Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
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Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
#2722Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
Performance
61.460.8
Camera
55.754.9
Display
84.382.8
Battery
83.683.6
Build
15.114.3
Connectivity
62.762.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.246.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE features a higher resolution display at 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the 1080 x 1920 pixels of the Galaxy S5 (USA), resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the LTE model is powered by the Snapdragon 805 chipset, while the USA version uses the Snapdragon 801, offering better processing capabilities in the LTE variant.
- Both models share a 16 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the software experience differs slightly, with the LTE model upgradable to Android 6.0.1, while the USA version is limited to Android 5.0.1.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2800 mAh, and both support wireless charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with minor differences in dimensions and weight, but both maintain a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For KoreaAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S
Versions: G900V (Verizon); G900R4 (US Cellular); G900P (Sprint)
Display
Size
5.1"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
142 x 72.4 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
144.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Shimmering White, Electric Blue, Copper Gold, Sweet Pink, Glam Red
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate