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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy S5

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SamsungGalaxy S4SamsungGalaxy S5
Overview
ReleasedApril 2013April 2014
Display
Screen size5″5.1″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch432 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeFull HD Super AMOLED, 1,920 × 1,080, 16M coloursFull HD Super AMOLED, 1,920 × 1,080, 16M colours
Pixel density441 ppi–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 600Snapdragon 801
Memory2 GB2 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPU1.9 GHz quad-core Krait 300 (UK GT-I9505); 2 GB of RAM; some markets had a 1.6 GHz octa-core version2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400; 2 GB of RAM
GPUAdreno 320Adreno 330
Storage type16 GB (9.15 GB accessible on Notebookcheck's test unit); microSD card slot up to 64 GB16 or 32 GB; microSD card slot up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera13 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera2 MP2 MP
Main camera13 MP CMOS, autofocus, flash, zero shutter lag, BIS; f/2.2 (Notebookcheck)16 MP CMOS, phase-detection autofocus as fast as 0.3 seconds, LED flash
Front camera2 MP CMOS, Full HD recording at 30 fps, zero shutter lag, BIS2 MP CMOS
Video recordingFull HD (1080p)UHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera featuresDual Camera; Drama Shot; Sound & Shot; Story Album; 12 shooting modesHDR; Selective Focus
Battery and charging
Battery2,600 mAh2,800 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 13 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable 2,600 mAh batteryInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 10 hours (LTE) or 12 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 67 hours; talk time up to 21 hours (3G); Ultra Power Saving Mode; removable battery
Wireless chargingWireless charging with a separate back cover and charging padWireless charging requires a separate Samsung charging back cover and pad
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight130 g145 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.1 mm
Height × width136.6 × 69.8 mm142 × 72.5 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front, removable plastic back and plastic frame (Notebookcheck)Gorilla Glass front, removable plastic back
ColoursWhite Frost, Black Mist at launchCharcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Water resistance detail–IP67 dust and water resistant; up to 1 m for 30 minutes in fresh water, with covers closed
Biometrics–Finger Scanner (swipe sensor in the home key)
SensorsAccelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, RGB light, barometer, proximity, gesture, temperature and humidityGesture, fingerprint, heart rate, Hall, accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, barometer, proximity
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE Cat 3 (band support varied by market); HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)4G LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps) on bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 20; 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; Download Booster
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80, 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0 LE; ANT+
NFCYesYes
USBUSB 2.0 (micro-USB) with MHL 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR LED for remote controlUSB 3.0 (micro-USB) with MHL 2; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remote
PositioningA-GPS, GLONASSGPS, Glonass, Beidou

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