Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 4 CDMA
Samsung Focus
Performance
42.338.4
Camera
15.414.0
Display
55.478.3
Battery
14.215.2
Build
14.917.1
Connectivity
29.525.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.623.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 4 CDMA features a compact build with a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display at 640 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of ~330 ppi compared to the Samsung Focus's 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi).
- In terms of performance, both devices have a 1.0 GHz CPU, but the iPhone 4 utilizes the Apple A4 chipset, while the Focus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S1.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the iPhone records video at 720p@30fps, slightly outperforming the Focus's 720p@25fps.
- The iPhone 4 has a 1420 mAh battery, while the Focus offers a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.1, whereas the Focus operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 4 CDMA
Samsung Focus
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~330 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
640
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A4 (45 nm)
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1420 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in)
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137 g
119.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

