Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Mega

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy Mega. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Mega Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number GT-I9505 -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 136.6 mm 167.6 mm Samsung Galaxy Mega has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Width 69.8 mm 88 mm Samsung Galaxy Mega has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Depth 7.9 mm 8 mm Samsung Galaxy S4 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Weight 130 g 199 g Samsung Galaxy S4 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Body Colour Pink twilight | White frost | Black | Deep black | Aurora red | White | Mist black | Frost white Black | White
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.4 W/kg (body), 0.29 W/kg (head) 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.14 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Full HD Super AMOLED HD Super Clear LCD
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" 6.3" Samsung Galaxy Mega has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels Samsung Galaxy S4 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Display Format Full HD HD
Pixel Density 441 ppi -
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Clock Speed 1.9 GHz 1.7 GHz Samsung Galaxy S4 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Dual-core Samsung Galaxy S4 has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 320 -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB Samsung Galaxy S4 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 8 GB Samsung Galaxy S4 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
User Memory 9 GB -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy S4 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Sensor Type BSI -
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x -
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Sound & Shot, Drama Shot Drama Shot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Best face function Face detection, Best face function Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED light LED light
Still Image Resolutions 4128 x 3096 -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) -
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Zero Shutter Lag Exposure compensation, Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel -
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face Beauty face
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2600 mAh 3200 mAh Samsung Galaxy Mega has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Standby Time 370 hours 420 hours Samsung Galaxy Mega has longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy S4.
Talk Time 1020 minutes 1020 minutes Both phones have the same battery life when making calls.
Run Time Details Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 10 hrs
Playback (video): up to 11 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 62 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 370 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 320 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 420 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 390 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 6 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (video): up to 11 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 82 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 2, Band 25 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1900+ -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, apt-X WAV, WMA, AAC, Real Audio, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards VC-1, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, H.264, H.263, HEVC MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, humidity, gesture, RGB sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, infrared remote control, Samsung Smart Pause/Smart Scroll, Samsung Adapt Display, Air View/Air Gesture, Dual Camera function, Group Play function DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), sharing media via DLNA, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, Wi-Fi Miracast, infrared remote control, Samsung Adapt Display, Group Play function, Air View
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) AES
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