IPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 are the latest smart phones in the mobile phone industry. The two products have so many similarities because of their strengths. In one recent poll by users, the IPhone 5 only edged the Galaxy S3 by a slight margin. It is difficult to tell which of the two phones is superior because each of them has its strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, a choice between the two may go down to the consumer’s preference or the purposes they intend to fulfill using the phone. The compatibility of the devices also makes a big difference for users when considering which phone to buy. Therefore, the users must know the features and abilities of both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the IPhone 5 before making a choice.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the latest smart phone to be released by mobile handset and electronic giant, Samsung. The phone is designed to meet multiple functions and is very attractive. It is a modification and redesign of its predecessor, Galaxy S2. Its screen display was ranked superior to that of the IPhone 5 by HIS iSupply. The galaxy’s display is only 1.1mm thick but offers a full range of colors for users and is very effective. The screen is 4.8 inches, Super AMOLED and has a resolution of 1280*720. The galaxy is also powered by Google’s android. This gives it an advantage over the IPhone 5 because android handset is easily configurable compared to iOS devices. This allows Galaxy S3 users a lot of flexibility, and it is easier to use for most people than the IPhone.
The Galaxy S3 is also sleek and portable; its dimensions are 136.6*70.6*8.6mm and 133 grams weight. It can be used on 2G, 3G and 4G networks, and its internal memory is 1GB. The pictures taken using this phone are of high quality because of the 8 megapixel camera. Furthermore, it is user friendly because one can use microUSB cables to charge. Finally, the Samsung S3 galaxy is superior because of its processor ability. It uses an Exynos 4412 chip that possesses four cores and can run at 1.4GHz.
On the other hand, Apple IPhone 5 was released just a couple of months after the Galaxy S3. The phone has a new design, slim and light. It only measures 123.8*58.6*7.6mm and weighs 112 grams. It has a metallic casing, and its battery is not removable. Despite that small size, the phone has an amazingly large display and extra fast wireless technology. This makes the Apple phone even more portable than the Galaxy S3 because of a smaller mass and size. The IPhone has been developed to be user friendly in that it is easy to handle as a result of the tweaked design.
IPhone 5 possesses a new look design of ear pod headphones and also has a lightning connector. The IPhone headphones are comfortable in the ear and are noise isolating with a brilliant look. Its screen resolution is much different from previous versions of the IPhone. The screen is 4 inches IPS and has a resolution of 1136*640. Even though this resolution level is much below that of the Galaxy S3, it is quite effective and attractive when in use. This new style of the screen allows the phone to have a bigger screen size without changing the size of the phone. The IPhone screen is impressive when used in a bright environment such as in sunlight. It does not have much reflection and has sufficient brightness. This improves visibility in bright environments. However, the Galaxy S3 screen is more efficient in the dark compared to the IPhone screen.
The IPhone uses iOS 6 which is quite quick and slick. However, this operating system is less efficient compared to Samsung’s Android. The Android is effective, quick and can be used for many purposes. Furthermore, iOS are prone to incompatibility with other applications and devices that are not authorized by Apple. However, Android supports thousands of applications and is compatible to other devices. The IPhone has an A6 processor, 1GB RAM and power TBC which is probably a dual core processor. It is obviously inferior to Samsung’s 4 cores. The phone’s connectivity comprises of an 8 pin connector which does not utilize a microSIM or microSD.
A comprehensive comparison between these two types of phones reveals lots of strong points and weaknesses. Each phone outdoes the other in one area or another. However, in my opinion, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a superior phone to the Apple IPhone 5. This is because it uses the Android system which is compatible with many other devices and is easy to use. The IPhone 5 may not be compatible to as many devices. Furthermore, the screen display and resolution of the S3 is much more favorable to users than the IPhone 5. Another strong point of the S3 galaxy is its processing unit which comprises of a 4 core system which is faster that the dual core used by Apple. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is better than the IPhone 5 because it is much cheaper and performs just as efficiently as its Apple counterpart. However, individuals must have a close look at each of the two phones and know how they function before making a decision on their preferred choice. This is because the differences lie with individual preference and objective of purchasing the device. However, there have been many complaints raised about the IPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 seems to have an edge over its rival in most studies.
Works Cited
Reardon, Marguerite. iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3? 02 October 2012. 17 October 2012
Williams, Andrew. iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 - Design, Screen and Power. 27 September 2012. 17 October 2012
