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Phone | Samsung Galaxy S III (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (CDMA) / Galaxy S5 Sport |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||
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Display Size |
4.8" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
720 x 1280 pixels (~306 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~432 ppi) AMOLED |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
Processor | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Storage | 16 GB * | 32 GB * |
Main Camera | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - |
Video Capture | 1080p HD | 4K UHD |
Front Camera | 2 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
Weight |
4.65 oz (132g) |
5.11 oz (145g) |
Dimensions |
5.38" x 2.78" x 0.34" (137 x 71 x 8.6 mm) |
5.59" x 2.85" x 0.32" (142 x 72 x 8.1 mm) |
Platform / OS | Android | Android |
Network Bands | ||
Data Technology | LTE (Cat 3) | LTE (Cat 4) |
Features | ||
Fingerprint Reader | - | Yes * |
Flashlight | Yes | - |
Water-Resistant | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
Accessibility | ||
Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Infrared (IR) | - | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Input | ||
Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Memory | ||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
Music | ||
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||
DLNA | Yes | Yes |
TV Output | Yes | Yes |
Power | ||
Wireless Charging | - | Yes * |
Voice | ||
HD Voice | Yes | Yes |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||
Samsung Galaxy S III (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (CDMA) / Galaxy S5 Sport |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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Phone | Samsung Galaxy S III (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (CDMA) / Galaxy S5 Sport |