Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Microsoft Surface RT devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 8:36 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)4 times Lighter	vs	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+294 PPI99% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	148 PPI
+(back) 13MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use	vs	190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (15GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+768x1366 pixels14% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+10.6"112% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+4120 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Surface RT (32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 Prime SM-G570M/Dual-Sim, SM-G570MZKDCOO	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	6/1/2017	10/26/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	768x1366 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	148 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows RT 8.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Windows RT 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (15GB available) SSD
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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 J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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 J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	4120 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White/Gold	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered