Apple iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Apple iPhone 4 smartphone

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Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) smartphone

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Head to head

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Our rating8/107/10
Battery1,420 mAh1,500 mAh
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Screen size3.5 in4 in
Main camera5 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)137 g—
ReleasedJun 2010Aug 2010
Summary: Apple iPhone 4 is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
TypeIPS LCD, LED-backlit, capacitive touchscreenSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size3.5 inches4.0 inches
Resolution640 x 960 pixels480 x 800 pixels
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass
Pixel Density~326 ppi (Retina display)—

Platform

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
OSiOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
ChipsetApple A4Samsung-Intrinsity S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 (800 MHz underclocked)1 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX535PowerVR SGX540

Memory

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
RAM512MB—
Internal Storage8GB, 16GB, 32GB—
Card SlotNo—
Card slot—microSDHC, up to 32GB
Internal—16GB storage, 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Single5 MP, f/2.8, autofocus5 MP, autofocus
FeaturesLED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDRGeo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection
Video720p@30fps720p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Single0.3 MP (VGA)No
FeaturesFaceTime over Wi-Fi—
Video480p@30fpsNo

Battery

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
TypeLi-Po 1420 mAh, non-removableRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Stand-byUp to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)Up to 450 h
Talk timeUp to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)Up to 6 h 30 min
Music playUp to 40 h—
Charging—Standard

Body

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Dimensions115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.5 x 2.31 x 0.37 in)122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight137 g (4.8 oz)117.9 g (4.16 oz)
BuildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), glass back, stainless steel frame—
SIMMicro-SIMMini-SIM

Comms

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only)Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth2.1 + EDRv2.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPSYes, with A-GPS
RadioNoNo FM radio
USB30-pin dock connectormicroUSB 2.0
NFC—No

Launch

Apple iPhone 4Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
AnnouncedJune 7, 20102010, June
ReleasedJune 24, 2010 (GSM model); February 2011 (CDMA model)2010, August
OS at LaunchiOS 4—
Status—Discontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)?

Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) — 1,420 mAh for the Apple iPhone 4 versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959).

Which is newer, Apple iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)?

Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) — Jun 2010 for the Apple iPhone 4 versus Aug 2010 for the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959).

Is the Apple iPhone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) rated higher?

We rate the Apple iPhone 4 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) 7/10.

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