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Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) vs Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine vs Apple iPhone 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4S X Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) 21Points
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)

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!

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) vs iPhone 4S (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)179%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1280 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x960 pixels
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh130%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1432 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)29%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPIvs+330 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

19 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
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ModelGalaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2018 (Sprint, Virgin, Boost Mobile) SM-J737PZDESPRiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date7/1/201810/1/2011
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoiOS 5.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 9.0
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Apple A5 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1431: CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
A1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered35mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1432 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)8.3 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Goldโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over WiFi only
โ€ข Siri natural language commands and dictation
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)iPhone 4S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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