iPod 4th Generation and iPod 5th Generation

Before the iPod 5^th gen was introduced, there was a long standing silence from Apple’s end in terms of an iOS update for the iPod 4^th gen leading many to think that may be the tech giant had abandoned it. Come October 11^th 2012, the iPod 5^th gen was introduced dissolving every iPod fan’s concerns.

Common Differences Between iPod 4 and iPod 5

Are you thinking of buying an iPod, but can’t decide whether the iPod 4 will be better for you or the iPod 5? Take a look at some of the most common differences in features between the two and decide which of them best suit your desires.

1. Dimensions – in terms of look and dimensions, the iPod 5 got a significant redesign when compared to its older siblings. The iPod 5 got a bit longer, thinner and broader; 123.4 mm, 6.1 mm and 58.6 mm respectively. iPod 5’s longer look is similar to that of the iPhone 5.
2. Weight – if iPod 4 was a lightly weighed device, then iPod 5 is positively a feather. The former was a mere 3.57 oz while the iPod 5 is a delicate thing weighing at 3.1 oz.
3. Display – the iPod 4’s display was 3.5 inches with 326 pixels per inch and a resolution of 960×640. Its resolution was equal to the iPhone 4/4S but made with inferior quality materials which created a big difference between the two. As compared to the 4, iPod 5 has a 4 inch screen, the same pixel count (326 pixels per inch) but a better resolution of 1136×640, which is the same as iPhone 5, even in terms of quality.
4. Processor – the 5^th generation houses an Apple A5, dual core, 800 MHz chip which was also used in the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2. While the iPod 4 is fitted with an Apple A4, single core, 800 MHz chip, making it much slower as compared to iPod 5.
5. RAM – the iPod 4 had a 256 MB RAM, while the iPod 5 has twice that i.e. 512 MB.
6. Storage Capacity – both the iPods were released with 2 storage versions – the iPod 4 with a 16GB and 32GB release, while the iPod 5 with a 32GB and 64GB.
7. Wireless – in terms of wireless connectivity both iPods are the same; no differences here.
8. Cameras – iPod 4 came with an unflattering VGA front camera and a measly 0.92 MP rear camera. The iPod 5 saw a huge upgrade in this matter; with a 1.2 MP front camera and a 5 MP rear camera. However, another cheaper version of the iPod 5 was released without the rear camera and video recording.
9. Battery life – the battery life of both the iPods is almost identical with an Audio playback of 40 hours in both and a Video playback of 7 hours in iPod 4 and 8 hours in iPod 5.

Another thing going in favor of iPod 5 is the different colors its available in as compared to the black and slate versions of iPod 4. That being said iPod 5 is, for obvious reasons more costly than iPod 4. So, in the end it comes down to your choice of the features you may desire and your budget.