Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)78% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+eMMC 4.41Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.3" inches39% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+(front) 2MP5 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167% 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	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)180% More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)52% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)66% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+640x960 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+330 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

22 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	iPhone 4
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	6/1/2010
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	330 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 7.0
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	1.75µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (720x480)
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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	1420 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)