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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) vs Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) 11Points
5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) vs iPhone 5S (32GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+2600 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1560 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)39%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels40%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+326 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Gran Prime Duos SM-G530H/Dual-Sim, Samsung FortunaApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region availableSouth AfricaAngolaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesPakistan(Global, International)
South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date10/1/20149/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (28GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.5µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Samsung KIES
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)iPhone 5S (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.412W/kg (head), 0.382W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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