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A comparive review of the differences between the AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB and Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB. We covered a wide range of variables

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:43:21, Updated date: 2020-04-16 19:31:09

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GBAQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB
Galaxy S5 Neo 16GBAQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

How are the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" different? We have tested and evaluated their differences. We also explain which one may be best for you.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GBAQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB
Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

General rating:
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72.5mm x 142.0mm x 8.1mm
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66.0mm x 132.0mm x 9.7mm
Screen qualityrating-image3.6
Super AMOLED, 5.1inch, 1080 x 1920
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IGZO, 4.9inch, 1080 x 2032
Performancerating-image3.2
Exynos 7580 Octa, 1.6GHz×8(8.0-cores), 2.0GB
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Snapdragon 660 SDM660, 2.2GHz+1.8GHz×8(8.0-cores), 3.0GB
Storage sizerating-image3.5
16.0GB
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32.0GB
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2800.0mAh
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2500.0mAh
Rear-camera resolutionrating-image4.0
16.0MP
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16.4MP
Front-camera resolutionrating-image3.3
5.0MP
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8.0MP

What is the difference between the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"? See a detailed comparison of ease of use and performance

Comparison of weight and size of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

The design of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is 142.0mm long, 72.5mm wide, and 8.1mm thick. It weighs 145.0g.

The design of AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is 132.0mm long, 66.0mm wide, and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 140.0g.

Which is the better design to use?

In comparison, the size difference is 10mm in length, 6.5mm in width, and 1.5mm in thickness. "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is easy to use with a single hand, and its size makes it easier to hold. "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is bigger than "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB", which makes it easier to type on it via flick input. Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" are basically equally portable and easy to handle.

The difference in weight is 5g. There is very little difference in weight between the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB", meaning that the burden on the hands even when used for a long time is pretty much the same.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Ease of holding it in one hand69/10074/100
How much it does not feel heavy to hold in one hand57/10061/100
Ease of carrying around62/10067/100

Compare the display of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

Display of the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" uses a Super AMOLED liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 1920, and the pixel density is 431ppi. The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a 5.1inch screen size.

Display of the AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" uses a IGZO liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 2032, and the pixel density is 469ppi. The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has a 4.9inch screen size.

Which has a better screen?

This makes a 0.1inch difference in the display sizes. When you actually look at the screen, "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" feels like it has a slightly bigger display. For doing internet research using systems such as SNS, there is not much difference between the two phones. If you compare how well the different phones support mobile games, the display size of "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" makes it more suited for playing games.

The display of "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" looks sleeker than that of "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB", and is more suited for everyday use such looking things up on the Internet and playing mobile games. When using the smartphone as a VR, the screen is generally held much closer to the face than when using the smartphone for other purposes, and so the clarity of the screen becomes a rather important factor. "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is comparatively more suited for use with VR as it has a sleeker display. Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

How suited is the screen for usual usage?69/10066/100
How suited is the screen to play games on?65/10056/100

Compare the camera performances of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

Camera performance of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The main camera of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has 16.0MP. The front camera has 5.0MP.

Camera performance of AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

The main camera of the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has 16.4MP. The front camera has 8.0MP.

Which camera performance is better?

The back cameras thus have a 0.3MP difference in comparison. There is very little difference in the performance (or pixel count) of "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" when shooting distant objects or Instagrammable landscapes. Also, when using the rear camera to snap close shots of photogenic sweets or meals, there is very little difference between the pixel counts of the two phones. Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

There is a 3MP difference in front camera pixel number. The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"'s front camera also works terrifically well with selfie sticks and for capturing distant objects like the background scenery in your selfies. The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"'s front camera has a more suitable megapixel count for shooting objects up close for selfies and such.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Is is suited to taking far away objects with the rear camera?80/10081/100
Is it suited for taking close objects with the built-in camera?65/10080/100

Comparison of the processing capabilities of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

The processing capability of the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" uses the Exynos 7580 Octa SoC. The CPU performance is 1.6GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 2.0GB.

The processing capability of the AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" uses the Snapdragon 660 SDM660 SoC. The CPU performance is 2.2GHz+1.8GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB.

Which has the better processing capability?

As compared to the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB", the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" boasts boasts a better CPU and specs. This is a 1GB difference in memory capacity. The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has more memory storage, making the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" work better for multitasking or running 3D games.

For using fundamental features such as calls, emails, messages and using SNS, I am more inclined to recommend the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". Users looking for a phone to meet their web browsing and video playing needs, with the occasional game every now and then, should definitely go for the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" runs 2D games and simple 3D games much more smoothly, making it the better choice in this area. Complex, full-fledged 3D games definitely run better on the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" than the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB". The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Review on the CPU capbility and memory capacity when using Social Networks or the Internet80/10086/100
Review on the CPU speed and the memory capacity while playing 3D games47/10070/100

Comparison of the battery life of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

Battery performance of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a battery capacity of 2800.0mAh.

Battery performance of AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has a battery capacity of 2500.0mAh.

Which battery perfomances is better?

This makes a difference in battery capacity of 300mAh, but it is not enough to only compare the capacity. With a high-performance CPU, the battery drains faster, and a larger screen also uses more battery.

If you only use it to make phone calls or checking the time there is no large difference between them. For looking things up online, checking SNS, playing games occasionally or for most frequent use, it doesn't feel like there is much difference between the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

If you're using it frequently, for example playing games for a long time or using it to watch movies, you may feel no difference between the two devices. The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using Social Networks and the Internet84/10087/100
Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using mainly games and videos68/10073/100

Compare the storage capacity of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

The storage capacity of the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has 16.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 256.0GB can be used.

The storage capacity of the AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has 32.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 256.0GB can be used.

Which has the easier storage to use?

The difference in internal memory is about 16GB. "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is recommended if you are using your phone mainly for downloading games and using apps such as social media. Avid gamers should look to the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" for fulfilling their storage needs, as the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" unfortunately falls behind here.

When the storage added with a SD card is included, then the difference is about 16GB. Because the speed of loading from or saving to the SD card is slow, it is suited for saving pictures or videos. If you want to save long videos or save lots of photos, it does not make much difference whether you choose "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" or "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". Both the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Review on the storage capacity when playing many games70/10078/100
Review on when you store many pictures and videos90/10090/100

Which to buy, the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" or "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"

At the end of the day which is better, the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" or "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB"?

"AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is easier for the user to hold and is more compact, and so it is recommended. If choosing based on screen size, there is hardly any difference between "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". The "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" also hands down has the superior specs. When comparing "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" and "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" overall, "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is a more balanced model and is recommended.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB

Handling63/10068/100
Display72/10071/100
CPU specs64/10079/100
General rating68/10075/100

Is it recommended to buy the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB, compared with other smartphones?

Compared to other smart phones, the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. In addition, its processing capabilities are of a slightly higher specification compared to the average smart phone, and can be said to be more than adequate for normal use. However, its performance may feel slightly inadequate when playing 3D games and such. Looking at the overall specifications, the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is a middle-range to high-end smart phone.

Is it recommended to buy the AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB, compared with other smartphones?

Compared to other smart phones, the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. In addition, its processing capabilities are of a slightly higher specification compared to the average smart phone, and can be said to be more than adequate for normal use. However, its performance may feel slightly inadequate when playing 3D games and such. Looking at the overall specifications, the "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" is a middle-range to high-end smart phone.

What are the spec differences between the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB" ?

A summary of the technical specifications of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" and "AQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB". Functions and performance variations on the same model will be highlighted in red.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GBAQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB
Galaxy S5 Neo 16GBAQUOS R compact SHV41 au 32GB
ColorBlack/Gray/Gold/ /
OSAndroidAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.5mm x 142.0mm x 8.1mm66.0mm x 132.0mm x 9.7mm
Weight145.0g140.0g
Display size5.1inch4.9inch
Display typeSuper AMOLEDIGZO
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 19201080 x 2032
Pixel density431ppi469ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh2500.0mAh
ChipsetExynos 7580 OctaSnapdragon 660 SDM660
CPU specs1.6GHz×8(8.0-cores)2.2GHz+1.8GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB3.0GB
Storage size16.0GB32.0GB
Rear-camera resolution16.0MP16.4MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP8.0MP

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