Samsung Epic 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Price | $20 | $3,499 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 147 g |
| Released | Aug 2010 | Sep 2012 |
Summary: Samsung Epic 4G is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G 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 Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass (unconfirmed, but common for Galaxy S series) |
Platform
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) | — |
| Chipset | Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960A) |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Internal | 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM | — |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32GB (16GB card included) | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (up to 64 GB after Jelly Bean update) |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8 GB (approx. 5 GB user available) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 5 MP, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Single | VGA | 1.3 MP |
| Video | Not specified | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable |
| Charging | Standard charger | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 250 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 124.5 x 64.5 x 14.2 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 0.56 inches) | 126 x 65 x 13.5 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.53 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 147 g (5.19 oz) |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard | Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | — |
Comms
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL enabled) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Epic 4G | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Announced | August 2010 | August 2012 |
| Status | Released August 31, 2010 | Released September 2012 |
| OS | — | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Epic 4G or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G — 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Epic 4G versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Epic 4G or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G — 155 g for the Samsung Epic 4G versus 147 g for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Which is newer, Samsung Epic 4G or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G — Aug 2010 for the Samsung Epic 4G versus Sep 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Is the Samsung Epic 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Epic 4G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G 6/10.
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