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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) 33Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Active X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)

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 S8 Active (Sprint)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+4GB LPDDR4167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)56%
Thinner
vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+568 PPI122%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.8"35%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)82%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 16MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
ModelGalaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model namesSprint Galaxy S8 Active SM-G892UZAASPR (SM-G892P)Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndiaPakistanSingapore
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/1/20177/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 151.9 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.3µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)12 hours
Standby120 hours (5 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Meteor Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• HDR10 screen
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: White
• Dropbox 50GB
• S-Voice natural language

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)
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