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?