Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
#2854
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
#2856Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.545.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.959.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Shimmering White, Electric Blue, Copper Gold, Sweet Pink, Glam Red
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
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
Security
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes