Compare iphone 4 to samsung captivate

Apple iPhone 4 Vs. Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) – Which One is Better?

AT&T has recently announced a handful of new Android handsets and among them, Samsung Captivate; also known as Samsung Galaxy S on carriers like Sprint and Verizon, has been receiving a lot of rave reviews.

So how does this Android 2.1 device compare with Apple’s iPhone 4? We will take you through the key differences in features and performance between the two devices.

Operating System:

Samsung Captivate is powered by Android 2.1 that offers a slew of customizations including the ability to add widgets and custom alerts. This is in addition to functionalities like free turn-by-turn GPS navigation, voice-to-text and the ability to add any app of choice.

However, the functional difference between a Samsung Captivate and iPhone 4 is one of personal choice and users who prefer simplicity and minimalism will find iPhone 4 appealing.

Display:

iPhone 4 comes with a gorgeous 960×640 pixel retina display, which is one of the major features of the new iPhone. AT&T Captivate, on the other hand, comes equipped with a 480×800 pixel Super AMOLED display. Both the displays come with advantages of their own. While the Super AMOLED screen on Captivate will offer a brighter screen along with reduced glare and power consumption, the higher resolution display on iPhone 4 renders better video quality. The difference in video quality rendered on the two screens may be more pronounced because of the fact that the pixels on Samsung Captivate are spread over a larger screen area. You may note that the Captivate comes with a 4″ display that is slightly larger than the new iPhone’s 3.5″ display.

Hardware:

The processor power of both these devices are impressive. Samsung Captivate is powered by a 1GHz Hummingbird processor with a 512MB RAM. The iPhone 4 on the other hand, is powered by Apple’s native A4 processor that too runs at 1GHz though the RAM specifications are unknown and comes with 512MB RAM. Speaking of the external casing, TiPb points out that while the back casing on iPhone 4 may appear to be marginally more scratch-prone than Captivate, the iDevice however feels more solid and better built.

Camera:

Both Captivate and iPhone 4 come equipped with a powerful 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and support for 720p HD video capture. However, Apple wins the competition hands down due to the availability of LED flash along with support for on-board video editing features and video chat functionalities. Captivate also does not have a front-facing camera like iPhone 4.

Compatibility:

Folks at TiPb point out that the Captivate may not be an ideal device for Mac users. Unlike the iPhone 4 which only requires the user to plug into iTunes to sync content, the Captivate will require several workarounds to achieve the same task. Also, MobileMe users may find it difficult to restore content while switching handsets.

Battery:

Heavy users of smartphones may find the battery life offered on Samsung Captivate disappointing. As many of our readers have noted in the past, the new iPhone 4 offers significantly improved battery life that comfortably lasts for a day in most cases. However, this may not be the case with the Captivate and as TiPb points out, the battery may not last a work-day if you are a heavy user.

Here is a comparison chart detailing the technical specifications of the two devices:

You can checkout feature videos of Samsung Captivate and iPhone 4 below:

As you see, there is not much to choose between the two phones in terms of hardware specs at the moment though in our opinion iPhone 4 is better than Samsung Captivate due to iOS 4.0, the massive App Store, which now houses over 238,000 iPhone apps, better battery life and front-facing camera, which has brought video chat features like FaceTime.

But as we have mentioned earlier, the important thing to note here is that Android phones like Samsung Captivate, HTC EVO 4G will keep Apple honest and put pressure on them to keep innovating (not that they’ve needed the pressure), which is always a good thing from a customer point of view.

Do you like the new Samsung Captivate? Do you prefer Apple iPhone 4 or Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S)? Which one will you buy? We would love to hear your views in the comments so do drop us a line.

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iPhone 4 vs. Samsung Captivate

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nbs11

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CPU/GPU: Tie Both the A4 and the Hummingbird perform pretty much equally considering they are almost the same thing. Assuming Apple underclocked the iPhone, the Captivate gets a slight advantage.

RAM: Tie They both have 512mb of RAM (although it can’t all be used until we get Froyo)

Storage Space: Captivate They both have 16gb onboard, but the Captivate is expandable

Design: iPhone Antenna issues aside iPhones design is way better.

Screen: tie If you like 3.5″ screens then the iPhone is the best by far. But I prefer the larger but lower res screen on the Captivate.

Camera(s): iPhone Even though they both have 5mp cameras, the iPhone took much better shots. Combine that with the fact that the iPhone has a front facing camera and a LED flash and the iPhone wins by a longshot.

Signal: Captivate The iPhone has much better signal as long as you are holding it right. But the Captivate wins because you don’t have that restriction. If your iPhone will live in a case then it is a non-issue.

Software: This is more tricky and it comes down to what you prefer. If you want a really customized experience and enjoy tinkering with the OS, then Android is for you. If you want something that works amazingly at what is does (but can not gain added functionality short of what Apple allows) the go with iOS.

Conclusion: These phones are so evenly spec-ed that it ends up coming down to preference. iOS vs. Android.

dsjr2006

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nbs11

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Neckrobeard

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Berserk87

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CPU/GPU: Tie Both the A4 and the Hummingbird perform pretty much equally considering they are almost the same thing. Assuming Apple underclocked the iPhone, the Captivate gets a slight advantage.

I’d like proof that the iphone 4 is running at 1Ghz before I say anything.
If it was at 1Ghz i’m sure apple would of announced it as being faster than the speed of light or something similar.

RAM: Tie They both have 512mb of RAM (although it can’t all be used until we get Froyo)

Agreed, although android has true multitasking and better task management, which adds up to better memory usage. (?)

Storage Space: Captivate They both have 16gb onboard, but the Captivate is expandable

Agreed

Design: iPhone Antenna issues aside iPhones design is way better.

I phone 4 design is really nice, but then you don’t have replaceable battery or expandable memory, so.

Screen: tie If you like 3.5″ screens then the iPhone is the best by far. But I prefer the larger but lower res screen on the Captivate.

Captivate screen might not be as high resolution as the iphone 4 but its still a really nice resolution, plus the contrast ration/colors are better on the captivate and it uses less power.

Camera(s): iPhone Even though they both have 5mp cameras, the iPhone took much better shots. Combine that with the fact that the iPhone has a front facing camera and a LED flash and the iPhone wins by a longshot.

Agreed.

Signal: Captivate The iPhone has much better signal as long as you are holding it right. But the Captivate wins because you don’t have that restriction. If your iPhone will live in a case then it is a non-issue.

Software: This is more tricky and it comes down to what you prefer. If you want a really customized experience and enjoy tinkering with the OS, then Android is for you. If you want something that works amazingly at what is does (but can not gain added functionality short of what Apple allows) the go with iOS.

Mostly agree.
Android OS is still very user friendly and is a lot more customizable than ios.

Conclusion: These phones are so evenly spec-ed that it ends up coming down to preference. iOS vs. Android.

I would love to have either one of these phones right now, but I still prefer the captivate.
In the end it all comes down to personal choice.

kennethpenn

Retired Forum Mod / Retired Recognized Developer

Actually the hummingbird has a better GPU than the Apple A4. Here’s a good comparison of all the specs: http://briefmobile.com/apple-iphone-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-s

Sent from my Samsung Captivate using XDA app

AJerman

Inactive Recognized Developer

One random report GUESSES that it’s 700 MHz. It’s the same CPU. The Galaxy S doesn’t run at 1 GHz the whole time either. They both scale. The iPhone COULD have a top limit lower than 1 GHz, but only Apple knows that. Plus that report said «No CDMA support» for WCDMA 1900 MHz, so obviously they don’t have a clue what they are talking about.

RAM all the way around goes to iPhone. Being that they can actually use all their RAM now. Also, Berserk87, «true multitasking» would, if anything, mean worse memory usage. If you want to have a comparison of the multitasking, then you could compare the two, but overall memory usage goes to the iPhone for sure.

Also, I don’t know how the Captivate could possibly WIN a signal comparison. The iPhone gets better signal, but has an issue (that’s easily avoidable). At best it’s a tie, but since the iPhone has HSUPA, I’m giving it to the iPhone again. Close enough to throw in signal I think. We won’t even go into GPS signal.

Also, don’t forget to mention battery life. I know it’s still only a week out and I know I’m still playing with mine a lot, but the Captivate battery life has been terrible for me so far.

Now, I’ve had an iPhone 3G for 2 years, and had the iPhone 4 for a month. I’m not planning on running back anytime soon, but Android is definitely FAR buggier than iOS and definitely still needs some work and polish. The Captivate is certainly not turning into one of the best Android phones either, but hopefully an update will come out soon that will fix all of this. I still prefer my Captivate, but damn if it doesn’t annoy the hell out of me sometimes.

Right now I’d suggest the iPhone to anyone who isn’t techy or into this kind of thing. For those of us who can look past a few annoyances, Android is FINALLY on AT&T.

If this topic is going to be here, try keep the discussion here rather than other threads. PLEASE try to keep it mature though. Obviously 95% of the people in the Captivate section have a Captivate, so the large majority probably like it more, no need to explain to us how much you hate Apple, just try to compare the two objectively, because to be 100% honest, I think the iPhone 4 is the better phone at the moment, until we get an update to fix some things, and of course 2.2. Once the Captivate has matured and has 2.2 I think it’ll be amazing.

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Comparison of the iPhone 4 vs Samsung Captivate

Design and Form Factor

Let’s get straight to the point and compare the Samsung Captivate vs iPhone 4 blow by blow, in terms of their features. First up, lets see how these two smartphones stack up against each other when it comes to design and form factor.

The major difference when it comes to design and form factor between these two phones is the fact that the Samsung Captivate does not have any metal parts, be it on the back or front. This is what turns me off with any Samsung phones, including the Samsung Captivate. Samsung could not do away with using plastic material. For some this is a turn off as those plastic materials make the Samsung Captivate not as classy and solid as the iPhone 4. But then, there is one major flaw with the iPhone 4’s design as well, and that is the full-glass back panel. For some, this is not as durable as the plastic material. When it comes to the perennial problem of getting hairline scratches, the iPhone 4 is more susceptible than the Samsung Captivate because of the glass back panel.

Don’t get me wrong here. Both phones are as durable as their manufacturers say they are. So, it’s up to your daily usage to determine which one is really more durable.

When it comes to form factor, the iPhone 4 is slimmer than the Samsung Captivate — 0.37-inch vs 0.41-inch thickness. But when it comes to weight, the Samsung Captivate beats the iPhone 4 by being a bit lighter — 4.41 oz vs 4.83 oz. For the mobile phone user, weight is a big factor since it determines comfort and ease of transport on a daily basis.

In the looks department, both the iPhone 4 and Samsung Captivate are stunning in their own rights. You couldn’t really say which one looks better than the other.

Display Features

The most interesting category in which we can compare the Samsung Captivate vs iPhone 4 is of course with regards to their display screens. Both smartphones utilize screen technology that delivers stunning, ultra crisp and clear display resolutions. Retina display vs Super AMOLED? Which one is really better? Technically, the iPhone 4 boasts of a 3.5-inch LCD IPS display aka Retina Display. If you’ve been watching Apple’s demo about this, you’ll know that the iPhone 4’s retina display is capable of providing more details when it comes to display. The iPhone 4’s resolution is at 640×960 pixels in 16.7 million colors. In other words, it’s the best display resolution for a smartphone. Compare this with the Samsung Captivate’s 4-inch Super AMOLED display at 480×800 resolution with support for 16.7 million colors. So, which one has the better display? Having seen both the screen of the iPhone and Samsung Captivate, I would have to say that you can’t really tell the difference. Both displays are bright, crisp and clear. And the decision as to which display is the better will vary based on individual preferences.

Battery Life Comparison

Having used the iPhone since the 3G version, I would have to say that the iPhone has the perennial problem of being a power hog. When put into full use, there are many things in the iPhone 4 that use its battery juice. Hence, it consumes power faster than most smartphones. Fortunately for Apple, the Samsung Captivate suffers the same fate. Comparing these two now when it comes to their published battery life will give us 300 hours standby time for both phones. When it comes to talk time, the iPhone 4 lasts a bit longer than the Samsung Captivate — 7 hours vs 5 hours.

But then, this will still depend on your usage patterns for these phones.

Connectivity Features

Both the iPhone 4 and Samsung Captivate support all the standard connectivity features common to most smartphones today — EDGE, GPRS, 3G, HSDPA, Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi. Both allow internet tethering, allowing you to use the phones as Internet connections for your laptops. One feature that the iPhone 4 doesn’t have, though is the ability to act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for multiple wireless devices.

Applications

When it comes to this category (Applications) it’s really hard to compare these two smartphones. The iPhone 4 has an exhaustive catalog of applications as compared to the Android apps for the Samsung Captivate. But that is a given edge of the iPhone 4 over the Samsung Captivate for the simple reason that the iPhone App Store has been around longer than the Android Market. Because of this, apps available for the iPhone are mostly better than the apps available for the Samsung Captivate. But in time, I’m pretty sure the Android Market can catch up with the App Store.

Our Final Say

So, which is the better smartphone, iPhone 4 vs Samsung Captivate. Again the answer is neither. Both smartphones have their strengths and weaknesses that even out their differences and similarities. Since these phones use different platforms, you can’t really say that one is better than the other. There are advantages with either.

So, which should you get, the iPhone 4 or the Samsung Captivate? Again, the answer depends on what your preferences are. If you want a smartphone with full support from mobile applications developers, the iPhone 4 is for you. If you want a smartphone that can match up against the iPhone 4 minus the Apple logo and brand, you’ll consider getting the Samsung Captivate.

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