Samsung Galaxy S 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Ace
Samsung Galaxy S 4G
Also known as Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 12 Jan 2011)
Samsung Galaxy Ace
Also known as Samsung GT-S5830, Samsung S5830
Market Status: Released
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (2.3, 2.2) | Android (2.3, 2.2) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 inches (122 x 65 x 10 mm) | 4.43 x 2.36 x 0.45 inches (112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.16 oz (118 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 3.99 oz (113 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.0 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 320 x 480 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. | 233 ppi | 165 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. | Super AMOLED | TFT | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 11.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 26.7 days (640 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | ||
| Talk time (3G) | 6.50 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | 6.50 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 12.5 days (300 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | 17.5 days (420 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | |
| Capacity | 1650 mAh | 1350 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| 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. | Samsung Exynos 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 | |
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. | Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A8 | Single core, 800 MHz, ARM11 | |
| Graphics processor | PowerVR SGX540 | Adreno 200 | |
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. | 512 MB RAM | ||
| Built-in storage | 1 GB | 0.158 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Smile detection, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Panorama, Effects, Self-timer | Auto focus, Smile detection, White balance presets, Burst mode, Panorama, Effects | |
| Camcorder | 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | 320x240 (QVGA) (20 fps) | |
| Recording format | 3GP | ||
| Features | Video calling | ||
| Front-facing camera | Yes |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | |
| Radio | FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | Android Browser, supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, XHTML, Flash | supports: supports: HTML | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, Twitter | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 1700/2100, 2100 MHz | 900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
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 | A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Memo | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (XT9) | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk | |
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g, n | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T3 | ||
| Other | Voice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice recording | Voice recording |
| 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 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 | 18 Jan 2011 | 08 Dec 2010 | |
| FCC ID value: A3LSGHT959V link | FCC ID value: A3LGTS5830 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.90 W/kg | 0.69 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1700 MHz | 1900 MHz | |
| Body | 1.23 W/kg | 1.31 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1700 MHz | 1900 MHz | |
| EU SAR | |||
| Head | 0.84 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | Yes | 26 Jan 2011 |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | |||
| $ 200 |
