Upgrading Your Smartphone: Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Grand
Are you confused on whether to choose Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy Grand? Read this detailed comparison of both the smartphones.
The rivalry in the smartphones market is getting murkier. The competition had never been so intense and with the entry of Apple iPhone 5 things have indeed reached a flashpoint where every manufacturer is trying to outdo its rival by providing more attractive features or captivating apps. Samsung, with its Galaxy phones, are determined to give Apple a run for their money. Therefore a comparison between the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Grand would be appropriate as it would help you choose between the two market leaders. Here we go. Design and OS
Both the devices are Candy bar shaped. The iPhone 5 weighs just 112 gm, which makes it easy to carry and can be handled smoothly in one hand. Samsung on the other hand weighs 162 gm. iPhone 5's thickness is 7.6 mm and it is slimmer than Samsung Galaxy Grand I9080 that has a thickness of 9.6 mm.
Apple's iPhone 5 runs on iOS 6 and the Galaxy Grand is a Android-based device. It runs on the latest Jelly Bean mobile operating system. The iPhone 5 brings a better and faster network with support for 4G connectivity and Samsung Galaxy Grand is unable to come out of 3G network support.Display
Samsung Galaxy Grand sports 5-inch display screen, which is bigger than Apple's iPhone 5 that has just 4 inches of LED-backlit IPS TFT screen. However, the resolution of iPhone 5 is higher than that of Grand, but it of course gives clear view.Camera and storage
Both the devices have the same 8 MP cameras with features of autofocus, LED flashes and 3264 × 2448 pixels resolution. The two also are equipped with geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization and more usual features. iPhone 5 is mounted with 1.2 MP front camera where as the Galaxy Grand is equipped with 2 MP camera for video calling.
Storage wise Samsung Galaxy Grand may be more preferred as it has expandable memory feature via microSD card where as Apple does not allow to enjoy additional storage apart from what is available on-board. Grand comes with 8 GB of built-in storage and can be expanded up to 64 GB. IPhone 5 comes with 16, 32 or 64 GB internal storage.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6 - How do they fare against each other?Battery
Apple's iPhone 5 is fueled by 1440 mAh Li-Po battery whereas the Galaxy Grand is equipped with 2100 mAh Li-Ion battery.Processor
Apple iPhone 5 has used its own system chip Apple A6 and is powered by Dual-core 1300 MHz processor. It is equipped with 1016 MB RAM. On the other hand Samsung Galaxy Grand is equipped with a Dual-core 1200 MHz processor and have 1024 MB of RAM.
Going by the battery power or storage facility or camera your obvious choice may be the Galaxy Grand but iPhone 5 is undoubtedly sleeker and weighs much less. It has other features that make it almost unputdownable. Whatsoever way the two dudes might stand up to each other there's no denying the fact that both the devices are adorable and one would not repent buying any of these two. However, the buy would much depend on your personal choice. If you love bigger display you will go for the Grand; but in case you are a confirmed Apple fan you will settle for the iPhone 5. Whatever devices you choose you stand to gain.
This article is written by Sanjay Kumar Negi, working at 91Mobiles.com. Users can find here the best price of mobiles, tablets and accessories in India.
