Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,430 mAh | 2,330 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 200 g | 208 g |
| Released | Apr 2014 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is ahead on ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.8 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi density | 540 x 960 pixels |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 4.4.4 | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Exynos 5 Hexa (Exynos 5260) | Exynos 4212 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-T624 | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC, up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB, 2GB RAM | 8GB (approx. 5GB user available), 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Single | 20.7 MP, 1/2.3" sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm), OIS, Xenon flash, AF | — |
| Features | Pro Suggest mode, separate focus and exposure areas | Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Xenon flash, LED light, control lens ring, various Smart Modes |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps (slow motion without audio) | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, slow motion 768x512@120fps |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, 1/2.33" BSI CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm equivalent), f/3.1-6.3 lens |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Modules | — | 1.9 MP |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2430 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 13 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 57 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm (5.41 x 2.79 x 0.65 in) | 125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 208 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, MHL-enabled |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy K Zoom | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | 2014, April | June 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — 2,430 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom versus 2,330 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom — 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 6/10.
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