Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2018 11:11 AM, updated: 7/2/2020 7:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Active X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)73% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+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)
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)195% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+568 PPI74% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.8"29% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh90% 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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
IP67 certified	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic	T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active SM-G892UZAATMB (SM-G892T)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	11/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	74.9 x 151.9 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 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	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
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	600/150 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	120 hours (5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • HDR10 screen • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Quick Charge 2.0 • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered