Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS) vs Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus vs Samsung Fascinate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 5:23 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:30 PM

Compare Samsung Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2220 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+411 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6"50% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps96 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)65% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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Model	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Other model names	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605FN/Dual-sim (32GB + 3GB RAM) NFC	Verizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, (Europe), France, Italy, Portugal	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2018	9/8/2010
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	2GB (1.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Front camera (secondary)	24.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5664x4248 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• Colors: Black, Grey, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered