• 5.1" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 801 SoC
    32GB/16GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/2.4 1 Rear Camera
  • 2800 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S5 phone has a 5.1-inch (1920x1080) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2800 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 801 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S5 (Launched 2014-02-12)
Display5.1" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 31mm 16-MP f/2.4 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 801 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB/16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery2800 mAh
DesignIP67, 145g (5.1oz), 142x72x8 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$228
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio70.1%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)432 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 3
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 31mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2800 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Removable
Talk Time21 hours
Music Playback Time67 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 801
Processor ModelMSM8974AC
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.5 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options32GB/16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.2
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB 3.0
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
  • MHL
SAR US Head1.2 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.58 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.56 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.41 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • IR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S5 was retailing at around $228 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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Yes! The Galaxy S5 is water-proof and has an IP67 rating.
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No, the Galaxy S5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Abroad. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy S5 1920x1080 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy S5 does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S5 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S5 is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S5 is not a 5G device.
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No, the Galaxy S5 is not a USB-C handset.
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Yes, the Galaxy S5 has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
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3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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