Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5S vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2018 6:13 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS) Compare Apple iPhone 5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
+64GB (60GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+640x1136 pixels40% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1560 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
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Model	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533	Galaxy J2 Pro J250F/Dual-Sim, SM-J250FZDEINS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	1/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 14341	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available) eMMC	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.5µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	18 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Samsung Pay mini
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)