Samsung Galaxy S5
#2042
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
#1075Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Performance
60.967.2
Camera
55.794.7
Display
82.884.3
Battery
83.687.4
Build
85.893.2
Connectivity
61.465.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.363.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy S7 edge has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S5 is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2GB RAM, whereas the S7 edge utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 820 with 4GB RAM, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The S5's rear camera is 16 MP without optical image stabilization (OIS), while the S7 edge has a 12 MP camera with OIS, enhancing low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the S7 edge at 3600 mAh compared to the S5's 2800 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- Both phones run TouchWiz UI, but the S7 edge launches with Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the S5 having a plastic back and frame, while the S7 edge features a glass back and aluminum frame, providing a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Versions: G900F (Europe), G900I (Asia, Australia), G900M (Vodafone), G900A (AT&T), G900T (T-Mobile), G900W8 (Canada), G900K/G900L/G900S (Korea)
Versions: G935A (AT&T); G935P (Sprint); G935V (Verizon); G935T (T-Mobile); G935R (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.1"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
145 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Coral Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, 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 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), 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, heart rate, SpO2