Apple iPhone 7
#1428
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
#2952Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
Performance
69.456.9
Camera
96.219.1
Display
75.882.8
Battery
18.283.0
Build
94.587.6
Connectivity
65.053.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.544.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 uses a plastic back and frame, making the iPhone feel sturdier.
- In terms of display, the iPhone has a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, while the Galaxy S4 sports a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone 7 is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chip, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 5410 Octa in the Galaxy S4.
- The iPhone's camera provides a 12 MP rear sensor with optical image stabilization, while the Galaxy S4 has a 13 MP rear camera but lacks OIS, which may affect low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Galaxy S4 at 2600 mAh compared to the iPhone's 1960 mAh, but the iPhone's efficiency may balance this out.
- Software experience differs significantly, with the iPhone running iOS 10.0.1 (upgradable to iOS 15.8.1) and the Galaxy S4 on Android 4.2.2 (upgradable to 5.0.1), reflecting the iPhone's more modern software ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2013
Announced
2016, September 07
2013
Description
Versions: A1778 (Global), A1660 (USA & China), A1780 (China), A1779 (Japan), A1853, A1866
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
PowerVR SGX544MP3
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh)
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
4.2, 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, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture