In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G900F | SM-G977U | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142 mm | 162.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Width | 72.5 mm | 77.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Weight | 145 g | 198 g | Samsung Galaxy S5 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Charcoal black | Electric blue | Copper gold | Black | Shimmery white | Crown silver | Majestic black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.41 W/kg (body), 0.56 W/kg (head) | 1.55 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | MHL (Micro-USB) - 21-pin Micro-USB 3.0 Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.1" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 432 ppi | 505 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 2000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | - | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| User Memory | 11 GB | 226.1 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S5 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Lens Type | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panoramic pictures, BurstShot, Drama Shot, Shot & More | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, Best face function | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | Presets | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 5312 x 2988 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Best photo function, Anti-shake, Audio Zooming function | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.2 | |
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| Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 72 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 10 μm | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Capture depth information |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Wide selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.6 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 75 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 10 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Capture depth information |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2800 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 390 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1260 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1260 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 67 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 390 hrs |
Talk: up to 2400 min Standby (Always On Display Off): up to 350 hrs Standby (Always On Display On): up to 113 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N260, n261 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, MP43 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Samsung Adapt Sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, RGB sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, Face tag, Wi-Fi Miracast, infrared remote control, Glove mode, Samsung Smart Pause/Smart Scroll, Samsung Adapt Display, Air View/Air Gesture, Dual Camera function, Group Play function, Smart rotation, Samsung Link (AllShare Play), Dual Video Call, S Finder, Multi Window, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Kids Mode, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Emergency Mode, Download booster, Car mode, Smart alert function | Multi Window, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, clear soft case, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG), protective film | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP67 | IP68 |
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