Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/26/2017 7:16 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)

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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)21% Lighter
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

33 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 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
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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Model	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 2017 (SK Telecom) SM-A520S	Galaxy S4 GT-i9515, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	South Korea	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/13/2017	4/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.14µm pixel
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • USB OTG On-The-Go • mDNIe • WiFi dual-band • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.337W/kg (head), 0.987W/kg (body)	0.88W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.285W/kg (head), 0.399W/kg (body)