Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) vs Samsung Epic 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) and the Samsung Epic 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Price | $5,099 | $20 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 118 g | 155 g |
| Released | Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 |
Summary: Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Epic 4G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Hummingbird S5PC110 / Exynos 3 Single | Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (up to 32GB) | microSDHC, up to 32GB (16GB card included) |
| Internal | 16GB storage, 512MB RAM | 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 5 MP, autofocus |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection | LED flash, Geo-tagging |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Single | None | VGA |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 250 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charger |
Body
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 118 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.65 x 2.48 x 0.39 in) | 124.5 x 64.5 x 14.2 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 0.56 inches) |
| Weight | 118 g (4.16 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Keyboard | — | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Announced | June 2010 | August 2010 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released August 31, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) or Samsung Epic 4G?
Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) — 118 g for the Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) versus 155 g for the Samsung Epic 4G.
Which is newer, Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) or Samsung Epic 4G?
Samsung Epic 4G — Jul 2010 for the Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) versus Aug 2010 for the Samsung Epic 4G.
Is the Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) or the Samsung Epic 4G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Captivate (SGH-I897) 7/10 and the Samsung Epic 4G 7/10.
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