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Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940) 02Points
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

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26Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L) Compare Samsung Galaxy S Lightray X
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)

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 S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940) vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)46%
Lighter		vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)32%
Thinner		vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)91%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.39GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+256 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 75 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAhvs+2330 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED
16 million
4.3"
Autofocus
4G LTE
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
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ModelGalaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Other model namesMetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940, Samsung StealthGalaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105L (LG Uplus)
Country or region availableUSA
USA		South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/3/201210/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 130 millimeters (2.68 x 5.12 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 321032bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1.39GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat2 (Bands 2, 4)LTE Cat3 (1, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1600 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours12 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• HDMI 1.4
• HAC M4/T4
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: White
• Dropbox 50GB
• S-Voice natural language

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Lightray 4G (SCH-R940)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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