Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.1", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
2.1 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Battery
2800 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Product Type Smartphone
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
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP67
SAR Value 0.61 W/kg
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

The Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ has a height of 142 mm, a width of 72.5 mm and a thickness of 8.1 mm. The weight of the phone is 145 g. Many users will also appreciate the waterproof design.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
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
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5.1" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, 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 LTE+ 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.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Processor Number APQ8084
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 LTE+ is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805. 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. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ reaches the frequency of 2.5 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 11 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. 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. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Special Effects Sepia, Colour, fisheye, normal, Cartoon, Greyscale, Vintage, Rough Monochrome, Oil Pastel, Moody, Turquoise, Vignette
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama, Fast Motion mode, Continuous shot, Shot & More, Virtual Tour Shot, Auto mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 5312 x 2988
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Selective Focus, Photo note, Fast AF
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2.1 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Beautiful portrait

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ 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 the main lens is 16 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 2.1 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2800 mAh Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 585 hours Better than 84 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 960 minutes Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 960 min
Standby: up to 585 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 46 hrs
Playback (video): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ 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.

Standby time is 585 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ is provided with a talk time about 960 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+ supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DID
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser, LTE Cat.6
Messaging Services Joyn, SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, WMV, DivX
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, gesture, RGB sensor, heart rate
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, HD Voice, infrared remote control, Dual Camera function, Dual Shot, MIMO technology, Kids Mode, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Emergency Mode, Download booster, On Device Encryption (ODE)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE+
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards IP67

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