Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 9:40 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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2 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)57% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
330 PPI	vs	+386 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.7"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh154% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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Model	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model names	iPhone 4	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2010	1/13/2017
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.75µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	23 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)