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Samsung Galaxy S5
32 GBSM-G901F
| Global Score | |
| 73 | 80.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| -- | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black, Blue, Gold, Red and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy S5 has a general score of 80.8, which is much better than the Xperia Z2a's 73 general score. Galaxy S5 is a noticeably thinner and lighter device than the Xperia Z2a. Both of these devices work with the same Android 4.4.2 operating system, so you shouldn't notice any differences in that aspect.
Samsung Galaxy S5 features a bit better CPU than Xperia Z2a, and although they both have the same number of cores and the same RAM memory amount, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has a better graphics co-processor running at 500 MHz. The Galaxy S5 counts with a little sharper display than Sony Xperia Z2a, and although they both have the same 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Galaxy S5 also has a little bit larger display and a higher display density.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a superior memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Z2a, and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that allows up to 128 GB, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has more internal memory. Galaxy S5 has a little bit better camera than Sony Xperia Z2a, although it has a lower video definition, a tinier sensor giving a worse image quality and a camera in the back with a lot worse resolution.
The Xperia Z2a counts with a bit superior battery lifetime than Galaxy S5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 costs a lot more money than Xperia Z2a, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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