iPhone 4S vs. the smartphone elite: Galaxy S II, Bionic and Titan

Now that we know how the iPhone 4S stacks up against the iPhone 4, let's take a look at how Apple's latest smartphone compares to its mightiest competitors on the other major platforms -- Android and Windows Phone. In Google's camp we chose the superlative Samsung Galaxy S II models (focusing on the announced US variants) along with the Motorola Droid Bionic for its qHD and LTE chops. We then picked the upcoming HTC Titan to bat for Microsoft's team. RIM's not included here since it's still stuck in the junior leagues. We left out the intriguing Nokia N9 because it's a niche player. Check out the fancy table after the break -- the results are pretty clear cut! 

iPhone 4S

Samsung Galaxy S II

Motorola Droid Bionic

HTC Titan

Platform	iOS 5	Android 2.3.4 with TouchWiz 4.0	Android 2.3.4 with custom skin	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Processor	Dual-core Apple A5 (likely 1GHz)	1.2GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos or 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3	1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430	1.5GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon
RAM	Unknown (likely 512MB)	1GB	1GB	512MB
Storage	16GB / 32GB / 64GB internal	16GB / 32GB internal, microSDHC expansion	16GB internal, microSDHC expansion	16GB internal
Cellular	Quadband GSM, quadband HSPA+ 14.4, CDMA / EDVO Rev. A	Quadband GSM, quadband HSPA+ 21 / 42 or CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A, WiMax	CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A, LTE	Quadband GSM, triband HSPA+ 14.4
WiFi	802.11b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
Display size	3.5 inches	4.3 or 4.5 inches	4.3 inches	4.7 inches
Display resolution	960 x 640	800 x 480	960 x 540	800 x 480
Display technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus	Pentile-matrix TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Integrated TV-out	Dock connector	MHL	HDMI	No
Primary camera	8 megapixel AF, f2.4 lens, BSI sensor, LED flash	8 megapixel AF, LED flash	8 megapixel AF, LED flash	8 megapixel AF, f2.2 lens, BSI sensor, dual-LED flash
Secondary camera	VGA	2 megapixel	VGA	1.3 megapixel
Video recording	1080p at 30fps	1080p at 30fps	1080p at 30fps	720p at 30fps
Video calling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Location / orientation sensors	AGPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope	AGPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope	AGPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope	AGPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope
SIM standard	Micro SIM	SIM (on GSM variants)	SIM (for LTE)	SIM
Quoted max talk time	8 hours on 3G, 14 hours on 2G	7-8.7 hours on 3G	10.8 hours on 3G	6.8 hours on 3G, 11.8 hours on 2G
Quoted max media playback time	40 hours audio, 10 hours video	5 hours video	6.5 hours video	Unknown
Battery	Unknown capacity (likely 1420+mAh), embedded	1650-1850mAh, removable	1735mAh, removable	1600mAh, removable
Weight	140 grams / 4.9 oz.	116 grams / 4.1 oz. to 130 grams / 4.6 oz.	158 grams / 5.6 oz.	160 grams / 5.6 oz.
Dimensions	115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm	125.3 mm x 66.1 mm x 8.49 mm to 129.8 x 69.6 x 9.65mm	127.5 x 66.9 x 10.99mm	131.5 x 70.7 x 9.9mm