Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2013 11:15 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Apple iPhone 5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

12 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)86% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)103% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+640x1136 pixels40% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1560 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh49% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC / eMMC 4.41

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 14341	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.5µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	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, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)