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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) 16Points
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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07Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
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)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+326 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
4.5"vs+4.65"3%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
ModelGalaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung AtlanticSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali
Country or region availableUSA
USA
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/20141/1/2012
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)142 grams (4.97 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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)LTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5.9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice
• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)0.159W/kg (head)
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