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📱 Model features | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Model | iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) |
| Other model names | iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784 | AT&T Galaxy S5 (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific |
| Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016 | 4/11/2014 |
| Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) |
| Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| System version | iOS 10 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Firmware update | iOS 15 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Chipset | 64bit - Apple A10 Fusion (16nm) | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-Core, 2 processors:2.34GHz Dual-Core Hurricane2GHz Dual-Core Zephyr | Quad-Core, 1 processor:2.5GHz Quad-Core Krait 400 |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) NVMe (SSD) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📲 Display | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 432 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 625nits[typ]Wide color gamut | feature not registered |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| 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 | 450/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661) | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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 | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)12 megapixels12MP telephotof/2.856mm1/3.6 | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x2592 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps720p@240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 32mm lens | 22mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | proprietary audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOWiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOWiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Sensors | AccelerometerAmbient Light sensorBarometerCompassFingerprint sensor (front-mounted)GyroscopeProximity sensor | AccelerometerAmbient Light sensorANT+BarometerCompassFingerprint sensor (front-mounted)GestureGyroscopeHall effectHeart rateHumidityProximity sensorTemperature |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 21 hours |
| Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | 960 hours (40 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold - Oleophobic coating - Simultaneous HD video and image recording - 3D Touch display - FaceTime - Siri - AirDrop - iCloud - NFC Apple Pay only - Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included | - Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold - Dual Shot camera (video + photo) - Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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