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Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos#2737

Released: 2014

Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos

Overall Score

46.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2737)46.5
Performance(#4181)60.8
Camera(#1616)54.9
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#510)83.6
Build(#4333)14.2
Connectivity(#2686)60.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 145g, available in multiple colors.
  • Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 432 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The rear camera boasts 16 MP with capabilities for 4K video recording, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • The 2800 mAh battery supports wireless charging but lacks fast charging features.
  • Running on Android 4.4.2 with TouchWiz UI, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel dated.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, enhancing versatility.
  • The phone does not support 5G but offers microUSB 3.0 for data transfer.
  • While lacking water resistance, the build quality remains solid for everyday use.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S5 Duos combines decent specifications with a reliable design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos G900FD, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE

Display

Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
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
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓

Build & Safety

Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.15 W/kg (head)     1.50 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate