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Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) vs Positivo Twist S520 M

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Positivo Twist S520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist S520 X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) 17Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Positivo Twist S520 M Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) vs Twist S520 M} 2 Advantages Positivo Twist S520 M
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)40%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 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
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

22 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
ModelGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Twist S520 M
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 DuosPositivo Twist M, Positivo S520 M 3G Dual Chip 16GB
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date11/1/20147/11/2016
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
RAM memory2GB1GB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: 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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• Positivo Apps
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Positivo Twist S520 M
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)feature not registered
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