Apple iPod touch 5th generation vs Apple iPhone 4s Size compare
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Apple iPhone 4s
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Available - AT&T, U.S. Cellular
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Tablet | Smart phone | |
| OS | iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6) | iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5) | |
| Dimensions | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches (123.4 x 58.6 x 6.1 mm) | 4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches (115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.10 oz (88 g) the average is 15.3 oz (437 g) | 4.94 oz (140 g) the average is 5.2 oz (150 g) | |
| Materials | Main body: glass; Accents: aluminum | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.0 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 640 x 960 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 60.95 % | 55.27 % | |
| Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Oleophobic coating |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.4 | F2.4 | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 35.00 mm | ||
| Camera sensor size | 1/3.2" | ||
| Pixel size | 1.4 μm | ||
| Hardware Features | Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | |
| Software Features | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Face detection, Geo tagging | Face detection, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Geo tagging | |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama | ||
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Video calling | Digital image stabilization | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels VGA |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Apple A5 | Apple A5 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual-core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual-core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | PowerVR SGX 543MP2 | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 0.5 GB RAM | 0.5 GB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1030 mAh | ||
| Type | Not user replaceable, Li - Ion | Not user replaceable, Li - Ion | |
| Talk time | 14.00 hours the average is 15 h (880 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 8.3 days (200 hours) the average is 16 days (375 h) | ||
| Talk time (3G) | 8.00 hours the average is 17 h (1014 min) | ||
| Music playback | 40.00 hours | 40.00 hours | |
| Video playback | 8.00 hours | 10.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirroring | TV-out | ||
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Speakers | Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Additional microphone(s) | for Noise cancellation |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | ||
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | ||
| Micro SIM | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Notifications | Flight mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Other features | Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Features | USB charging | USB charging | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS, Glonass | ||
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation | ||
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 12 Sep 2012 | 04 Oct 2011 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | iPod touch loop, Apple EarPods, Lightning to USB Cable, Quick Start guide | Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 04 Oct 2011 | ||
| FCC ID value: BCG-E2430A link | |||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). | |||
| Head | 1.18 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Body | 1.15 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 850 MHz |
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