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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) 04Points
5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299) Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime X
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)

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Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) vs Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)1%
Lighter
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+282 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2600 mAhvs+2620 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
 
ModelGalaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Other model namesGalaxy Gran Prime Duos SM-G530H/Dual-Sim, Samsung FortunaSony Xperia R1 32GB + 3GB RAM, Sony G2299
Country or region availableSouth AfricaAngolaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesPakistan(Global, International)
South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, (Global, International)
India
India
BrandSamsungSony
Release date10/1/201411/1/2017
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
RAM memory1GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.412W/kg (head), 0.382W/kg (body)feature not registered
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