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Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) 15Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/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 J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+441 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
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ModelGalaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 2017 SM-J530G/Dual-Sim 32GB 2GB RAMGalaxy S4 Advance GT-i9506 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/201710/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Blue, Pink, Gold
• 2.5D screen glass (curved)
• Dual Messenger
• ANT+ support
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.04W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)0.926W/kg (head), 1.389W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)0.394W/kg (head), 0.444W/kg (body)
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