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Apple iPhone 5 Rivals and Competitors

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Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Samsung Galaxy S III Samsung Galaxy S III


  • Very big display (4.8 inches)
  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 720 x 1280 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 306 ppi)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 1024 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

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Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4


  • Very big display (5.0 inches)
  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 1080 x 1920 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 441 ppi)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels vs 13 megapixels)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

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Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z


  • Very big display (5.0 inches)
  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)
  • Water-resistant phone

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 1080 x 1920 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 443 ppi)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

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Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Nokia Lumia 920 Nokia Lumia 920


  • Big display (4.5 inches)
  • NFC

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 768 x 1280 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 332 ppi)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels vs 8.7 megapixels)
  • Dual core processor
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 1024 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches vs 4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

in-depth comparison



Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

HTC One HTC One


  • Very big display (4.7 inches)
  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 1080 x 1920 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 468 ppi)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

in-depth comparison



Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • Dual core processor
  • Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Google Nexus 4 Google Nexus 4


  • Very big display (4.7 inches)
  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels vs 768 x 1280 pixels)
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 318 ppi)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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