsets are expected to be released next year: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus. The Samsung device is said to offer unique features that will hopefully help the company recover from the damage brought by Note 7. The iPhone 8, on the other hand, is reportedly the most significant device Apple will launch in the post-Steve Jobs age.

With this, we will surely see a clash of both smartphones in 2017 and by comparing them today; one would be able to have an idea on which one is a much better choice.

Rumors are rife that the Note 8 will run the most powerful Snapdragon-Exynos hybrid chipset with 6GB of RAM and 126 GB of storage. It is also said that the new flagship phablet would sport a 4k display.

On the other hand, the iPhone 8 Plus is speculated to house an A11chip, coupled with a 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. In addition it will likely come out with True Tone technology and 2K OLED display.

According to Inquistr, "the Note 8 would most likely outgun the iPhone 8 Plus in terms of raw specs, but in terms of real-world performance, the two devices would probably be comparable."

It has been said that both devices will come out beautifully. The Note 8 is said to continue the dual-edge feature like its predecessor. However, it is said to sport a more robust and a much safer materials while the iPhone 8 will likely have a ceramic or all-glass chassis and a bezel-less display. With this, it seems like the iPhone 8 might look better than the Samsung device.

As reported by Value Walk, there is "a patent application from Samsung demonstrating a stylus with integrated speaker."

"The invention covers the main body that provides an accommodation space, a speaker module that outputs sound, and an accessory device configured to be accommodated in the housing space," the source added. This innovation might possibly be a game changer.

One best feature an iPhone 8 Plus is anticipated to have is the wireless charging which would let the Apple device charge at a distance.

The iPhone 8Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will surely carry brilliant specs and features, but it will always depend on your OS preference, need, and budget.