Samsung Galaxy S5: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 07.03.14 | Updated 01.10.24

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S5

  • Model: Galaxy S5
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.18 out of 5 (22 votes)
  • Release Date:  February 18, 2024
  • Price: 250 EUR
  • Processor
  • Storage and memory: 16/32 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.1 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 2MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S5, released in February 2014, offers a robust set of features suited for that time, encased in a plastic body available in colors such as Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, and Shimmery White. It boasts a 5.1-inch capacitive touchscreen Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution and 432 PPI, safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. With a screen-to-body ratio of 69.6%, the device maintains a compact form, measuring 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm in dimensions and weighing 145 grams.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S5 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S5

Other names

Versions: G900F (Europe), G900I (Asia, Australia), G900M (Vodafone), G900A (AT&T), G900T (T-Mobile), G900W8 (Canada), G900K/G900L/G900S (Korea)

Launch date

18 February 2024

Samsung Galaxy S5 PricePrice

First price

250 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S5 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.59 inc (142 mm)

Width

2.85 inc ( 72.5 mm)

Depth

0.32 inc ( 8.1 mm)

Weight

5.11 oz (145 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

Colors

Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White

Samsung Galaxy S5 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.1 inc

Screen Area

71.7 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

432 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

69.6%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Samsung Galaxy S5 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

Processor CPU

- Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 330

Samsung Galaxy S5 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); TouchWiz UI

User Interface

TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy S5 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6'', 1.12µm, PDAF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
DxOMark Rating70 (Position 284 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos68
DxOMark Video75

Samsung Galaxy S5 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)

Features

Dual video call

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S5 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.56 W/kg (head)     0.41 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.20 W/kg (head)     1.58 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy S5 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), USB Host

Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2800 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 390 h
Video playback - Up to 21 h
Audio playback - Up to 67 h

Charging

-Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)

Samsung Galaxy S5 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -24-bit/192kHz audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
-Air gestures

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S5 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score44719 (Position 793 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S5 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy S5 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core139 (Position 1667 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core373 (Position 1794 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core931 (Position 349 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core2412 (Position 543 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2328
GeekBench 4 Battery1119

See the page Samsung Galaxy S5 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/sa_en/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s5-g900fd-ds-sm-g900fzbvksa/


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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S5 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S5 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 250 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S5 come out?

Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile was launched on February 18, 2024 in these colors: Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S5 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has dimensions of Height: 142 mm Width: 72.5 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm and weighs approximately 145 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S5?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.1 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 432 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S5 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400. Samsung Galaxy S5 is available with internal memory of 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6'', 1.12µm, PDAF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) and features like Dual video call