Samsung Galaxy A7 vs Galaxy S5 vs Apple iPhone 6: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Jan 12, 2015, 7:42 AM
It turned out that we're dealing a quite thin device with a full-metal body, which is still a new trend for Samsung, which was on of the few major manufacturers that abstained from utilizing metal to the last possible moment.
We're dealing with a mid-range smartphone at best. Equipped with a 5-inch, 720p Super AMOLED display, a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset, 2GB of RAM, a 13MP rear camera, and a 2,300mAh battery under the hood. But is it a worth it to get if you're sporting a slightly-dated Samsung Galaxy S5 or an Apple iPhone 6, for example? Let's check out the specs sheets of this trio and see for ourselves!
Samsung Galaxy A7 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Apple iPhone 6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
72.54 %
69.76 %
65.71 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Phase detection autofocus
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Flash
LED
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
MPEG4, H.264
H.264, MOV
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
1.2 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (swipe)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC
Apple A8
Processor
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 330
PowerVR GX6450
RAM
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2800 mAh
1810 mAh
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Internet use
3G
10 hours
LTE
10 hours
Wi-Fi
11 hours
Music playback
54.00 hours
67.00 hours
50.00 hours
Video playback
11.00 hours
13.00 hours
11.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
MHL
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
Samsung Galaxy A7
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12 Comments
1. theguy2345
Posts: 1216; Member since: Jun 24, 2014
This more of a high end phone than a higher-end mid ranger. For the most part, it's specs are that are flagships
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 7:45 AM 1
2. AfterShock
Posts: 4146; Member since: Nov 02, 2012
Does this phone perform better then the S5?
I have a hard time believing it will.
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 7:46 AM 0
3. itsdeepak4u2000
Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012
I only dislike the speaker arrangement in this.
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 7:49 AM 0
5. TAMARETTE
Posts: 182; Member since: Jun 15, 2014
The stats are incorrect, the iPhone 6 comes with 16gb base storage not 128gb. With no removable SD card it's no wonder that ifans upload to flickr so much.
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 8:42 AM 2
8. CoastCity
Posts: 257; Member since: Mar 07, 2014
S5 32gb was nowhere to buy in my country, only 16
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 8:59 AM 1
10. androidmachines
Posts: 31; Member since: Jan 10, 2015
Gone are the days of people who don't even buy Samsung phones complaining about touchwiz bloating the software. I have been a loyal Samsung fan for years & the phones perform like a f** dream...
posted on Jan 12, 2015, 1:18 PM 0
11. aghawajid701
Posts: 1; Member since: Jul 03, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 is better with more powerful battery, best camera and lots of more features are best.
posted on Jul 03, 2015, 8:45 AM 0
12. FritzPinguin
Posts: 1; Member since: Feb 04, 2012
Well said. I am happy about my S5, too.
