Feature Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S III VS. iPhone 5




Apple’s sixth iPhone has been revealed. Its iteration namely the iPhone 5 as expected features a larger screen, a faster processor and a slightly improved camera. So which one should you buy – the Samsung Galaxy S III or the Apple iPhone 5? It is an unavoidable battle between the two most popular mobile devices in recent years and although the S III was (in hardware terms) far superior to the predecessor (iPhone 4S), the iPhone 5 is certainly more adept to compete with Korean Giant’s flagship device. Here is a comparison between the two smartphone kings.


Particulars
Samsung Galaxy S3
iPhone 5
Processor
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Apple A6
RAM
1GB
1 GB
GPU
Mali-400MP
PowerVR SGX543MP2
Display Type
HD Super AMOLED
LED-backlit IPS TFT
Display Size
4.8-inches (306 ppi)
4.0-inches (326 ppi)
Internal Storage
16/32/64 GB
16/32/64 GB
Expandable storage
Up to 64 GB via micro SD card
No
Rear Camera
8MP auto focus with LED flash
8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video calling camera
1.9 MP, 720p Video
Yes, 1080p@30fps
OS
Android 4.0.4 ICS
iOS 6
Custom UI
TouchWiz UI v4.0
iOS
Battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh
Standard battery,Li-Po
Dimensions
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
 Weight
133 g
112 g

This isn’t just a battle between the S III and the iPhone 5 but is actually the definition of the case between iOS and Android, between Apple and Google. The S III is more flexible, offers option of expandable memory and a more malleable OS. The iPhone 5 however has a more premium feel and has a much friendlier design for those with not so large hands.

Feature Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S III VS. Nokia Lumia 920 VS. iPhone 5


While Apple has yet to officially announce tomorrow's starting time for iPhone 5 pre-orders, it is beginning to look like the launch will follow the same pattern as last year with pre-orders starting at 12:01 AM Pacific Time / 3:01 AM Eastern Time.


We have already compared the iPhone 5 with the iPhone 4S, Now, let’s take a look on the comparison of the smartphone kings, iPhone 5 VS Galaxy S3 VS Nokia Lumia 920. This will share each and everything between these handsets from Hardware to Software. Take a look and don’t forget to share your thoughts below.

 

Feature Comparison: iPhone 5 VS. Samsung Galaxy S III VS. Motorola Droid RAZR HD VS. Nokia Lumia 920




 
While Apple has yet to officially announce tomorrow's starting time for iPhone 5 pre-orders, it is beginning to look like the launch will follow the same pattern as last year with pre-orders starting at 12:01 AM Pacific Time / 3:01 AM Eastern Time.

iPhone 5 is 18% thinner and 20% lighter than the previous generation and comes packed with new features and improvements such as a taller 4-inch display, faster A6 chip, support for faster 4G LTE networks, improved battery life, FaceTime HD camera and more.

So how does Apple's new iPhone stack up against the competition from Samsung's Galaxy S III, Nokia's Lumia 920 and Motorola's Droid RAZR HD.

Let’s see the comparison table that compares the tech specs of the four smartphones:

Apple iPhone 5
Samsung Galaxy S III
Droid RAZR HD
Nokia Lumia 920
Screen Size
4 inches
4.8 inches
4.7 inches
4.5 inches
Resolution
1,136 x 640
1,280 x 720
1,280 x 720
1,280 x 768
Weight
3.9 oz
4.7 oz
5.1 oz
6.5 oz
CPU
Dual-core Apple A6
Dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 (in the U.S.)
Dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4
Storage
16GB, 32GB or 64GB, no card slot
16GB, 32GB or 64GB +microSD slot
12GB+microSD slot
32GB, no card slot
Connectors
Apple Lightning
microUSB
microUSB
microUSB
Operating System
iOS 6
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Battery
225 hours standby, 8 hours talk time (3G)
790 hours standby, 11:40 hours talk time (3G)
TBA
300 hours standby, 10 hours talk time (3G)
Camera
8MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
8MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
8MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
8MP, 3264×2448 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Networking
Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
Price
$199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB; avail. Sept. 21
$199.99 + $35 carrier fee
$199 (estimated, launch end of 2012)
TBA, launch Q4 2012
 
Let's forget about the operating system, ecosystem and user experience that these smartphones offer. Based on the just the tech specs, which one will you buy?