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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300 X Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) 30Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300 Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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 S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Galaxy Pocket S5300} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+16GB (11GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)35%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+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
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+432 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5.1"82%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + 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, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)75%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
 
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4GGalaxy Pocket GT-S5300, Samsung S5300
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/30/20143/6/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)57.5 x 103.7 millimeters (2.26 x 4.08 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.1" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzVideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)4GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)5.7 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy Pocket S5300
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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