What is the Difference Between iPhone 5 and T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (Galaxy S II for T-Mobile)?

The iPhone 5 and T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (Galaxy S II for T-Mobile) have several differences in terms of specifications and features. Here are some key differences between the two devices:

Display: The iPhone 5 has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi. The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of 217 ppi.
Processor: The iPhone 5 is powered by an Apple A6 chipset, while the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 is powered by an Exynos 4210 Dual chipset.
Operating System: The iPhone 5 runs on iOS 7, which is upgradable to iOS 12.5.6. The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 originally ran on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) and is upgradable to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz UI 4.
Camera: The iPhone 5 has an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.2 MP front camera. The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 has a 5 MP rear camera and a 1.9 MP front camera.
Battery: The iPhone 5 has a 1440 mAh battery, while the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 has a 1650 mAh battery.
Storage: The iPhone 5 is available in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB variants, with no external memory support. The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 is available in 16 GB and 32 GB variants, with support for external memory up to 32 GB.
Connectivity: The iPhone 5 supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE network technologies, while the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 supports GSM / HSPA network technologies.
Dimensions and Weight: The iPhone 5 measures 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm and weighs 112 g, while the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 measures 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and weighs 116 g.
Features: The iPhone 5 has branded damage-resistant glass, NFC support, and a larger screen size compared to the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2.

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Comparative Table: iPhone 5 vs T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (Galaxy S II for T-Mobile)

Here is a table comparing the differences between the iPhone 5 and the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (Galaxy S II for T-Mobile):

Feature	iPhone 5	T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 (Galaxy S II for T-Mobile)
Dimensions	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm	125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight	112 g	116 g
Display	4" IPS LCD, 640 x 1136 pixels, 326 ppi	4.3" OLED/AMOLED, 480 x 800 pixels, 218 ppi
Processor	Dual-core A5 (expected)	1.5 GHz dual-core processor
RAM	Unknown	1 GB
Storage	Unknown	16/32 GB, expandable via microSD
Battery	Unknown	1650 mAh
Operating System	iOS 6 (expected)	Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Cellular Technology	LTE, HSPA+42Mbps, UMTS	HSPA+42Mbps, EDGE/GPRS
Other Features	USB Tethering for internet, Personal Hotspot, Multi-finger gestures	NFC, TV and Content Providers apps

Please note that some specifications are unknown for the iPhone 5, as the table is based on the available information at the time of writing.

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.