Apple iPhone 5s vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 5s vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 5sGlobal · 1GB · 16GB
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Basics
Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone 5s
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
188 reviews
5.1
7 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 5s vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos

Specs Apple iPhone 5s price compare Apple iPhone 5s
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4" 5.1"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 61% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 58.6 mm
123.8 mm
7.6 mm 		72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 112 g 146 g
Micro A7
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 86.059
v8 		42.670
v?
Battery 1560 mAh 2800 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (5s)
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 12 Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung
Aliases -- G900FD, G9009D, G9009W

Release Date
Release date September 2013,
10 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 5s
Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Apple iPhone 5s
Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Size
58.6 mm • 123.8 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 112 g 146 g
Usable surface 61 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate
Resistance - IP67
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4" 5.1"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
640 x 1136 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Retina display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
5.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
7.1
Is it comfortable?
8.6
7.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
7.1
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A7 APL0698 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 2x Cyclone (Cortex 64 bits) 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR G6430 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
86.059
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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42.670
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
5.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
5.0
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (5s) Samsung S5K2P2XX
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 32 - 2500 100 - 2000
Pixel size 1.50 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
68
Mobile
69
Photo
66
Video
79
Mobile
80
Photo
79
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
5.4
Quality of selfies
7.1
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
7.7
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.180 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.4
7.6
And the WiFi?
8.0
7.4
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1560 mAh
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2800 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 24%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 29%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 12
    iOS 12 , 4 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 24%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 29%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
188 reviews
7 reviews
Prices
From $ 302 --
Prices unavailable

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