Overall Score
60.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2474)60.8
Performance(#10719)54.3
Camera(#1988)45.5
Display(#1797)79.5
Battery(#1404)61.5
Build(#736)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S5
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a plastic build with a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 3, measuring 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm and weighing 145 grams.
- Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 432 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 2 MP.
- The 2800 mAh battery supports wireless charging but lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6.0) with TouchWiz UI, the software experience is user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Charcoal Black and Electric Blue.
- It also includes a microUSB 3.0 port for data transfer and charging.
- Overall, the Galaxy S5 combines a robust design with reliable performance and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionVersions: G900F (Europe), G900I (Asia, Australia), G900M (Vodafone), G900A (AT&T), G900T (T-Mobile), G900W8 (Canada), G900K/G900L/G900S (Korea)
Display
Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes