Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Metro 360 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 5:34 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) Compare Samsung Metro 360 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 A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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3 Advantages Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
+83 grams (2.91 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+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)
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB	vs	+2GB31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+16GB (11GB available)175 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)70% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+294 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+5"108% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps3124 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh130% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Other model names	Samsung Metro 360 Dual Sim B360E	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L
Country or region available	India, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine	China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2015	11/1/2014
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	49.5 x 117.3 millimeters (1.95 x 4.62 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	83 grams (2.91 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	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
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
RAM memory	64MB	2GB
Internal storage	64MB	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS	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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.876W/kg (head), 0.447W/kg (body)	1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.551W/kg (body)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)