Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2015 8:30 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 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 A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)69% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)130% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore	China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	11/1/2014
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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 S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)	1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)