Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2023 12:20 PM, updated: 3/24/2024 4:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A24 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+128GB (101GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+396 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)59% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)24% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+11 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 A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Other model names	Galaxy A24 4G LTE SM-A245F/Dual-SIM NFC	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Israel, Russia	(Europe), Philippines
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/5/2023, Announced: 4/19/2023	11/1/2014
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 162.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.38 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	396 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 398500 (v9) Geekbench: 1890 (v5.5), 1900 (v6.0) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@30/60/120fps Slow motion	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Lime Green, Blue, Dark red	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.414W/kg (head), 1.299W/kg (body)	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)