Overall Score
59.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2855)59.9
Performance(#10783)54.3
Camera(#1990)45.5
Display(#1825)79.5
Battery(#1411)61.5
Build(#9163)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
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
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
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, 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
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes