Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/26/2015 9:03 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.1GHz 32bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+432 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.1"13% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M/Dual-Sim	Galaxy S5 3G Octa-core, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	Brazil	South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	4/11/2014
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	960 hours (40 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
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, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300M/DS)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)	feature not registered