Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2020 4:52 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S X Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4235
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)

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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+512GB (462GB available)35 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)43% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1536x2152 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+362 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+7.3"83% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP58 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4235 mAh182% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)121% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

10 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold 5G SM-F9070, Samsung Winner	Samsung Galaxy S1 i9000
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	6/2/2010
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 4527 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4235 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
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	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: Space Silver, Cosmos Black • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered