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Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Apple iPhone 4 X
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)

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iPhone 4 (32GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) vs Windows Phone 8S} 8 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+32GB (28GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)11%
Thinner
vs10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+640x960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+330 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)21%
Lighter
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAhvs+1700 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
+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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πŸ“± Model features

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModeliPhone 4 (32GB)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesiPhone 4HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleHTC
Release date6/1/201011/1/2012
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versioniOS 4.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateiOS 7.0Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.75Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1420 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service
β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

iPhone 4 (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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)feature not registered
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