Apple iPhone 5c
#3429
Samsung Galaxy M30
#2202Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5c
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 5c features a compact build with a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display at 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy M30 offers a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is powered by the Apple A6 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy M30 utilizes the Exynos 7904 with an octa-core CPU, providing more processing power.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the iPhone's 8 MP rear camera compared to the M30's triple-camera setup featuring a 13 MP main sensor, enhancing versatility.
- Battery life favors the M30 with a 5000 mAh capacity, compared to the 1510 mAh in the iPhone 5c.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS 10.3.3 and the Galaxy on Android 10, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5c
Samsung Galaxy M30
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2019, February 27
Announced
2013, September 10
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
N/A
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
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 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
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
1510 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
132 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / 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
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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
OS Version
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
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