PlayStation 4 vs PlayStation 5 – Complete Comparison of Versions, Specs, Pros and Cons

Choosing between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 can be confusing. This detailed report breaks down every version, hardware specification, advantages and disadvantages to help you decide which console fits your needs best

  Thu , January 22 2026 / 10:05 PM Updated At: 2026-01-23 20:58:21

مقارنة بين جهازي بلايستيشن 4 وبلايستيشن 5 من حيث التصميم والأداء

🎮 PlayStation 4 Versions

🔹 PS4 Original (2013)
The first release of the console, offering stable performance and smooth gameplay for most previous-generation titles at 1080p resolution.

🔹 PS4 Slim (2016)
A smaller and lighter version with lower power consumption and quieter performance, ideal for long gaming sessions.

🔹 PS4 Pro (2016)
The most powerful PS4 version, supporting HDR technology and enhanced 4K resolution for selected games.

⚙️ PlayStation 4 Hardware Specifications

🧠 CPU: AMD Jaguar 8-core processor
🎮 GPU: Integrated AMD Radeon
🧠 RAM: 8GB GDDR5
💾 Storage: 500GB or 1TB HDD
📀 Disc Drive: Blu-ray
🖥️ Resolution: Up to 1080p (4K upscaled on PS4 Pro)

✅ PlayStation 4 Pros

✔️ Affordable price
✔️ Massive game library
✔️ Cheap used games available
✔️ Perfect for casual gamers

❌ PlayStation 4 Cons

❌ Slower performance compared to PS5
❌ Long loading times
❌ Limited next-gen support
❌ Fewer future game releases

🎮 PlayStation 5 Versions

🔹 PS5 Standard Edition
Includes a Blu-ray disc drive for physical and digital games.

🔹 PS5 Digital Edition
Disc-free version relying entirely on digital downloads with a slimmer design.

⚙️ PlayStation 5 Hardware Specifications

🧠 CPU: AMD Zen 2 8-core processor
🎮 GPU: AMD RDNA 2
🧠 RAM: 16GB GDDR6
💾 Storage: 825GB NVMe SSD
📀 Disc Drive: Available depending on version
🖥️ Resolution: 4K with 120Hz support

✅ PlayStation 5 Pros

✔️ Extremely powerful performance
✔️ Ultra-fast loading speeds
✔️ Backward compatibility with PS4 games
✔️ Advanced DualSense controller
✔️ Future-ready gaming experience

❌ PlayStation 5 Cons

❌ Higher price
❌ Limited internal storage
❌ Expensive game prices
❌ Digital edition lacks disc support

🆚 Final Verdict

🎯 Budget-friendly gaming → PS4
🎯 High-end performance and future-proof choice → PS5

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