Samsung Galaxy S2 v.s. iPhone 4S – Which One is Better

After a long wait for iPhone 5, this gadget fans turned out to be disappointed because Apple just launched iPhone 4S instead of iPhone 4. However iPhone 4S come with some extra features compared to its predecessor.

Nevertheless, this is no longer the days where the iPhone is the only player in the niche market of high-tech smartphone. Samsung has been first introduced Samsung S2 Galaxy arguably has the same class with iPhone 4S. Who’s the champion if both smartphones is compared?

Samsung Galaxy S2 vs. iPhone 4S: Operating Systems

Samsung S2 Galaxy uses the Android operating system version 2.3.4. If compared with the IOS 5 both can be said to be equivalent.

IOS-5 has an advantage with the introduction of features voice recognition or voice commands by Apple called ‘Siri’. Indeed, Android also has similar features but is still limited to certain commands.

In terms of operating systems and applications, supporting a more user friendly then the Apple iPhone 4S level is more superior to the Samsung Galaxy S2.

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy S21.2 GHz dual core processor is one of the many advantages possessed by the Galaxy S2, backed by 1 GB of memory is no doubt that this Samsung smartphone output is one of the fastest phones currently available.

iPhone 4S as a competitor who was born later carrying the A5 which we have known before the iPad 2. Apple itself claims that the processor is two times faster than its predecessor plus more efficient battery. Nevertheless RAM support is ‘only’ 512 MB it is still not able to surpass Samsung S2 Galaxy.

For the hardware point of view, the latest smartphone from Apple should be willing to admit its competitor’s benefits; Galaxy S2.

Storage

iPhone 4S present in a more varied selection; 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB. While Samsung S2 Galaxy only offers two variants: 16 and 32 GB. Yet Samsung excels in flexibility because it is still possible in-ugrade with microSD chip.
Screen

The latest generation iPhone has a smaller screen (3.5 inch) than the Samsung Galaxy S2 that carried the 4.3 inch screen. Still a matter of discernment, clear iPhone 4S is still superior.

That rely on Samsung Super AMOLED Plus however has an advantage in terms of battery efficiency.

Thus it relies on the user preferences. Do you prefer a smartphone with big screen? Or screen that is slightly smaller but sharper?

Other

Another thing to consider is that the Samsung Galaxy S2 offers the ease of synchronization data display interface, thanks to Google. Synchronization via Windows Explorer is also very possible, thanks to the Android operating system.

Apple iPhone vs. Samsung Galaxy S2 4S: Conclusion

Technically Samsung S2 Galaxy is still superior to the iPhone 4S. But again that is all a matter of taste and individual needs.

If flexibility is important to you then the Samsung Galaxy S2 is the right choice. But if you still lay with the Android operating system plus crave ease of operating a smartphone through voice commands it would not hurt to try iPhone 4S.