Networking
| 3G bands supported |
2100, 850, 900, 1900 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
| Bluetooth profiles |
PBAP, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| 4G bands supported |
2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 800 MHz |
| 2G standards |
GSM |
| 3G standards |
UMTS, WCDMA |
Performance
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB |
| USB version |
3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB port |
Y |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording modes |
1080p |
| ISO sensitivity |
12800 |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Digital zoom |
8 x |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Rear camera type |
Single camera |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
16 MP |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Self-timer |
Y |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Smile detection |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2 MP |
Battery
| Browsing time (3G) |
11 h |
| Continuous audio playback time |
67 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
12 h |
| Standby time (4G) |
800 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
880 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
21 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
12 h |
| Browsing time (4G) |
10 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
13 h |
Navigation
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Barometer |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
Processor
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Processor frequency |
2.5 GHz |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WEBP |
Certificates
| Body SAR (EU) |
0.897 W/kg |
| Head SAR (EU) |
0.687 W/kg |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Gyroscope |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Second display |
N |
| Screen shape |
Flat screen |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
Software
| Operating system version |
4.4.2 |
Design
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Call management
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Technical details
| Google applications |
Google Voice Search, Google Play, Google Maps |
Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Maximum memory card size |
128 GB |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
2800 mAh |
| Graphics |
Adreno 330 |
| Internal RAM |
2 GB |
12.954 cm (5.1 ") , 1920 x 1080, Super AMOLED, LTE, 2.5GHz Quad core, 2GB RAM, microSD, 16MP/2.0MP, IP67, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, NFC, IR, 2800mAh
<b>Capture the moments that matter</b>
Capturing and saving precious memories is one of the most important smartphone features today. The new Galaxy S5 offers superior camera functionality, featuring a 16 megapixel camera with an enhanced menu and user interface that allow consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos.
The Galaxy S5 offers the world’s fastest autofocus speed up to 0.3 seconds and the advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), reproduce natural light and color with striking intensity at any circumstances. Also new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background. With this capability, consumers no longer need a special lens kit to create a shallow depth of field (DOF) effect.
<b>Tap into the fastest connections</b>
The Galaxy S5 offers the most advanced LTE experience and Wi-Fi performance available today, ensuring blazing fast data speeds for unrivaled media consumption and productivity.
The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO, and supporting the large number of LTE frequency with LTE Category 4 standard. For consumers seeking an even faster connection, the Galaxy S5 now features Download Booster, an innovative Wi-Fi technology for boosting data speed by bonding Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously. No matter where a consumer is, the Galaxy S5 will help ensure they have the fastest available connection.
<b>Be more fit and active</b>
With the enhanced S Health 3.0, the new Galaxy S5 offers more tools to help people stay fit and well. It provides a comprehensive personal fitness tracker to help users monitor and manage their behavior, along with additional tools including a pedometer, diet and exercise records, and a new, built-in heart rate monitor. Galaxy S5 users can further customize their experience with an enriched third party app ecosystem and the ability to pair with next generation Gear products for real-time fitness coaching.
<b>Express modern, glam look</b>
The Galaxy S5 blends iconic Samsung design with modern trends to appeal to a range of consumer tastes and interests. The Galaxy S5 features a perforated pattern on the back cover creating a modern glam look. Its new sleek, contoured shape comes in an array of vivid colors, including charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold, to complement the style of the individual consumer.
<b>Essential device protection</b>
The Galaxy S5 is IP67 dust and water resistant. It also offers a Finger Scanner, providing a secure, biometric screen locking feature and a seamless and safe mobile payment experience to consumers. The Ultra Power Saving Mode turns the display to black and white, and shuts down all unnecessary features to minimize the battery consumption.