Apple iPhone 5s
#4044
Samsung Galaxy A5
#3835Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5s
Samsung Galaxy A5
Performance
53.452.0
Camera
47.719.1
Display
55.480.4
Battery
16.120.8
Build
94.991.0
Connectivity
52.856.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.638.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5s features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 offers a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5s is powered by the Apple A7 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy A5 utilizes a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, providing different processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy A5 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the 8 MP rear camera of the iPhone 5s, and it also has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Galaxy A5 at 2300 mAh compared to the 1560 mAh of the iPhone 5s.
- Both devices have a premium build, with the iPhone 5s using aluminum and glass, while the Galaxy A5 combines Gorilla Glass and plastic.
- Software-wise, the iPhone 5s runs iOS 12.5.6, while the Galaxy A5 operates on Android 7.0, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5s
Samsung Galaxy A5
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2014
Announced
2013, September 10
2014, October 30
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Versions: A500F (Global), A500FU (Europe), A500M (Peru, Colombia), A500Y (Australia, New Zealand), A500YZ (Taiwan), A500F1/A500K/A500S (Korea), A500FQ (Turkey)
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Apple A7 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1560 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1560 mAh, non-removable (5.92 Wh)
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight
112 g
123 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass