Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $25 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,432 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 122 g |
| Released | Oct 2011 | May 2012 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 4S is ahead on our rating, storage (max), main camera. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Apple iPhone 4S is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Retina display | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 3.5 inches | 3.8 inches, 41.1 cm2 (~55.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 640 x 960 pixels, 326 ppi | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density) |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| OS | iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6 | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4 |
| Chipset | Apple A5 | NovaThor U8500 |
| CPU | Dual-core 800 MHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 800 MHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | Mali-400 MP1 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| RAM | 512MB DDR2 | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 4GB (1.2 GB for apps and 1.1 GB internal storage), 768MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), AF | 5 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, face detection, image stabilization, backside illumination sensor | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | VGA |
| Features | FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular | — |
| Video | VGA@30fps | — |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1432 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | — |
| 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 Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in) | 118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.9 oz) | 122 g (4.30 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, stainless steel frame | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP, HS |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | No | Optional (GT-I8160P model only) |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | 2.0 (proprietary 30-pin connector) | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 4S | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) |
|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2011 | February 2012 |
| Status | Released October 14, 2011 | — |
| Released | — | May 2012 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160)?
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) — 1,432 mAh for the Apple iPhone 4S versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160).
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160)?
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) — 140 g for the Apple iPhone 4S versus 122 g for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160).
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160)?
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) — Oct 2011 for the Apple iPhone 4S versus May 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160).
Is the Apple iPhone 4S or the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 4S 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) 6/10.
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