Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
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2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)
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 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | vs |  2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) |
| +145 grams (5.08 ounces)17% Lighter | vs | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
| +8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner | vs | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| +ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device | vs | Not supported |
| +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 |
| +HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device | vs | Not supported |
| +TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device | vs | Not supported |
| +MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data. | vs | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 16GB (10GB available) | vs | +16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files |
| IP67 certified | vs | +IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example |
| 41 Common items in both devices |
| 2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core |
| 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| 1080x1920 pixels |
| 432 PPI |
| +34 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Model | Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) |
| Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S5 (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/11/2014 | 5/30/2014 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) | 73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in) |
| Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| 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. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.1" inches | 5.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 432 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (11GB available) |
| External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| 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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17) | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| 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 | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 22mm 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 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
| Standby | 960 hours (40 days) | 480 hours (20 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) | • Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body) |
Mark 42 <time itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2016-11-07 12:58:58Z">11/7/2016 12:58 PM</time> PLEASE HELP!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 ACTIVE (SM-G870A)
My wife has a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)
My USB port looks different than hers - apparently due to an additional portion of the plug for rapid charging (?).
My question is, which version of the MHL does the ACTIVE (G870A) use?
Does it use the 11 pin MHL 2.0 or the 5 Pin MHL 1.0?
Does my wife's S5 (G900A) use the same? I think it uses MHL 2.0. but I'm not sure.
Thanks, in advance
SHITU MAMADO <time itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2017-03-16 20:25:08Z">3/16/2017 8:25 PM</time> the sm-g900a has a usb 3.0 port and the sm-g870a has a usb 2.0 port its the diference