Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2013 8:12 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch X Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

0 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3.49GB available)	vs	+16GB4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+207 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps194 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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Model	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Samsung Within
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2007	9/16/2011
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	70 x 130 millimeters (2.76 x 5.12 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (3.49GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	75/25 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8.8 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White • TouchWiz UI 4.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered