Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

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

5/6/2015 8:30 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)148% Thinner	vs	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+5"4% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
294 PPI	vs	+306 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+2430 mAh6% 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 MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

29 Common items in both devices

2GB / 2GB LPDDR3

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	6/1/2014
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T624 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
RAM memory	2GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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 A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)