Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J4
Samsung Galaxy K zoom
Performance
54.052.4
Camera
27.964.2
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.221.3
Build
82.716.5
Connectivity
47.757.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.938.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J4 features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy K zoom has a smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display but offers a higher pixel density at ~306 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J4 is powered by a quad-core Exynos 7570, whereas the K zoom utilizes a hexa-core Exynos 5260, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the K zoom is significantly superior with a 20.7 MP sensor and 10x optical zoom, compared to the J4's 13 MP camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the J4 at 3000 mAh, compared to the K zoom's 2430 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The J4 runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), offering a more updated software experience than the K zoom, which operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- Build quality is also different, with the J4 being lighter at 175g and featuring a plastic back, while the K zoom is heavier at 200g and has a thicker profile due to its camera design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J4
Samsung Galaxy K zoom
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS
Versions:Samsung Galaxy K zoom 3G C111 with 3G; Samsung Galaxy K zoom LTE C115 with 3G & LTEAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom
Display
Size
5.5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Exynos 5260 Hexa
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Hexa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex A7 & 2x1.7 GHz Cortex A15)
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
Mali-T624 MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Xenon & LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2430 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm (5.41 x 2.79 x 0.65 in)
Weight
175 g
200 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 1.3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

