Apple iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy Y

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy Y. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Apple iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy Y Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - GT-S5360
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 115.2 mm 104 mm Apple iPhone 4S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Y.
Width 58.6 mm 58 mm Apple iPhone 4S has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Y.
Depth 9.3 mm 12 mm Apple iPhone 4S is narrower than Apple iPhone 4S.
Weight 140 g 100 g Samsung Galaxy Y is lighter than Apple iPhone 4S.
Body Colour White | Black Black | Metallic grey | Pure white | Pink | Absolute black | White, pink | Coral pink | Silver
Body Material Stainless steel, glass -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg
Integrated Components Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth hotspot, A-GPS/GLONASS receiver FM radio
Connector Type Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM -
DISPLAY Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology Retina Display with IPS technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.5" 3" Apple iPhone 4S has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Y.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 960 x 640 pixels 240 x 320 pixels Apple iPhone 4S has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Y.
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Colour Depth - 262,144 colours
Contrast Ratio 800:1 -
Display Features - Wallpaper
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass -
PROCESSOR Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A5 -
Clock Speed - 832 MHz
Processor Core Qty Dual-core -
MEMORY Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB -
User Memory - 180 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC - up to 32 GB
CAMERA Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Apple iPhone 4S has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Y.
Sensor Type BSI -
Lens Aperture F/2.4 -
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Digital Zoom - 2x
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - Negative, Sepia, normal, Greyscale
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, landscape/portrait mode Landscape/portrait mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Smile shutter Both phones have face detection.
White Balance - Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light -
Still Image Resolutions - 1600 x 1200
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Camera Features (Functions) Auto exposure, tap to control exposure for video or stills -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
Sensor Resolution (Front) 0.3 Megapixel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) - 1200 mAh
Standby Time 200 hours 400 hours Samsung Galaxy Y has longer standby time than Apple iPhone 4S.
Talk Time 480 minutes 558 minutes Samsung Galaxy Y has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 4S.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 480 min
Standby: up to 200 hrs
Continuous browsing (WCDMA): up to 6 hrs
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs
Talk (GSM): up to 558 min
Standby (GSM): up to 400 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 300 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 350 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G 3G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System iOS 7 Google Android 2.3
User Interface - Samsung TouchWiz
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS
COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles - BPP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS, EMS
MEDIA Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass Proximity sensor
Ring Tone Formats - MP3
Polyphonic Ringer - Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, multitasking, FaceTime, adjustable volume limit, Nike + iPod support, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), video mirroring, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE)
OTHERS Apple iPhone 4S Samsung Galaxy Y
Included Accessories Stereo headset with remote control, USB cable, power adapter Power adapter
Memory card - microSD - 2 GB
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing) -
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