Samsung Galaxy A
#7128
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
#6395Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
Performance
22.646.5
Camera
14.114.1
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.326.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.423.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung M110S Galaxy S has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A is powered by a 720 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the M110S offers a more robust 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 16GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options.
- Both run Android 2.1, but the M110S can be upgraded to Android 2.3, providing a slightly better software experience.
- The M110S is also lighter and thinner than the Galaxy A, contributing to a more modern build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For South Korea
For South Korea
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430
Hummingbird
CPU
720 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
1GB 384MB RAM
16GB (14GB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Black, Cream White
Snow White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass