Comparison of Specifications iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4 |
Design | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Form Factor | Candy bar | Candy bar |
| Keyboard | Virtual Full QWERTY | Virtual Full QWERTY |
| Dimension | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) | 137 g |
| Body Color | White (with aluminum back), Black (with black anodized back) | White, Black |
Display | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Size | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1136 x 640 pixels; 336ppi | 960 x 640 |
| Features | 44% better color saturation, full sRGB rendering, Oleophobic coated, scratch resistance | 16M color, Oleophobic coated, scratch resistance |
| Sensors | Three axis gyro, Accelerometor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Three axis gyro, Accelerometor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
Operating System | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Platform | Apple iOS 6 | Apple iOS 4.2.1 (upgradeable to iOS 5) |
| UI | Apple | Apple |
| Browser | Safari, Built in Search engine | Safari |
| Java/Adobe Flash | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Processor | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Model | Apple A6 (2X faster CPU and 2x graphics compared to the A5) | Apple A4 |
| Speed | 1 GHz Dual core | 1 GHz |
Memory | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Included | 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB | 16 GB/32 GB |
| Expansion | No card Slot | No card Slot |
Camera | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Resolution | 8 mega pixels | 5.0 mega pixels |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Focus, Zoom | Auto, Digital, Tap focus | Auto, Digital, tap focus |
| Video Capture | 1080p HD | 720p HD |
| Features | 5-element lens, f/2.4 aperture, Dynamic low light mode, Smart filter, 40% faster than 4S | Double microphones, Geo tagging, Image stabilization |
| Secondary camera | 0.3 VGA; 720p video, backside illuminated | Three axis gyro, Accelerometor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
Entertainment | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Audio | AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV | AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV |
| Video | H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG | H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG |
| Gaming | Game Center | Game Center |
| FM Radio | No but Tunein Internet Radio App | No but Tunein Internet Radio App |
Battery | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Type Capacity | Li-ion non-removable battery | Li-ion non-removable battery; 1420 mAh |
| Talktime | 8 hours (3G or LTE),10 hours (WiFi) | up to 14 hrs (2G), up to 7 hrs (3G) |
| Standby | max 500 hrs | max 500 hrs |
Mail and Messaging | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Mail | Gmail,Email, (VIP mail box) | Gmail,Email |
| Messaging | MMS, SMS, IM (GoogleTalk) | MMS, SMS, IM (GoogleTalk) |
Connectivity | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n, Dual-channel up to 150Mbps | 802.11 b/g/n. n at 2.4 kHz only |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | GSM model with upgrade to iOS 4.3, CDMA model | GSM model with upgrade to iOS 4.3, CDMA model |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v2.1+EDR |
| USB | Yes, connect via 30 pin dock adapter, Lightning connector | Yes, connect via 30 pin dock adapter |
| HDMI | No | No |
| DLNA | No | No |
Location Service | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Maps | Apple 3D Maps | Google Maps |
| GPS | A-GPS, Glonass | A-GPS |
| Lost-Theft Protection | Find my Phone | Find my Phone |
Network Support | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| 2G/3G | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+21Mbps, DC-HSDPA+42Mbps, | GSM/UMTS or CDMA |
| 4G | LTE (Bands 4 & 17); US: Sprint, AT&T, Verizion; Canada, Europe(DT and EE), Asia | No |
Applications | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Apps | Apple Apps Store, iTunes | Apple Apps Store, iTunes |
| Social Networks | Facebook, Twitter, SNS | Facebook, Twitter, SNS |
| Voice Calling | Skype,Viber | Skype,Viber |
| Video Calling | Skype,Tango,QiK | Skype,Tango,QiK |
| Featured | AirPrint, AirPlay, Find my iPhone | AirPrint, AirPlay, Find my iPhone |
Business Mobility | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| Remote VPN | Yes , CISCO Anyconnect,Juniper JunOS Pulse | Yes , CISCO Anyconnect,Juniper JunOS Pulse |
| Corporate Mail | Yes,Active Sync | Yes,Active Sync |
| Corporate Directory | Yes | Yes |
| Video Conferencing | Yes with CISCO WebEx | Yes with CISCO WebEx |
| Other Features | Join.Me,Goto Meeting | Join.Me,Goto Meeting |
Security | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| | MobileMe,Password Protected home screen | MobileMe,Password Protected home screen |
Additional Features | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 |
| | Camera: Hybrid IR Filter, Backside illumination, Shared Photo Streams, Panorama, 40% faster image capture, better video stabilization, Facial recognition, shoot photos while videoing Audio: Three Microphone, Speaker with 5-magnet transducer, Wideband audio Browser: iCloud Tabs - share your tabs from desktop to phone, FaceTime over cellular networks, iCloud, Passbook, Improved Siri, Multiple language support Price: On a new 2 yr contract $199 for 16GB. $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB Availability: Pre-orders start on 14th Sep 2012. Shipping on 21st Sept 2012 in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. | iBook, iMovie, FaceTime, Multiple language support, Mobile hotspot - no support in GSM model, connects up to 5 devices in CDMA model |
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