Apple and Samsung are arguably two of the biggest tech companies in the U.S. now.

They compete head-to-head for customers to choose them over their competitors and both debuted smartphones that have people asking which is better - the iPhone 5 or the Galaxy S4?

Screen/Display and Dimensions:

The iPhone 5 has a 4.0-inch screen, 4G LTE with Retina Display and a 1136x640 resolution at 326 ppi. It weighs in at 112 grams. Width is 2.31 inches (58.6 mm), depth .30 inches and height is 4.87 inches (123.8 mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a super wide 5-inch full HD Super AMOLED screen and a slim bezel encased in a polycarbonate body, making it the lightest Galaxy yet. The gadget has a 7.9 mm body and a premium finish with 441 ppi color and high resolution. Its dimensions are 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm. It weighs 130 grams.

Conclusion: because the Galaxy S4 has a bigger screen its obviously heavier, but not by much. Better resolution combined with more "screen space" perfect for watching movies and videos, makes the Samsung device the winner here.

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Operating System

Samsung's Galaxy S4 runs on Google's Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and keeps the Android's core features. Same experience as other Android devices but regardless, it does allow optimal customization. Users can remove unwanted applications and personalize the home screen to display with live updates.

The iPhone runs on iOS, same as other Apple devices. It is nothing special, with its simple static icons

Conclusion: For those who want something simple and easy, turn to the iOS/iPhone. For more customization, the Android/Galaxy is the answer.

Impressive features?

The S4 allows users to preview videos by simply hovering their finger above the screen, and face recognition for when to pause and play videos. The face-recognition in the front-facing camera also detects, for example, when to keep the display bright because it knows you're looking at it, and when to dim depending on when you turn away. Group play allows users to share music and use multiple phones as speakers at one time, and play games in real time.

The phone also has an audio and animate option for photos, plus a front and rear camera that can be used simultaneously even during video calls.

The iPhone 5 is fully equipped with full HD 1080 pixel video recording that can take up to 30 frames per second with audio. There is a 8-megapixel iSight camera and an HD FaceTime camera with face detection in video or still images. It has up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback. Photo and video geotagging is also available, as well as tapping to focus video or still images.

Conclusion: the S4 has more innovative and unique features, not that anything is wrong with simplicity. This category draws a tie as way, based on a user's preference.

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