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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Nokia Lumia 635 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 635 X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) 23Points
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Lumia 635 (RM-975)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+326 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.4 (aperture)
4G LTE
Capacitive
+13 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 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
ModelGalaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung AtlanticNokia Lumia 635 RM-975 AT&T, Nokia Moneypenny
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/1/20145/1/2014
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
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 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity2100 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice
• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)feature not registered
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