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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) 19Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)

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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) vs Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+5.1"13%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP67 certified
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 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 S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Other model namesBell Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870W for CanadaGalaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/30/20147/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)10 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)
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