Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 36.9 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2009-07-15 | 2013-03-14 |
| 3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 3.46 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 199.00 | $ 205.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 2.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | Super AMOLED |
| 182 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 5.76 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 102,4 MB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| Memory Stick Micro (M2) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 0.6 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| -- | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 0.9 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 920mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 400 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 2.48 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S4 has an overall score of 77.3, which is a lot better than Sony Ericsson W518a's general score of 36.9. The Galaxy S4 is a notably newer and a lot thinner device than the Sony Ericsson W518a, although it's incredibly heavier. The Samsung Galaxy S4 counts with a much more powerful processing unit than Sony Ericsson W518a, because it has 4 more cpu cores and a graphics processor.
The Galaxy S4 counts with a much better looking screen than Sony Ericsson W518a, because it has a much higher 1920 x 1080 resolution, a much better number of pixels per screen inch and a really larger screen. The Galaxy S4 has a way bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Sony Ericsson W518a, because it has 32 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy S4 has a much better battery lifetime than Sony Ericsson W518a, because it has 2600mAh of battery capacity instead of 920mAh. The Galaxy S4 has a lot better camera than Sony Ericsson W518a, because it has a way more megapixels back facing camera.
The Galaxy S4 is a bit more expensive than the Sony Ericsson W518a, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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