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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Samsung Galaxy A5 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) 10Points
Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

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21Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X
Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vseMMC 4.5
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)151%
Lighter		vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core (10nm)vs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR4vs+2GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)90%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+2300 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Other model namesκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ μ›ŒμΉ˜ 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung GalileoSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea		China
China
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/9/201811/1/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.		Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9110 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (667MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR42GB
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC 5.1		16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
β€’ Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
β€’ Compatible with standard 20mm straps
β€’ Always-on display
β€’ Rotating bezel
β€’ Samsung Pay
β€’ Compatible with KT, LG U+, SKT carriers in Korea		β€’ Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz UX
β€’ ANT+ support
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)
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