Comparing iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II
As Apple has already declared that iPhone 4S is the fastest phone they have ever had, the world has become more alert and want to know the fact. The iPhone after its reveal has received wonderful response. In fact, preorders have made this phone a hit in the global market. However, there are certain things that one should consider before buying this iPhone. The prime reason is its missing features which might require by the users such as Near Field Communication support, design which is same as its predecessor, Thunderbolt support, HDMI port and Facebook Integration.
Both the smartphones have entered the market quite recently, but Samsung didn’t receive the crazy sales just like the iPhone. This already indicates that the iPhone is in lead. Apart from the demands of both the smartphones in the market, let us check their specs to decide which one is better.
Comparison has been made from every side of both the leading consumer devices in the market. Be it about screen size, camera or processor, people are keen to know which one beats the other so that at the end they choose the best device to use.
| iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy S II | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 16GB – $199; 32GB – $299; 64GB – $399 | $199.99; $299.99 for T-Mobile model |
| Operating System | iOS 5 | Android Gingerbread |
| Processor | Dual Core 1GHz A5 processor with dual core graphics | Samsung Exnyos dual core 1.2GHz processor; Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 dual core 1.5GHz processor |
| NFC Support | NO | YES |
| Dimensions | 4.5-inch tall x 2.31-inch wide x o.37-inch thick. 4.9 ounces | Size varies by carrier |
| Camera | 8MP with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording, front facing VGA camera and backside-illuminated sensor. | 8MP with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording and front-facing 2 mp camera. |
| Battery Life | 8.3 days standby time, 8-hour talk time on 3G. | Varies as per the model. 7-8.7 hours talk time on 3G and 6.9-16 days standby time. |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); GSM/HSPA + 14.4; dual mode world phone; CDMA/EVDo Rev. A | Bluetooth 3.0; Wi-Fi (801.11a/b/g/n); CDMA; WiMAX; GSM/HSPA+21 |
| World Phone | Yes | Yes, but only for selected models |
| Storage | 16GB, 32GB and 64GB | 16GB |
| Expansion Slot | No | Yes |
| Carriers | AT&T, Verizon, Sprint | AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint |
iPhone 4S looks similar to the iPhone 4, but has received enormously upgraded features from inside. Leaving besides the design and dimensions, iPhone 4S has got increased processing power that brings more competition to the market of smartphone. Apart from this, Samsung has also geared up in the competition which has made the competition more challenging and exciting for the users.
Before you plan to buy each of these smartphones, consider the specs listed above and make your own decision as which one is the best to consider.
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