Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5S vs Samsung Galaxy Y 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 Y X Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B) Compare Apple iPhone 5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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31 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)158% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)73 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (180MB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+640x1136 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+326 PPI145% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1560 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
112 grams (3.92 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)14% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
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Model	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 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 Y (GT-S5360B)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 14341	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 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 850/1900/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Y (GT-S5360B)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.5µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 Y (GT-S5360B)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6.2 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5S (16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	feature not registered