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Samsung Galaxy S5

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Pros

  • S5 camera is better
  • S5 has marginally better battery life and is water resistant
  • OLED display is better in virtually every respect

Cons

  • Galaxy S5 feels a little cheap by comparison
  • The look is not a wholesale improvement
  • is impervious to dust and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.1 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 432 ppi
  • 2800 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2.1 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy S5 - Variants

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Samsung Galaxy S5 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S5

Pros

  • S5 camera is better
  • S5 has marginally better battery life and is water resistant
  • OLED display is better in virtually every respect
  • It s more reliable and produces far more detailed photos
  • looks and feels a lot better than the Galaxy S5
  • grippy and easy to hold
  • Both work as well as advertised
  • 1080p HD AMOLED screen is beautifully crisp and bright
  • Navigation felt smooth and fast
  • bright and beautiful
  • Viewing angles are as good as ever

Cons

  • Galaxy S5 feels a little cheap by comparison
  • The look is not a wholesale improvement
  • is impervious to dust and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour
  • relatively chunky-sounding stereo speakers
  • ultra-slimline waterproofing systems
  • huge fans of the heart rate sensor or the fingerprint scanner
  • fingerprint scanner
  • It sometimes seems a bit slow to launch and shots aren't
  • photos are still low-resolution and as grainy or indistinct
  • The fingerprint scanner can be confusing to use
  • can't access camera modes or selective focus

Samsung Galaxy S5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.1 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2800 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
432 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy S5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed2.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC v3
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.6"
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.59 in
Width2.85 in
Depth0.32 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2000 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • Regional
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2000 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • Regional
CDMA frequences
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2000 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • Regional
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2000 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • Regional
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.1 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density432.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.1 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Silver
  • Turquoise
  • White
  • Yellow
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
Hearth rate monitoryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • SBC
  • aptX
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2800.0 mAh
Standby time390.0 h
Talk time21.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standard
  • PMA
  • QI

Samsung Galaxy S5 - Q&A (26)

  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Galaxy S5 still a good phone in 2021?
    terry_schmeler
    over 1 year ago
    As long as the hardware. Inside is good you're pretty much set you could just keep using this phone
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long do Samsung Galaxy S5 phones last?
    ester_littel
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung says you can last up to 24 hours when down to 10% battery, and we've routinely gone whole evenings on 5% - giving us enough juice to get home and top up before waking up the next day.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy S5 a 3G or 4G phone?
    fredric.predovic
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy S5 4G is almost identical to its 3G variant, except it is powered by the quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 processor, and supports eight 4G LTE bands. In addition to these, Samsung is also boasting Galaxy S5 4G variant has a bouquet of other features such as download booster and Wi-Fi MIMO.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest Android version for S5?
    cherri_dach
    over 1 year ago
    The S5 shipped with Android 4.4. 2 KitKat but has received updates, the most recent being 6.0. 1 Marshmallow.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the special feature of Samsung Galaxy S5?
    philomena.armstrong
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy S5 features a 'Private Mode' to hide these personal documents, pictures, text messages, videos, voicemails, etc from outsiders. To activate this mode, you first need to choose how you will unlock the screen in the private mode. To do this, go to Settings then tap 'Private mode'.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest version of Galaxy S5?
    sharie
    over 1 year ago
    The S5 shipped with Android 4.4. 2 KitKat but has received updates, the most recent being 6.0. 1 Marshmallow.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does a Samsung S5 phone last?
    carlee
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy S5 battery is backed by the energy-efficient Qualcomm chip that has helped the S5 reach the best-ever score of 17 hours and 30 minutes. That should easily last you an entire day of moderate to heavy usage.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    millie
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 5g compatible?
    donn
    about 2 years ago
    No.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dorla.cassin
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 still supported?
    magan
    about 2 years ago
    The Galaxy S5 is no longer supported by Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S5 was introduced in early 2014, and already there are two, soon to be three (the long-anticipated successors to the Galaxy S8). You may have already received Android 6. It is sad to say that this will be your last update to Marshmallow.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    ramona
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 a 4g phone?
    fredric.predovic
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jc
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 active waterproof?
    javier
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung S5 is water resistant, "With IP67 certification, Samsung claims the Galaxy S5 can withstand being submerged in up to one metre of water for up to 30 minutes."
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    terrence
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s5 have smart switch?
    denver
    about 2 years ago
    This can be downloaded from Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) or Play Store.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    garrett_nicolas
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s5 have ir blaster?
    lovetta.hayes
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy S5 features an infrared emitter at the top of the phone which can control your TV and other home electronics.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    luvenia_okeefe
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s5 scan qr code?
    brent
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It can
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    rosio
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s5 run android 7?
    britta
    about 2 years ago
    It might be worth it, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 is pretty underpowered for the task of running Android Nougat (7.0) as it's a relatively new OS, and it's CPU is not very strong (It's octa-core, but it's only 1.9 GHz) and it doesn't have a whole lot of RAM (2GB).
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    pearl
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s5 verizon be unlocked?
    nerissa_oberbrunner
    about 2 years ago
    Unlock Samsung S5 Verizon Verizon actually does not lock their 4G LTE phones, and if your Samsung Galaxy S5 comes from this carrier, your phone is already unlocked. You are free to use it with any carrier you want.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    lee
    about 2 years ago
    Can a samsung galaxy s5 use a 256gb sd card?
    alfredia
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy S5 can take a micro SD card with up to 128 GB of storage space.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    penney_batz
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 3g or 4g?
    ahmad
    about 2 years ago
    It supports both
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    micah.rutherford
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s5 support 5ghz wifi?
    kerry_schuppe
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy S5 features extensive connectivity options, but do note that LTE is market dependent. Without it, the phone can do 42Mbps downlink and 5.76Mbps uplink, with it those values jump up to 150Mbps / 50Mbps. Local connectivity also includes Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac support, with 2.4GHz and 5GHz band compatibility.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    hal
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s5 charge wirelessly?
    elbert
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S5 doesn't have Qi Wireless Charging integrated but it is intended for upgrading. It has Contacts on the back behind the Cover to place a Wireless Charging Receiver.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S5 a 3g or 4G?
    katherina
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy S5 supports all 4g frequencies.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest Android version for Samsung Galaxy S5?
    ena_jerde
    over 1 year ago
    The S5 shipped with Android 4.4. 2 KitKat but has received updates, the most recent being 6.0. 1 Marshmallow.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    joan
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s5 screen record?
    jc
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. But needs separate software
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    ena_jerde
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s5 waterproof?
    lyman.batz
    about 2 years ago
    The new Galaxy S5 is dust-proof and waterproof to an IP67 rating.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elvina_rice
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s5 have wireless charging?
    donn
    about 2 years ago
    The Galaxy S5 does not have built in wireless charging.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    yuonne_rippin
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s5 have nfc?
    jamal
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (26)

4.1
Based on 26 reviews
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Published: 30.06.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 review: Are there any alternatives in 2019?
5.0

Powerful, with a fantastic camera and incredible battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was a superb smartphone flagship

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Published: 25.02.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5
4.5

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Samsung Galaxy S5 (2014) (Mobile Phone): 4 out of 5 stars from 346 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Android Central
Published: 18.04.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review

Samsung's 2014 flagship smartphone is bigger, faster and more polished, with water-resistant credentials and a more modern user interface. It'll sell millions and millions. But the ...

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Published: 08.04.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review

The complete review of Samsung's new flagship phone, the Galaxy S5.

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Published: 07.04.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 review

The latest high-end offering from Samsung may not be all that you hoped for, but does bring a lot to the table. Here's our review of the Samsung Galaxy S5!

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Samsung Galaxy S5 review
4.3

The best and worst smartphone you can buy

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Reviews, Pricing, Specs
4.1

Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S5 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.

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Published: 11.05.2014
Review Samsung Galaxy S5 Smartphone
4.6

Comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy S5 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Qualcomm Adreno 330, 5.1", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Samsung Galaxy S5 Samsung Galaxy S5 Review (Verizon Wireless)
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Published: 23.05.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review (Verizon Wireless)

If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it.  Samsung must subscribe to this adage, because the S5 is remarkably similar to its predecessor, the S4. Aesthetically, that is. Inside the polycarbonate casing is a brand new processor, a 2800mAh battery, and most importantly a fingerprint reader that attempts to keep pace with Apple’s iPhone 5s. So how does it stack up aganist the best Android phones? Design So to put it simply, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is rather unremarkable. […]

Samsung Galaxy S5 Samsung Galaxy S5 review: bigger, faster – but still plastic
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Published: 11.04.2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 review: bigger, faster – but still plastic

Samsung's latest flagship Android phone pleases on power, battery and fingerprint sensor but disappoints on build and software. By Samuel Gibbs

Samsung Galaxy S5 Galaxy S5 review: Can Samsung Keep the Crown?
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Published: 23.04.2014
Galaxy S5 review: Can Samsung Keep the Crown?
4.0

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 during the 2014 Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona earlier this year, and just a few months later it’s available all around the globe, and from major carriers in the United States for $199 with a new two-year contract. The device offers brand new hardware components, including a faster processor, and is also equipped with unique parts like a heart...

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Long, detailed review of Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, covering specification, dimensions, look & feel, usability, ergonomics, Android operating system and the new Material Design, system options and settings, Google play store and applications, security, multimedia playback - MP3, HD video and availability of content in the store, camera, battery life, comparison to other smartphones, overall considerations, and more

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Published: 17.11.2017
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4.5

Can the Galaxy S5 still be considered a viable buy?

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Published: 28.11.2016
Is Samsung's 2014 Galaxy phone still worthwhile?

The Galaxy S5 was state of the art in 2014, but it's still kicking around. How does it compare to cheaper new phones?

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