Apple iPhone 5c
#4686
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
#5037Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5c
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
42.943.7
Camera
30.219.1
Display
55.480.4
Battery
15.820.0
Build
82.215.1
Connectivity
53.437.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.729.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5c features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos has a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is powered by a dual-core Apple A6 chipset, whereas the Galaxy S5 mini Duos utilizes a quad-core processor, providing a slight edge in multitasking capabilities with its 1.5GB of RAM compared to the iPhone's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S5 mini Duos has a higher resolution 2.1 MP front camera compared to the iPhone's 1.2 MP.
- The Galaxy S5 mini Duos also boasts a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the iPhone 5c's 1510 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- On the software front, the iPhone runs iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3, while the Galaxy operates on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5c
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2014
Announced
2013, September 10
2014
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A6 (32 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1510 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
Weight
132 g
118 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate