Overall Score
46.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#2778)46.2
Performance(#4113)61.3
Camera(#1616)54.9
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#510)83.6
Build(#3779)15.3
Connectivity(#3756)52.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 145g, available in multiple colors.
- It sports a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 432 ppi.
- Powered by the Exynos 5422 Octa chipset, it offers solid performance with its octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts 16 MP with capabilities for 4K video recording, while the front camera is 2 MP.
- The 2800 mAh battery supports wireless charging, enhancing convenience.
- Running on Android 4.4.2, it is upgradable to 6.0.1, featuring the TouchWiz UI for a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not have stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy S5 combines a robust build with impressive specifications for its release year.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H
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
ChipsetExynos 5422 Octa
CPUOcta-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPUMali-T628 MP6
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
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, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Foldable✗
SAR1.03 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate