Did someone say mass appeal? Let the Samsung Galaxy S5 enter the stage. It's one of the best-selling Android phones in the West this year, and as Samsung's smartphone flagship, it has come to define the Android phone experience for a huge chunk of users. Comparing Oppo's forward-looking creations with Samsung's conservative, "better please everybody" product puts a wider, and interesting perspective on how different Android phones can be. What do you think?
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs OPPO N3 vs OPPO R5
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 5.1 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 432 ppi | 401 ppi | 424 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED | TFT | AMOLED |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 69.76 % | 67.18 % | 75.28 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Flash | LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.2 | F2.2 | F2.0 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 31 mm | ||
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.6" | ||
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.12 μm | ||
| Hardware Features | Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Doubles as a front camera, Autofocus | Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Face detection, Geo tagging | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging |
| Video recording | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps), 720x480 (DVD) |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.264 | ||
| Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Video calling | |
| Front camera | 2.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Partners
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm) | 6.35 x 3.03 x 0.34 inches (161.2 x 77 x 8.7 mm) | 5.86 x 2.93 x 0.19 inches (148.9 x 74.5 x 4.85 mm) |
| Weight | 5.11 oz (145 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 6.77 oz (192 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 5.47 oz (155 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Plastic | ||
| Rugged | Water, Dust resistant | ||
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 67 | ||
Biometrics
Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device. | Fingerprint (swipe) | Fingerprint (swipe) | |
| Features | Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers |
| Hardware & Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AA | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400, 32-bit, 28 nm | Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400, 32-bit, 28 nm | Octa-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU
GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 405 |
Memory
Memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 |
| Architecture | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | |
Internal storage
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | |||
| Slot Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | |
| OS | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2); Samsung TouchWiz UI | Android (4.4); OPPO ColorOS UI | Android (4.4.4); OPPO ColorOS UI |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 2800 mAh | 3000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Wireless charging
Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging. | Optional | ||
| Talk time | 21.00 hours the average is 21 h (1264 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 16.2 days (390 hours) the average is 20 days (477 h) | ||
| Talk time (3G) | 21.00 hours the average is 22 h (1314 min) | ||
| Music playback | 67.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 13.00 hours |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28 | Bands 3, 1, 7 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 40 | Bands 40 | |
| Data | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSPA, UMTS | LTE, HSPA, HSUPA |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | MHL | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
