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Samsung Galaxy S5
32 GBSM-G901F
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 80.8 | 84.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2 | iOS 9.x |
| 2014-06-23 | 2015-09-09 |
| 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches | 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold, Red and White | Gold, Gray and Pink |
| Plastic | Aluminium, Glass and Steel |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 399.00 | $ 625.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.1 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 576 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset | Apple A9 APL1022 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | 64-bit Twister, 64-bit (Dual-Core 1840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2750mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 384 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 4.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Apple iPhone 6s Plus is slightly better than the Galaxy S5, getting an 84.2 score against 80.8. Although the Apple iPhone 6s Plus is heavier than Galaxy S5, it's a little thinner and also newer. Apple iPhone 6s Plus has iOS 9.x OS, and Galaxy S5 comes with Android 4.4.2 OS. The Samsung Galaxy S5 has just a bit better looking display than iPhone 6s Plus, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also counts with a greater pixel quantity in each inch of display.
IPhone 6s Plus features a much better memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S5, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. IPhone 6s Plus features a bit better performance than Galaxy S5, because although it has a lower amount of RAM and 2 lesser and slower CPU cores, it also counts with a faster graphics co-processor running at 650 megahertz and a 64 bits CPU.
Galaxy S5 counts with a little better battery life than iPhone 6s Plus, because it has a 2 percent bigger battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy S5 captures clearer photographs and videos than iPhone 6s Plus, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, the same video frame rates and a same size aperture, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has a way more MP camera and a bigger camera sensor capturing better quality photographs.
Although iPhone 6s Plus is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy S5. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S5, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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