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Apple iPhone 4$0
8.3/10 avg. rating
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Apple iPhone 4s$0
8.9/10 avg. rating
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Apple iPhone 5$135
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Samsung Galaxy S4$0
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| Apple iPhone 4 Suggest a correction | Apple iPhone 4s Suggest a correction | Apple iPhone 5 Suggest a correction | Samsung Galaxy S4 Suggest a correction | ||
| Overview | |||||
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| Release Date | |||||
| Release Date | June 7, 2010 | October 14, 2011 | September 21, 2012 | April 26, 2013 | |
| Regions Available | |||||
| Regions Available | USA, Canada, United Kingdom | USA, Canada, United Kingdom | USA, Canada, United Kingdom | USA, Canada, United Kingdom | |
| Operating System | |||||
| Operating System | No | No | iOS 6 (Update Available: 9) | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (Update Available: 5.0.1 Lollipop) | |
| Processor | |||||
| Processor | Apple A4 1 GHz | Apple Dual-core A5 1 GHz | ARM v7 Dual core 1.3 GHz | ARM Cortex-A15 Quad-core 1.9 GHz | |
| Internal Storage | |||||
| Internal Storage | 16/32 GB | 16/32/64 GB | 16/32/64 GB | 16/32/64 GB | |
| RAM | |||||
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | |||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| TTY/TDD | |||||
| TTY/TDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Noise Cancellation | |||||
| Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SAR | |||||
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Head: 1.17 W/kg Body: 0.43 W/kg |
Head: 1.15 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg |
Head: 1.25 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg |
Head: 0.5 W/kg Body: 0.65 W/kg |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | |||||
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | |
| Accessories Included | |||||
| Accessories Included | AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery | AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery | AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery, Headset, Data Cable | AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery | |
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| Push-to-talk (PTT) | |||||
| Push-to-talk (PTT) | No | No | No | No | |
| Wi-Fi Calling | |||||
| Wi-Fi Calling | No | No | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | |||||
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | No | No | Unknown | Yes | |
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| Dual SIM | |||||
| Dual SIM | No | No | No | No | |
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| USB | |||||
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | Micro-USB 2.0 | Lightning | Micro-USB 2.0 | |
| USB OTG Support | |||||
| USB OTG Support | No | No | No | No | |
| GPS Type | |||||
| GPS Type | A-GPS | A-GPS | A-GPS | A-GPS | |
| Infrared | |||||
| Infrared | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | |||||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN | A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN, OBEX | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codecs | |||||
| Bluetooth Audio Codecs | SBC | SBC | SBC | SBC, aptX | |
| Wi-Fi | |||||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Mobile Hotspot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Memory Expansion Slot | |||||
| Memory Expansion Slot | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Expansion Slot Info | |||||
| Expansion Slot Info | MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) | ||||
| NFC | |||||
| NFC | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Data Tethering Compatibility | |||||
| Data Tethering Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Camera | |||||
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5+ Megapixels | 8+ Megapixels | 8+ Megapixels | 13+ Megapixels | |
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5x digital | 5x digital | Yes | Yes | |
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Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) | |
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Auto focus, Geotagging | Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging | Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama | Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Panorama, Dual camera feature (Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call), Drama shot, Eraser, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Beauty face, HDR | |
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3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 | 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 | 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 | 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD | |
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Video Recording Parameters
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Video Recording Parameters
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HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps | |
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VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels | VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels | 1+ Megapixels | 2+ Megapixels | |
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No | No | No | No | |
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HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps | HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps | |||
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| Type | |||||
| Type | Color | Color | Color | Color | |
| Technology | |||||
| Technology | LCD (TFT) | LCD (TFT) | LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| Colors | |||||
| Colors | 16.7 million | 16.7 million | 16.7 million | 16.7 million | |
| Resolution | |||||
| Resolution | x pixels | x pixels | 1136 x 640 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | |||||
| Pixel Density | 326 pixels | 326 pixels | 326 pixels | 441 pixels | |
| Size | |||||
| Size | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 5 inches | |
| Secondary Display | |||||
| Secondary Display | No | No | No | No | |
| Sensors | |||||
| Sensors | Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass | Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass | Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass | Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass | |
| Multi-Touch | |||||
| Multi-Touch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint-Resistant Coating | |||||
| Fingerprint-Resistant Coating | No | No | No | No | |
| Additional Display Features | |||||
| Additional Display Features | Capacitive touch screen | Capacitive touch screen, Retina Display | Retina display, Capacitive touch screen | Capacitive touch screen, Adapt display | |
| Power & Battery | |||||
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| Battery Type | |||||
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Capacity | |||||
| Battery Capacity | 1420 mAh | 1430 mAh | 1400 mAh | 2600 mAh | |
| Removable Battery | |||||
| Removable Battery | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | |||||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Fast Charging | |||||
| Fast Charging | No | No | No | No | |
| Video Playback Time | |||||
| Video Playback Time | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 660 minutes | |
| Internet Use (Wi-Fi) | |||||
| Internet Use (Wi-Fi) | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 540 minutes | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 600 minutes | |
| Internet Use (Cellular) | |||||
| Internet Use (Cellular) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Up to 480 minutes | |
| Talk Time | |||||
| Talk Time | Up to 840 minutes | Up to 840 minutes | Up to 600 minutes | Up to 1020 minutes | |
| Standby Time | |||||
| Standby Time | Up to 12.5 days | Up to 8.5 days | Up to 10.5 days | Up to 20.7 days | |
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| Physical Characteristics | |||||
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| Design Type | |||||
| Design Type | Bar | Bar | Bar | Bar | |
| Material | |||||
| Material | Plastic | Plastic | Aluminium | Plastic | |
| Colors | |||||
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White | Black & Slate, White & Silver | Black Myst, White Frost, Aurora Red, Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Gold | |
| Dimensions [H x W x D] | |||||
| Dimensions [H x W x D] | 11.4 x 5.9 x 1.0 cm (4.5 x 2.3 x 0.4 in) | 11.4 x 5.9 x 1.0 cm (4.5 x 2.3 x 0.4 in) | 12.4 x 5.9 x 0.8 cm (4.9 x 2.3 x 0.3 in) | 13.7 x 7 x 0.8 cm (5.4 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) | |
| Weight | |||||
| Weight | 136 grams | 136 grams | 112 grams | 130 grams | |
| Water Resistant / Waterproof | |||||
| Water Resistant / Waterproof | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Rugged design | |||||
| Rugged design | No | No | No | No | |
| IP Rating | |||||
| IP Rating | No | No | No | No | |
| Headset Jack | |||||
| Headset Jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| External Speakers | |||||
| External Speakers | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Input / Navigation | |||||
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| Sleep / Wake Key | |||||
| Sleep / Wake Key | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Home Key | |||||
| Home Key | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Input / Keyboard Type | |||||
| Input / Keyboard Type | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | |
| Navigation Type | |||||
| Navigation Type | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Multi-Touch | Touchscreen | |
| External Volume Control | |||||
| External Volume Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | |||||
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No | No | No | |
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| Additional Information |
Messaging: SMS, MMS Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Wallpapers Themes: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Mute Key: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes TV Out Info: HDMI Audio Formats: MP3, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: No Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Data Tethering: Yes Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, HTML, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable Included Software / Apps: - To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): iPhone HD |
Messaging: SMS, MMS Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Wallpapers Themes: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Mute Key: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes TV Out Info: HDMI Audio Formats: MP3, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: No Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Data Tethering: Yes Mobile Hotspot: Yes Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TIFF, TXT, XLS Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable Included Software / Apps: - To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): |
Messaging: SMS, MMS Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Wallpapers Themes: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Screen Orientation Lock: Yes Mute Key: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes TV Out Info: HDMI Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, eAAC+, MP3, WAV Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: No Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Haptic Feedback: Yes Data Tethering: Yes Mobile Hotspot: Yes Wi-fi Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2 Viewable document types: XLS, RTF, PPT, PPTX, JPG, GIF, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed Included Software / Apps: - To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): Shared Photo Streams |
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Screen Orientation Lock: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes TV Out Info: HDMI DLNA Support: Yes ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA, WAV Video Playback Formats: DivX, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: Yes Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Haptic Feedback: Yes Data Tethering: Yes Mobile Hotspot: Yes Radio: Yes (FM/RDS) Games: Yes Apps: Yes Included Software / Apps: Samsung Hub, ChatON, Samsung WatchON, S Travel, S Voice Drive, Samsung Knox, S Health To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): Samsung Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy S IV LTE, Galaxy S4 LTE, GT-I9505 - Samsung Smart Scroll |
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