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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 30Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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 S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+8GB (5GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+256 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.3"54%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2330 mAh94%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)104%
Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)25%
Thinner
f/3.1 (aperture)vs+f/2.7 (aperture)15%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+2 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
ModelGalaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010Samsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndiaPakistanSingapore
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/20138/1/2010
Depth15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.41
512MB (170MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashXenon flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/3.1 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.3ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extras10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours8 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
โ€ข Social networking integration
โ€ข WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)0.65W/kg (head)
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