Apple iPhone 5
#3427
Samsung Galaxy M30
#2202Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5
Samsung Galaxy M30
Performance
54.360.3
Camera
42.143.1
Display
76.579.5
Battery
56.058.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.561.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5 features a compact build with an aluminum frame and glass front, weighing 112g, while the Samsung Galaxy M30 has a larger, heavier design at 174g with a plastic back and frame.
- The iPhone 5's 4.0-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 326 ppi, whereas the M30 offers a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a density of 403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5 is powered by a dual-core A6 chip, while the M30 utilizes an octa-core Exynos 7904, providing more processing power.
- The camera on the iPhone 5 has an 8 MP rear sensor, whereas the M30 features a triple-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is significantly different, with the iPhone 5 at 1440mAh compared to the M30's 5000mAh, offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the iPhone 5 runs iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4, while the M30 operates on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10 with One UI 2, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5
Samsung Galaxy M30
General
Release Date
2012, September 21
2019, February 27
Announced
2012, September 12
2019, February 27
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A40s in ChinaVersions: SM-M305F/DS, SM-M305FN/DS (Global); SM-M305M/DS (LATAM/Brazil); SM-M305G/DS
Display
Size
4"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
640
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A6 (32 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
1.2 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1440 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
112 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Slate, White/Silver
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
OS Version
iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes