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Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) 28Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)

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Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) vs iPhone 4 (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)179%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB DDR
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x960 pixels
+441 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs330 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+1/3.1" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material

19 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+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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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
ModelGalaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy S4 i545 (4G LTE + CDMA)Apple iPhone 4
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date5/23/2013, Announced: 3/15/20136/1/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopiOS 7.0
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)32bit: Apple A4
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB DDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (4, 13)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+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.14µm pixel1.75µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours12 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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