Apple iPhone 6 Plus
#3030
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
#2875Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
Performance
56.558.0
Camera
77.219.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
23.483.0
Build
94.586.7
Connectivity
63.460.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.345.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 Plus is powered by the Apple A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy S4 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 with a quad-core CPU, providing different processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy S4 is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the iPhone's 8 MP, although the iPhone benefits from optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the iPhone 6 Plus at 2915 mAh compared to the Galaxy S4's 2600 mAh, but the Galaxy S4 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS 12.5.6 and the Galaxy S4 on Android 5.0, each offering distinct software experiences.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iPhone featuring an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Galaxy S4 has a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2013
Announced
2014, September 09
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as:Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition I9515Samsung SGH-i337 for AT&TSamsung I9505G Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
White Frost, Black Mist, Aurora Red (AT&T only), Arctic Blue, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture