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Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Apple iPhone 4S (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Apple iPhone 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4S X Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT 02Points
2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
N/A
N/A
vs
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4S (8GB)

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Ascent Ferrari GT} 2 Advantages Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs iPhone 4S (8GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (8GB)
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)34%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)94%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
200 PPIvs+330 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+3.5"75%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+2300000 apps (App Store)229999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+4 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

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
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ModelAscent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Other model namesVertu Ascent Ferrari GT, Vertu Ascent X, RM-589ViPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVertuApple
Release date5/1/201110/1/2011
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)45 x 118 millimeters (1.77 x 4.65 in)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~23.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
System versionProprietary OSiOS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (4GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered14.4/5.76 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, A1431: CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered35mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5CV
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1432 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours8.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

โž• Other features

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Flashlight
Vertu Concierge
โ€ข Vertu Fortress secure backup
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over WiFi only
โ€ข Siri natural language commands and dictation
iCloud

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTiPhone 4S (8GB)
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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