Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
#4597
Samsung Z
#4327Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Samsung Z
Performance
52.548.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.022.4
Build
16.714.4
Connectivity
56.054.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.334.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini features a compact build with dimensions of 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm and weighs 120g, while the Samsung Z is slightly larger at 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm and weighs 136g.
- Both devices have a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the S5 mini has a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi compared to ~306 ppi on the Z.
- In terms of performance, the S5 mini is powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU, whereas the Z has a more powerful quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU, although both have 16GB of storage and 1.5GB and 2GB of RAM respectively.
- Both phones sport an 8 MP rear camera with similar capabilities, but the S5 mini can record video at 1080p.
- The S5 mini has a 2100 mAh battery, while the Z offers a larger 2600 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the S5 mini runs on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.1.1), while the Z operates on Tizen 2.2.1, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Samsung Z
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions: G800F (Europe); G800A (AT&T); G800HQ (Turkey); G800H (USA); G800M (LATAM); G800R4 (US Cellular); G800Y (New Zealand)
Also known as Samsung Z Z910F
Display
Size
4.5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3470 Quad
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP4
N/A
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Black, Black/brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 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
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Tizen 2.2.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate