Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2019 8:53 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)

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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)135% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+128GB (109GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+435 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.8"16% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP121% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+3100 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)22% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)18% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Other model names	Galaxy S10E (Exynos) G970F/Dual-Sim 6GB RAM	Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H, Samsung Galaxy A5 A500H
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	11/1/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/316 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital 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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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 S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.557W/kg (head), 0.703W/kg (body)	0.84W/kg (head), 1.054W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 1.575W/kg (body)	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)