Samsung Galaxy E5
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Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
#4598Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Performance
51.844.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.5
Battery
21.216.4
Build
87.489.5
Connectivity
35.834.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.532.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E5, released in 2015, features a larger 5.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display of the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II, which has a lower resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the E5 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Galaxy S II utilizes a dual-core Exynos 4210, giving the E5 an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the E5 offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the S II.
- The E5's battery capacity is 2400 mAh, significantly larger than the S II's 1650 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the E5 operating on Android 4.4.4 and the S II on Android 2.3.4, which can be upgraded to 4.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the E5.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass, but the E5 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
Versions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 4210 Dual
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight
140 g
116 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Brown
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
0.16 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass