Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Epic 4G Touch
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 4S and the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $3,999 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,432 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.5 in | 4.52 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 130 g |
| Released | Oct 2011 | Sep 2011 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 4S is ahead on our rating, storage (max). Samsung Epic 4G Touch is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Epic 4G Touch is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 4S is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Retina display | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Size | 3.5 inches | 4.52 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 960 pixels, 326 ppi | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA), 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density) |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | — | TouchWiz UI v4.0 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| OS | iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6 | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, upgradable to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Chipset | Apple A5 | Exynos 4210 Dual |
| CPU | Dual-core 800 MHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | Mali-400MP4 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| RAM | 512MB DDR2 | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, face detection, image stabilization, backside illumination sensor | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | — |
| Features | FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular | — |
| Video | VGA@30fps | Yes |
| Modules | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1432 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h (3G) | Up to 252 h |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 8 h 45 min |
| Music play | Up to 40 h | — |
| Video playback | Up to 10 h | — |
| Internet browsing | Up to 6 h (3G), Up to 9 h (Wi-Fi) | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Dimensions | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in) | 130 x 70 x 10 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.9 oz) | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, stainless steel frame | Textured matte-finish back |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot; WiMax |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | Optional |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | 2.0 (proprietary 30-pin connector) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Epic 4G Touch |
|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2011 | August 2011 |
| Status | Released October 14, 2011 | — |
| Released | — | September 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Epic 4G Touch?
Samsung Epic 4G Touch — 1,432 mAh for the Apple iPhone 4S versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Epic 4G Touch?
Samsung Epic 4G Touch — 140 g for the Apple iPhone 4S versus 130 g for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Epic 4G Touch?
Apple iPhone 4S — Oct 2011 for the Apple iPhone 4S versus Sep 2011 for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.
Is the Apple iPhone 4S or the Samsung Epic 4G Touch rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 4S 8/10 and the Samsung Epic 4G Touch 7/10.
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