Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.1", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Battery
2800 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G900FD
Form Factor Touch
Height 142 mm Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Width 72.5 mm Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.1 mm Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Weight 145 g Worse than 51 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Protection Weatherproof, dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP67
SAR Value 0.41 W/kg (body), 0.56 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor
Connector Type MHL (Micro-USB) - 21-pin Micro-USB 3.0 Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos has dimensions 142 mm × 72.5 mm × 8.1 mm. Its weight is 145 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Full HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.1" Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 432 ppi Better than 74 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5.1" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 432 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Clock Speed 2.5 GHz Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos is 2.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos is equipped with 2 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Self-Timer Delay Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, BurstShot, Drama Shot, Shot & More, Virtual Tour Shot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, Best face function Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Selective Focus, Best photo function, Anti-shake, Audio Zooming function
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 16 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 2 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2800 mAh Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1260 minutes Better than 81 % of phones rated.
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 (video): up to 13 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 67 hrs

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos is 2800 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The phone Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos will last one charge with constant phone calls 1260 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, M4A, OGA, 3GA, AWB
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, 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, Kids Mode, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Emergency Mode, Download booster, Car mode, Smart alert function, Quick connect, Screen mirroring
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards IP67

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