Apple iPhone 5C vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 5C and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,510 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 132 g | 107 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, LED-backlit | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Features | 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Chipset | Apple A6 | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP3 (triple-core graphics) | Adreno 305 |
| OS | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3 | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB | 8GB (approximately 5GB user available) |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR2 RAM | 1.5GB |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, tap to focus, face detection, backside illumination sensor, five-element lens, hybrid IR filter | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, video stabilization | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP | — |
| Features | Face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
| Single | — | 1.9 MP |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 40 h | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Dimensions | 124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in) | 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) | 107 g (3.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Polycarbonate body |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM variants) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (LTE variant GT-I9195) |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB | Lightning port | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 5C | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, September 10 | 2013, May 31 |
| Released | 2013, September 20 | — |
| OS at launch | iOS 7 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2013, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 5C or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini — 1,510 mAh for the Apple iPhone 5C versus 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 5C or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini — 132 g for the Apple iPhone 5C versus 107 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 5C or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Apple iPhone 5C — Sep 2013 for the Apple iPhone 5C versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Is the Apple iPhone 5C or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 5C 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 6/10.
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