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Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) 19Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)

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 (SM-G900A)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+5.1"13%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21%
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31 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.0
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+24 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
ModelGalaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S5 (4G LTE), Samsung PacificAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/11/20147/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours10 hours
Standby960 hours (40 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
โ€ข Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
โ€ข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Panorama photo
โ€ข S-Voice

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)
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