The iPhone 5C versus mini Samsung Galaxy S4

The iPhone 5C versus mini Samsung Galaxy S4, comparison in the midrange, Surf last longer presenting iPhone Apple iPhone 5S and 5C, it's time to measure the new contender in the midrange market with rivals. This time, we focus the comparison between the new Apple smartphone compared to that proposed in the same segment Samsung, the Galaxy S4 mini.

Digressions apart on price, we will arrive at the time, Apple gives battle hard in the midrange with iPhone 5C if only meet the technical specifications of the same. After comparison with the HTC One Mini , it is time to put face to face with the historical and the Cupertino rival, Samsung and its Galaxy S4 mini.

Display: 4 "Retina vs 4.3" SuperAMOLED

We start with the screen, as is well known iPhone 5C has the same Retina display and discontinued its predecessor, iPhone 5. The Apple model has a resolution of 1136 × 640 pixels and a density of 326 ppi. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini SuperAMOLED screen offers a 960 x 540 with a pixel density of 256 ppi. As it is clear that the terminal is benefited Apple, but in quantity, for those who like larger displays The Galasy offers up to 4.3 inches vs. 4 inches iPhone 5C.

Dimensions: despite the screen, the Galaxy Mini is more compact S4

Obviously, the dimensions of both terminals differ in this precise detail Apple terminal being somewhat narrower and shorter than the mini Galaxy S4. In profile, are also similar, although the Korean brand 8.7 mm versus 9 mm American. By weight difference there is more, 107 grams of mini S4 against the iPhone 132 grams 5C. Finally, as is well known, both feature polycarbonate body, but these data can not say which of the two in the hand can be more enjoyable and appeals more to the aesthetic taste of each.

Processor performance is 5C iPhone side

We will try something more tangible such as the processor. A6 recycled Apple iPhone 5, which is a dual core chip architecture Cortex-A15 at 1.3 Ghz. Meanwhile, Samsun model rides a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 signed at a frequency of 1.7 GHz and Cortex-A7 architecture. You could say that what one lacks what the other has, equaling both in performance on paper. But that's where Apple, master of your software and hardware, is what has traditionally taken more out of their processors, despite showing more modest figures in the technical specifications.

Furthermore, the GPU PowerVR SGX543MP3 is above 305 Adrenal mini S4, so that the graphic processing, especially for games and applications with three-dimensional elements, has to perform better in the terminal of Cupertino.
Finally, in terms of RAM the truth is that you can talk but only assumptions. Apple has not given this information, so it is assumed that the iPhone 5C has 1GB as its predecessor, while the S4 mini offers 1.5 GB. Again, as with the processor, the Samsung phone has advantage, but the Apple resource optimization is usually much better.

Camera: technical draw

As both tie is in the camera: 8 megapixels. And the truth is that until both terminals can be used in the same conditions, you can not know which of the two shows a better performance. Apple includes in iSight camera terminal with the same optical sapphire crystal that the iPhone 5, so you can expect to maintain the quality and the effect of 5 lens elements highlighted in the presentation.
Ahead, the iPhone 5C has a 1.2 MP camera capable conferencing in 720p quality. This is where the Samsung Galaxy Mini is targeted S4 somewhat since its front camera is 1.9 MP.

Connectivity: LTE face to face

In terms of connectivity, the two walk hand in hand: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi a / b / g / n, GPS and even both are LTE, with the difference that the iPhone 5C is a Class 5 (300Mbps download - 74 Mbps upload) while the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is Class 3 (100Mpbs download - 50 Mbps downstream).

Autonomy: the S4 mini has a little more "endurance"

On paper, they have a similar range, although the S4 mini seems to have some more stamina. The iPhone 5C has 250 pending, 10 hours on 3G, 8/10 Operating hours on 3G / LTE - WiFi, 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours for audio. For its part, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini reaches 12 hours of talk time on 3G, 300 hours standby, 49 hours of audio, navigation 9/8/10 3G/LTE/WiFi hours and up to 10 hours of video playback.

Software: 7 vs. iOS Android 4.2.2

Finally, the truth is that their difference will be seen in the use of your operating system: iOS 7 vs Android 4.2.2 (so far). The software field is already more swampy but the iPhone 5C has all the potential of the Apple OS, unlike previous models that have vetoed certain functions. The 18th will many expected update for iOS devices and it's time to compare the two.

The touchstone: the price

I have left the most controversial detail, price. The iPhone 5C, d and met advertised in stores in France and Germany, will cost 599 euros in free mode. Currently, on websites like FNAC, the handset from Samsung has a price of 439 €. Clearly the difference, even with the price in the U.S. will where the Apple phone to be released in its 16GB version for $ 549, about 414 euros to change (a price range more than average, but we will not see in Europe).