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Apple iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Not enough comparable data or meaningful differences for automatic highlights. Check the recorded specifications below.

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. iPhone

    Height:
    Unknown
    Width:
    Unknown
    Depth:
    Unknown
    Weight:
    Unknown

    Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

  2. 2. Galaxy Note 4

    Height:
    153.5 mm
    Width:
    78.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm
    Weight:
    176 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

  1. 1. iPhone

    iPhone: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

  2. 2. Galaxy Note 4

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
32 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. iPhone

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Unknown
Memory card support:
Unknown

2. Galaxy Note 4

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.

Specifications

Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

1. iPhone2. Galaxy Note 4

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Dimensions (HxWxD) Unknown
  • 153.5 Х 78.6 Х 8.5 mm
Weight Unknown
  • 176 g
Technology Unknown
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size Unknown
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution Unknown
  • 1440 x 2560 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. Unknown
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support Unknown
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. Unknown
  • 3220 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS Unknown
  • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) -Exynos 5433
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack Unknown
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Touchscreen Unknown
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors Unknown
  • 16M
Screen area Unknown
  • 88.5 cm2
Screen format Unknown
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio Unknown
  • 73.4%
PPI /points per inch/ Unknown
  • 518 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Rear camera, main Unknown
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs Unknown
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 31mm (standard)
  • 1/2.6''
  • 1.12µm
  • OIS
  • AF
Functions Unknown
  • HDR
Video Unknown
  • 1440p@30fps
Front camera, selfie Unknown
  • 3.7 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 3.7 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 22mm (wide)
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Processor CPU Unknown
  • Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 Snapdragon 805 -Octa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57) Exynos 5433
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Adreno 420 (Snapdragon 805) -Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos 5433)
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 58326
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 973
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 3223
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2621
GeekBench 4 Battery * Unknown
  • 1038
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Release date Unknown
  • 2014
  • September
Colors Unknown
  • Frosted white
  • Charcoal Black
  • Bronze Gold
  • Blossom Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 350 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 20 h (3G) Music play - Up to 82 h
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • aluminum frame
  • plastic back
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
SIM card Unknown
  • Micro-SIM
Network Unknown
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - N910W8 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800) - N910F
  • N910C LTE band 1(2100)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300) - N910G LTE band 1(2100)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700) - N910W8 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 28(700) - N910U
Speed Unknown
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Exynos 5433)HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Snapdragon 805)
GPRS Unknown
  • Yes
Edge Unknown
  • Yes
Wi-Fi Unknown
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS Unknown
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB Unknown
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth Unknown
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 0.37 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.37 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Radio Unknown
  • No
Others Unknown
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPhone, Galaxy Note 4.
SpecificationiPhoneGalaxy Note 4
Dop Unknown
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
  • gesture
  • UV
  • heart rate
  • SpO2
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) -ANT+ -S-Voice natural language commands and dictation -Air gestures - Stylus - Versions: N910F (Europe); N910K/N910L/N910S (Korea); N910C (Asia
  • Europe
  • South America); N910FD (United Arab Emirates); N910FQ (Turkey); N910H (Asia-Pacific); N910G (Singapore
  • India
  • Australia); N91