Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2014 1:12 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 7:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) Compare Apple iPhone 4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+330 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
140 grams (4.9 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)17% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1432 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Other model names	iPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2011	7/1/2014
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
System version	iOS 5.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1431: CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1387 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1431 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1432 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	10 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over WiFi only • Siri natural language commands and dictation • iCloud	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)