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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) 12Points
5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

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 Pro (SM-J250F)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) vs Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11.2GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+441 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
153 grams (5.36 ounces)
16 million
5"
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 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 Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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ModelGalaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 SM-J250FZKAXFAGalaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 (AT&T)
Country or region availableSouth Africa
South Africa
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20186/20/2013
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11.2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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 flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile 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 Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot 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 Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Gold
• Samsung Pay mini
• Colors: Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare
• Dual Shot camera
• LED notification
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.607W/kg (head), 1.219W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.513W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.209W/kg (head), 0.277W/kg (body)
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