Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2015 7:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.1"2% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)18% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)21% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3 / 2GB

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung Pacific	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2015	11/1/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	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 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	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 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
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	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)	LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
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 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, Silver, Gold	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)