Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:57 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)44% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic	Samsung Galaxy A7 2015, Galaxy A7 4G LTE SM-A700F
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	2/1/2015
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)