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Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus
SM-G901FSamsung Galaxy S4
32 GB| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2014-06-23 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold and White | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 205.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.1 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 432 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.79 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.2 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus is slightly better than the Galaxy S4, with a global score of 78.1 against 77.3. Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus's design is newer, but just a little bit thicker and somewhat heavier than the Galaxy S4. Both of these phones use the same Android 4.4.2 OS (operating system). Galaxy S5 Plus and Galaxy S4 count with quite similar screens, because although the Galaxy S4 has a quite smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080px resolution, it also counts with a just a bit more pixels per screen inch.
Samsung Galaxy S4 features a greater memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus counts with a bit more powerful processing unit than Galaxy S4, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM memory and the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus also has a much better 500 MHz GPU.
The Galaxy S5 Plus captures just a bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S4, and although they both have a same size aperture, the Galaxy S5 Plus also has a bigger camera sensor which offers a higher photo and video quality, a back-facing camera with more megapixels and a much higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
Galaxy S5 Plus features just a bit better battery duration than Galaxy S4, because it has an 8 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus is a better device, it costs more than the Galaxy S4, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy S4. So if you want that extra features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Galaxy S4, giving up some features and specs.
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