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Apple iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

    2.31 in
    4.54 in
    Apple iPhone 4 Mobile Phone
    Apple iPhone 4
      2.45 in
      4.66 in
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Editiorial reviews
      19
      4.3 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		44 %
      4 stars
      		55 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      Surprisingly at this price, there’s plenty on offer from the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.Read more
      Tackling the space between the entry- and mid-market handsetsRead more
      If you want a pay as you go phone for less than £200, the Galaxy Ace 2 is a great all-rounder. It's not so tasty SIM-free or on contract.Read more
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      User rating
      41
      4.3 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		14 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      40
      4.3 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Operating systemApple iOS 7Android 2.3
      CPU clock speed1.0 GHz0.8 GHz
      CPU coresSingle-coreDual-core
      CPU modelApple A4ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
      GPU modelPowerVR SGX535ARM Mali-400
      RAM memory512 MB768 MB

      Display

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Screen size3.5 in3.8 in
      Number of colors16.7M16.7M
      Panel typeLCDLCD
      Resolution960 x 640 px800 x 480 px
      Pixel density326.0 ppi246.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes

      Front camera

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Primary resolution0.3 Mpx0.3 Mpx

      Storage

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Memory card readernoyes
      Types of memory card supportedNo memory slotmicroSD

      Dimensions

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Height4.54 in4.66 in
      Width2.31 in2.45 in
      Depth0.37 in0.41 in
      Weight4.83 oz4.3 oz

      Sensors

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Ambient light sensoryesyes

      Connectivity

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMini-SIM
      DLNA certifiednoyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version2.1 EDR3.0 HS
      NFCnoyes
      Charging connection
      • Apple 30-pin
      • Lightning
      		USB
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm

      Cellular

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Navigation systemA-GPSGPS
      2G GSMyesyes
      GSM frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4
      Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
      Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
      Battery capacity1420.0 mAh1500.0 mAh
      Standby time300.0 h670.0 h
      Talk time7.0 h16.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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