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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.1, 4.0) | iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6) | |
| Dimensions | 5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 inches (135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm) | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.76 oz (135 g) the average is 5.4 oz (155 g) | 3.95 oz (112 g) the average is 5.4 oz (155 g) | |
| Materials | Main body: Aluminum | ||
| Colors | White, Gray | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.7 inches | 4.0 inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 640 x 1136 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. | 316 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. | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 64.92 % | 60.82 % | |
| Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| 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. | F2.8 | F2.4 | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 33 mm | ||
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/3.2" | ||
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.4 μm | ||
| Hardware Features | Autofocus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | |
| Software Features | Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | |
| Settings | White balance presets | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Panorama | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Features | Video calling | Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.3 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| 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. | TI OMAP4460 | Apple A6 | |
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, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift, 32 nm | |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | PowerVR SGX540 | PowerVR SGX543MP3 | |
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. | 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM | |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 1750 mAh | 1440 mAh | |
| Type | User replaceable, Li - Ion | Not user replaceable, Li - Polymer | |
| Talk time | 17.66 hours the average is 20 h (1190 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 12.1 days (290 hours) the average is 19 days (463 h) | 9.4 days (225 hours) the average is 19 days (463 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 8.33 hours the average is 18 h (1071 min) | 8.00 hours the average is 18 h (1071 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 11.2 days (270 hours) the average is 25 days (606 h) | ||
| Music playback | 40.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 10.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | MHL | TV-out | |
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Additional microphone(s) | Yes | for Noise cancellation, Video recording |
| 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, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13 | ||
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS | |
| Nano SIM | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Notifications | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T4 | ||
| Other features | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 4.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n | 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | Yes | |
| Connector | microUSB | Proprietary | |
| Features | USB charging | USB charging | |
| HDMI | via microUSB | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. The most common types are GPS and A-GPS. 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. | GPS, A-GPS | A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation | |
| Other | NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 19 Oct 2011 | 12 Sep 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning 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 | 07 Oct 2011 | 12 Sep 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: A3LGTI9250 link | FCC ID value: BCG-E2599A 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 | 0.43 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.74 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.57 W/kg | ||
| Wireless Router | 1.18 W/kg |
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