Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Apple iPhone 5 Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Samsung Galaxy S3 and Apple iPhone 5 - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S3:

Larger display size: 4.8 inches vs. 4.0 inches, which might offer a better viewing experience for media consumption and gaming.
Higher battery capacity: 2100 mAh vs. 1440 mAh, which may lead to longer battery life depending on usage.
Expandable storage with a microSD card slot, allowing for more flexibility in managing data and media files.
Comes with a removable battery, making it easier to replace in case of battery wear-out.
Has an NFC chip, enabling mobile payment options and easy pairing with compatible devices.

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 5:

Lighter weight: 112 g vs. 133 g, making it more comfortable to carry around.
Higher screen resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels vs. 720 x 1280 pixels, which results in a higher pixel density (PPI) for crisper text and images.
A more premium build with front glass and aluminum body, which might offer a better feel in hand and durability.
Support for a wider range of network technologies, including CDMA and LTE, providing better potential coverage and data speeds.
Upgradable to iOS 10.3.3 which might offer better long-term software support and compatibility with apps.

Both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 were flagship devices of their time, and each presents its own advantages. The Galaxy S3 offers a larger display, expandable storage, and a removable battery, while the iPhone 5 provides a higher screen resolution, premium build quality, and potentially better software support.

Samsung Galaxy S3 or Apple iPhone 5 Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy S3	Apple iPhone 5
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2012, May	2012, September
Dimensions (HxWxD)	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm \| 5.38 x 5.38 x 2.78 in	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm \| 4.87 x 4.87 x 2.31 in
Weight	133 g \| 4.69 oz	112 g \| 3.95 oz
Body Build	Plastic body	Front glass, aluminum body
Colors	Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur	Black/Slate, White/Silver
Battery	2100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion	1440 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life	Stand by time - Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)	Stand by time - Up to 225 h (2G) / Up to 225 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
Approximate price	190 EUR	340 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED	LED-backlit IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	4.8" inc	4" inc
Screen area	63.5 cm²	44.1 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	65.9%	60.8%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	640 x 1136 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	306 PPI	326 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single	8 MP, Single
Camera specs	-8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3'', AF	-8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF
Functions	LED flash	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.9 MP, Single	1.2 MP, Single
Specifications	1.9 MP, f/2.6	1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Functions		face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video	720p@30fps	720p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI	iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Chipset	- Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)	- Apple A6 (32 nm)
Processor CPU	- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9	- Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-400MP4	PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM	16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR2

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Total
GeekBench 5 Single Core	60
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	117
GeekBench 4 Single Core	505
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1253
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	726
GeekBench 4 Battery	787

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Micro-SIM	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GSM A1428 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - GSM A1428 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA A1429 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100), 17(700) - GSM A1428 LTE 700 / 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429 LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100 - GSM A1429
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host	2.0, proprietary reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX	4.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.21 W/kg (head)	SAR - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS	No
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others	- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	- 16-bit/44.1kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Sensors	- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras	- S-Voice natural language commands and dictation	- Siri natural language commands and dictation
Versions		- Supported LTE Networks