Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2014 8:09 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/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!

1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)15% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+326 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
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
2000 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

4.5"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

+18 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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355H/Dual-Sim	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/20/2014	7/1/2014
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Nature UX 2.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)

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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate