Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2014 1:12 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

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 S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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)
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)60% 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.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+441 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

32 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11.2GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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Model	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic	Galaxy S4 Active i9295 (Global)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	6/20/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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 Cat3 (1, 3, 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 S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
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 S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (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 S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Urban Grey • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	0.55W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	0.264W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)