Tech data samsung galaxy s5. Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone review with video and phone specifications
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Contents of delivery:
- Telephone
- Charger with USB cable
- Instructions
- Wired stereo headset
Positioning
A parity situation has arisen on the world market - de facto, the market was divided by two players, Apple and Samsung. Each company has its own flagship, for Apple this is actually the only product - the iPhone, in the calculation of the old models or the iPhone 5c, which appeared in 2013, you can not take. For Samsung, the range of products is significantly larger, but the main focus is on the Galaxy S, which is the best-selling phone that rivals the iPhone. In 2013, sales of the Galaxy S4 came close to the iPhone 5, in some countries they even exceeded the iPhone by several months, but then a new model came out, and everything returned to square one. Samsung rightly believes that the Galaxy S4 has become a successful product, although dreams that its sales will exceed those of the iPhone did not come true. Moreover, the potential of this device is very high, until today its versions are being released that will live on the market for at least another year and a half. And then Samsung fell into exactly the same trap as Apple before them - the previous models began to look more attractive than the new ones. Let me remind you that with the release of the iPhone 5 and the new version of iOS 7, many people suddenly began to buy the iPhone 4s, since the design of this device and its characteristics seemed to them better. There was no difference in the quality and size of the screen, there were no significant, big differences either. This happened for the first time for Apple, when the old model, unexpectedly after the release of the new one, did not become a niche, but occupied up to half of the sales.
For Samsung, Apple's model is not quite suitable, it is difficult to draw direct parallels - so after the release of S4, sales of S3 remained high and noticeable, but these were products of completely different price classes. Unlike Apple, Samsung's flagships are constantly getting cheaper throughout the year, with a total loss of 33 percent in initial value. Therefore, it will not be possible to shift the situation to Apple, the companies are in different positions. But it's safe to say that the Galaxy S5 tried to keep all the features of the previous device, as well as not make it a competitor to the Note 3, plus keep sales of all S4 variants. Despite all the public announcements, sales plans and the like, we can safely say that the Galaxy S5, despite its flagship status, does not play such a role for Samsung. Perhaps this is due to the release of an older version of the device, the presence of which is denied in the company, or the release of Note 4 in September, to which the focus is gradually shifting. Of course, the sales volume of this model will be at least at the S4 level, possibly 10-15 percent higher. But sales will be boosted by the cheaper S4 variants, the bet is on them, as well as the Note line. This happened for the first time and looks like a deliberate decision, from which all the characteristics of the flagship follow.
For the first time in the Galaxy S5, the technical characteristics do not exceed those for the Note line model, in our case it is Note 3. Formally, we can talk about an improved camera, but it does not offer any striking differences in the quality of photos, the processor is about the same performance, the amount of memory, including the RAM, less in S5. These are clearly products of different classes, and Note 3 looks very advantageous against the background of S5, it was clearly breathed a second life with this announcement.
For the buyer, this means that the purchase of the Galaxy S5 is not at all as profitable as it might seem at first glance, since its alternatives look extremely attractive and interesting. First of all, this is Galaxy S4, secondly - Note 3. It is curious that there is almost no reason for choosing the S5 in front of these devices - all these reasons are insignificant, and their combination will not outweigh the factor for most. While it is possible that many consumers will change their phones by inertia, this group of buyers has remained unchanged for many years. As an unclear factor remains the release date of the new iPhone, if it takes place in the summer, it will have an impact on the choice of many people. It is also obvious that by increasing the screen size, Apple will eliminate one of the most serious complaints about these smartphones. These factors will certainly have an impact on the S5's sales and choices.
Many software chips from the Galaxy S5 may not come to the previous models, not because of the possibility of their implementation, but for purely marketing reasons, it is necessary to show the difference in the devices, to draw attention to the new product.
An interesting question is whether it is worth changing the Galaxy S4 to the S5. Such a replacement will be pleasant (faster device, better camera, there are different chips), but you won't notice much difference. Although there is still a certain sense in this. But replacing Note 3 with Galaxy S5, in my opinion, definitely makes no sense, these are products of different classes. However, let's take a look at what the S5 is.
Design, dimensions, controls
Samsung tries not to experiment with the design of its devices, it remains unchanged from year to year. While testing the Galaxy S4 Black and S5 for the duration of the work, I kept confusing which phone was in front of me. It is almost impossible to distinguish them from the front panel at a cursory glance. You will be able to do this much better from the pictures, but in life they are completely similar - even slightly different sizes are not striking.
The phone measures 142x72.5x8.1 mm and weighs 145 grams. Let me remind you that the S4 had these parameters 136.6x69.8x7.9 mm, 130 grams. Slightly higher, slightly wider. In the hand, the difference is not felt in any way, exactly the same grip - it fits easily in any pocket.
Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy S4
Designers have come off on the back cover of the device - it has a skin-like structure, with uniform dots applied to the surface. Initially offered in 4 different colors.
Two years ago, I had an X-Drago Dash Dot case that had almost the same design as what the back looks like in the S5.
I cannot recall a case when a manufacturer would have copied someone else's case when creating his flagship. This is another indicator of the crisis of ideas that is on the market - the same solutions are chewed by many companies.
The sensation from the back cover is strange, it is a little oily, as if soaked in some kind of solution. When you hold the device in your hands, your fingers begin to sweat on this lid (it is possible that this is an individual reaction of my body, but others also noted this after asking a question about their feelings).
Another characteristic feature is the warning that it is necessary to tightly close the cover of the charging connector, it appears after each charge. There are no sensors here, just common sense, suggesting that to charge the device, you opened the connector. Also, after opening the case, you are asked to check its tightness.
On the left side surface is the volume rocker, on the right - the on / off button. At the top there is a 3.5 headphone jack, it is moved to the right (on the S4 on the left and next to the second microphone), this is done so that the microphone is not blocked when the headphones are on. There is also an IrDA window.
Samsung Galaxy S5 and Apple iPhone 5S
Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Above the screen, you can see a 2MP front-facing camera as well as a proximity sensor. The physical key under the screen is adjacent to two touch-sensitive buttons - everything is unchanged here, except that the assignment of the keys has changed in accordance with how it is done in KitKat.
Display
Perhaps this is the biggest disappointment - for the first time Samsung decided not to increase the screen resolution for its flagship, but only slightly increase the diagonal - now it is 5.1 inches at a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (432 dpi, in the S4 - 441 dpi). It is impossible to see individual pixels of the screen, the resolution of the human eye does not allow this. There are no barriers for superhumans, and they see pixelation even on this device. Screen type SuperAMOLED, displays up to 16 million colors.
One of the user's misconceptions is that Super AMOLED screens are too bright, saturated and unnatural. In the screen settings, you can choose any display option, including those typical for screens from other manufacturers (dimmer, natural colors). It is interesting that the screens of other manufacturers give the maximum possible, and it is impossible to make them brighter, more contrasting, and the colors richer. At Samsung, the flexibility is maximized.
Just like the S4, there is an "Optimize Display" option. This is the most interesting setting, since the device analyzes the level of illumination around and, depending on the conditions, sets the contrast, brightness, plus adjusts the colors on the screen. It turns out that white looks white in almost all conditions. Another setting is "Professional photography" (formerly called Adobe RGB), but it has almost no effect on the image display quality, the latter does not change noticeably compared to other settings (I was not able to notice this).
The screen looks great in the sun, there are no problems, the readability has increased a little, this is due to the change in the screen itself, which I would like to say separately. So, for the first time testing the video playback time on this device and the S4 Black Edition at maximum screen backlighting, I noticed the white backlighting on the S5, the picture looked much worse. This was a clear step backward.
After playing with the settings, I discovered a rather funny thing - the picture quality is excellent and completely comparable to the S4 with automatic backlighting (default setting), but an attempt to turn the brightness up instantly leads to negative consequences. Also, the quality of the Adaptive Display is such that it is focused on the power saving mode, the colors are muted. To get a picture like on the S4, you should choose one of the other display modes.
With brightness, everything became clear in the sun, with automatic adjustment, it turns up in these conditions, readability in direct sunlight increases dramatically. Although I could not notice much difference in Moscow with the same Note 3 (Samsung Galaxy S5 in the photos above).
I have a strong feeling that the default settings are in favor of some scenario in which people want not very bright, muted colors and medium backlighting - plus it saves battery. You should choose these parameters for yourself.
And here are some pictures of the comparison of the screen with the S4. Let me remind you that the screen in the S4 was and remains the best on the market, in the S4 review there was a large comparison of displays, the situation has not changed in a year.
Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 below:
Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 from above:
Fingerprint scanner
The feature is quite curious and appeared in response to the fingerprint scanner in the iPhone 5s, where you need to put your finger on the button. Unlike Apple's implementation, in the S5 you just need to swipe in the center of the screen and touch the center key. In the settings, you can register up to 3 prints, it is very inconvenient to hold the phone with one hand, holding the phone with it. Someone, perhaps, will trick it, and it will work out, but it does not work out for me - therefore, only with two hands. Apple only has one hand - and the device itself is smaller.
The scanner almost always works perfectly, detects the fingerprint quickly and unlocks the phone. During operation, several times I saw a message that the surface of the device is wet, I was asked to wipe it. Apparently, a sensor is involved here, which is already in the S4 and measures the ambient temperature and humidity.
It is difficult to say anything special about the scanner, everything works and does not cause any complaints.
Battery and power saving modes
The phone has a 2800 mAh Li-Ion battery (the S4 has 2600 mAh), the manufacturer specifies for the device up to 390 hours of standby time, up to 21 hours of talk time, as well as up to 10 hours of watching videos and about 45 hours of listening to music. ... Out of touch with reality, these results are impressive, but you and I know very well that in practice, most Android smartphones do not live so long and show completely different results.
Before discussing the operating time of the device, let me remind you that initially only the S5 version, built on the Qualcomm chipset, appears on the market, the Exynos version will be later - therefore, we are talking only about this version of the phone. But there shouldn't be much difference.
Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S5
So, the easiest way was to take the same FullHD movie in X.264 and see how long the Galaxy S4 can play it (I took the Black Edition version on Qualcomm). Video playback software - MX Player, no hardware decoding. The result with maximum screen brightness, mute and offline mode turned out to be typical - about 9.5 hours.
For most modern smartphones, this is an unattainable result, for example, MTK devices play a similar video for about 4-5 hours (with a comparable battery capacity). Testing the S5 revealed a curious moment - the device worked for about 12 hours and 40 minutes. Unfortunately, during the playback, it went to the main menu once, so the playback had to be restarted - but the impact of this incident is minimal, it can be ignored, since the screen time shows how long the video has been spinning.
Many people are impressed by the “naked” numbers, but how often do we watch videos non-stop and do not use other features? Of course, not often, because the phone is a universal harvester, in which we use literally all the possibilities. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate in aggregate how the battery works, how long it allows the phone to last. Here we can say that the S5 does not differ much from the S4, the operating time is comparable - with heavy use of the device, it will sit down by about lunchtime (3-4 hours of screen operation and a couple of GB of data). With not very strong exploitation, it will be able to live until the evening. Unfortunately, I did not manage to notice much difference from the S4, the device definitely loses to the same Note 3, which remains the record holder in terms of power consumption and calmly lives up to the evening with any use profile.
However, in the phone's settings, two more power saving modes were added to the existing power saving modes, and they also created a quick power button for them. There is a usual power saving mode, in which you can limit the background work of applications, enable gray colors for the screen (for AMOLED this is a trick - gray color consumes almost no energy). Moreover, in the gray scale, you can work almost everywhere, even watch a video - but it will be gray, which is not very pleasant and convenient.
I was interested to see if you can live a whole day in this power consumption mode. I managed it calmly, we can say that the device will last for two days, but it won't give you pleasure. It is unlikely that there are people who will use the screen in such a color scheme. There is also another limitation - in Whatsapp and other programs that use a background connection, work stops, you stop receiving messages. For social networks that Samsung and the SNS program know, as well as with the access permissions obtained on the phone (Facebook, Instagram, 4square, Twitter), you receive push messages from the Samsung service. That is, the power saving mode also has a software feature - instead of push messages from different services / programs, they come in a certain interval from only one. This interval cannot be configured, all settings are hidden from the user. Look at the graphs of using the phone in this mode.
This saver mode is good when you run out of battery, but you need all the features of your phone. Then, on 10 percent of the charge, you can safely live for about two hours, practically denying yourself nothing. Two hours is an active use of the device, just in your pocket it can live much longer.
In the early firmware of the device, the startup widget for the power saving mode showed the approximate operating time in two modes - normal and maximum. The first mode has been removed for the commercial version, it can be activated from the menu, but you cannot see the estimated operating time.
The maximum mode of limiting power consumption cuts almost everything, with 35 percent of the battery charge the phone will be able to work in standby mode for at least 4 days. But, of course, it all depends on how you use it. The gray scale also turns on, but all communications are cut off, the list of running applications is limited only to those that you allowed, all background processes are turned off. This is a very deeply revised procedure, since many system functions are disabled, you will not be able to take a screenshot in this mode, many built-in options will be unavailable (but you do not need them).
I liked this mode because when the battery runs out, activating this mode with one touch, you can safely live until the evening - SMS and voice will be available to you.
The bottom line is that we have a fairly typical and gluttonous Android, which, however, works quite comparable to the iPhone 5s on the same tasks. To avoid unnecessary disputes and battles, I want to emphasize that each of us has our own set of applications, work profile, backlight brightness, and so on. The phone, which will work for one person for two days, will sit down for another person for lunch. Therefore, it is not worth giving the operating schedules of your devices, they do not say anything at all, it is necessary to compare the devices simultaneously, with the same load. For S5, you should focus on a full day of work, taking into account the fact that you will use certain energy saving chips, without denying, however, all the pleasures of this device.
Camera
A separate material is devoted to the camera, in which you can find out everything that is possible about it.
Hardware platform, memory, performance
The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AC chipset, also called the Snapdragon 801. This is the fastest chipset from Qualcomm at the moment, its previous version MSM8974AB was used in a device like the LG G2. Quad-core processor, maximum frequency 2.45 GHz, graphics coprocessor clocked at 578 MHz (previously 450 MHz). Also, the LPDDR3 memory bus frequency was overclocked - from 800 to 933 MHz. In many ways, this is exactly what gives an increase in productivity.
The amount of RAM is 2 GB (after downloading, half is free), built-in memory is 16 GB (there is a 32 GB version, but it is unlikely that it will be widely available on the market). The amount of memory occupied by programs is about 4 GB. Memory card - up to 64 GB.
In synthetic tests, the device shows excellent results, outperforming the same Note 3, despite the smaller amount of RAM.
Before the commercial firmware appeared, the performance was lower, the device was outperforming the Note 3. Now it is slightly higher in performance. But these are synthetic tests that are of interest to fans of virtual parrots. For them - a few more tests.
In everyday life, the speed of the device is excellent. The interface is extremely responsive and fast. Those who know how to see the brakes will see them everywhere - but at the moment this is one of the fastest devices. There is no difference with the iPhone 5s in terms of operating speed.
USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities
Bluetooth... Bluetooth version 4.0 (LE). When transferring files to other devices that support this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is used, and the theoretical transfer speed is about 24 Mbps. Testing the transfer of a 1 GB file showed a maximum speed of about 12 Mbps within three meters between devices.
The model supports various profiles, in particular Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not raise any questions, everything is commonplace.
USB connection... In Android 4, for some reason, they abandoned the USB Mass Storage mode, leaving only MTP (there is also a PTP mode).
The USB version is 3, the data transfer rate is about 50 Mb / s.
When connected via USB, the device recharges.
The microUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means that using a special cable (available from electronics stores), you can connect your phone to a TV (to the HDMI output). In fact, the standard describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. This solution looks preferable to a separate miniHDMI connector on the case.
The maximum data transfer rate in LTE is 150 Mbps.
Wi-Fi... Supports 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac standard, the wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a one-touch connection to the router, for this you need to press a button on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device menu (WPA SecureEasySetup). Of the additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears when the signal is weak or disappearing. You can also configure Wi-Fi to work on a schedule.
Also, for the 802.11 n standard, the HT40 operating mode is supported, which allows you to double the Wi-Fi bandwidth (requires support from another device).
Wi-Fi Direct... A protocol that aims to replace Bluetooth or compete with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi version n to transfer large files). In the Wi-Fi settings menu, select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone starts looking for devices around. We select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now, in the file manager, you can view files on another device, as well as transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer the necessary files to them, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.
NFC... The handset has NFC technology, which can be used with various additional applications.
S Beam... A technology that allows you to transfer a file of several gigabytes to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in the S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to bring up and authorize phones, but the second is already used to transfer the files themselves. A creatively redesigned way of using Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using a dual-device connection, file selection, and so on.
Infrared port... It is necessary to use the phone as a control panel for various household appliances. Automatically adjusts for almost any vehicle model.
Software features - some chips and child mode, S Health
I described all the features of the new version of TouchWiz, preinstalled programs and all the new features in a separate and voluminous article. This is done on purpose so as not to be repeated here.
The Galaxy S5 puts a lot of emphasis on new modes of operation for people with impaired motor coordination, hearing or vision impairments. In terms of a set of built-in capabilities, this is one of the most powerful models, along with the technology from Apple. But usually during the test you skip this menu (it appears at the first boot), and then you do not go there. However, another non-trivial function has appeared in it, this is a baby monitor. You can put the phone next to your baby, and then he will catch his cry, and then the camera flashes will inform you about it. Since my children have already grown up, I could not test this function in practice. The phone does not respond to the recorded crying of the baby, and if you want to see how Murtazin howls, then watch the video below - this device did not respond to my howl either. This does not mean that the baby monitor is not working, but most likely it is useless.
General characteristics
Type of
Determining the type of device (phone or smartphone?) Is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to opt for a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly shorter than that of a simple phone.
smartphone Operating system (at the beginning of sales) Android 6.0 Body type Classic Design Water resistant Control mechanical / touch buttons Number of SIM-cards 1 SIM card type
In modern smartphones, not only ordinary SIM cards can be used, but also their more compact versions of micro SIM and nano SIM. eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up almost no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. ESIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms by category Mobile phones
micro SIM Weight 145 g Dimensions (WxHxT) 72.5x142x8.1 mmScreen
Screen type color AMOLED, touch Touch screen type multitouch, capacitive Diagonal 5.1 inches. Image size 1920x1080 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 432 Aspect ratio 16:9 Automatic screen rotation there isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 16 MP Photo flash rear, LED Main (rear) camera functions autofocus Face, smile detection Video recording there is Max. video resolution 3840x2160 Geo Tagging is Front-camera yes, 2 MP Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA Headphone jack 3.5mm MHL video outputConnection
Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4, VoLTE Support for LTE bands SM-G900F model - band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20; SM-G900K model - band 17, 3, 7, 8; SM-G900I model - band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40, 28; model SM-G900S - band 1, 5, 3, 7 Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the internet. USB is used to connect the phone to a computer. Many phones also have Bluetooth. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone to wireless speakers, and to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control.
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, IRDA, USB, ANT +, NFC Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the coordinates of the phone using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from the base stations of a cellular operator. However, finding coordinates based on signals from satellites is usually much more accurate.
GPS / GLONASS A-GPS system isMemory and processor
CPU
In modern phones and smartphones, special processors are usually used - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), in which, in addition to the processor itself, there is a graphics core, a memory controller, an input-output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance - a glossary of terms by category Mobile Phones
2500 MHz Number of processor cores 4 Video processor Adreno 330 Built-in memory 16 GB RAM size 2 GB Memory card slot yes, up to 128 GBAdditional Information Roskachestvo assessment 3.623 Peculiarities degree of protection IP67; heart rate sensor; Ultra Power Saving Mode, Kids Mode, MIMO (2x2) Date of announcement 2014-02-24 Sales start date 2014-04-11
Before buying, check with the seller for specifications and configuration.
Samsung continues to improve its flagship smartphones year after year. And if earlier the main innovations in them concerned the size of the display and performance, then with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 the company decided to focus on additional functionality. With this new approach, the flagship has received water and dust resistance, as well as a fingerprint scanner. Let's see if the company has overlooked the core capabilities of the S5 in its pursuit of new features.
Equipment
There is nothing unusual in the package of the Samsung Galaxy S5, along with the smartphone in the box you can find headphones with a remote control and a microphone, as well as a charger from which the USB cable is disconnected.
Available colors
The Galaxy S5 is the first Samsung flagship to be offered in four color options at launch. Blue and gold will be added to the traditional white and black colors for Samsung devices.
Earlier in the first glance we got, this time the review came "gold" Galaxy S5. It should be noted that under different lighting conditions, the back cover in this version changes color from gold to light beige.
Design and ergonomics
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The appearance of the Galaxy S5 is easily recognizable as the corporate identity of the latest generation of Samsung smartphones. The designers did not abandon the legacy of the Galaxy line, while complementing it with elements that have proven themselves well in the Note 3.
First of all, this concerns the front panel, the corners of which have become less rounded, as well as the back cover made of a different material. In the Galaxy S5, Samsung designers have practically abandoned the gloss that has become the talk of the town. And although the main material of the device body is still plastic, the smartphone with new materials looks and feels much better in the hand than the previous version.
The front panel of the Galaxy S5 is covered with a single piece of protective glass, the slots in which are left only for the mechanical Home key and the earpiece.
In the upper part of the front panel, light and proximity sensors are hidden under the glass, as well as a 2-megapixel camera window.
At the bottom, next to the Home key, there are two touch-sensitive buttons: the left one is responsible for calling up the multitasking menu, and the right one for going back a step. If you hold down the left one, the context menu will be called.
The central mechanical key has a short soft travel, while it protrudes slightly above the body and is easy to find without looking. The button itself has a metal edging and is covered with glass that protects the fingerprint scanner.
The edging of the case is made of lacquered plastic, in the Galaxy S5 it has several indentations for a better grip of the device.
On the right side of the smartphone there is a display on / off button, it protrudes slightly above the body, but thanks to its placement, the finger can easily find it.
In addition, on the same side there is a special recess so that the cover can be conveniently removed.
Samsung remains one of the few smartphone manufacturers that allows the user to quickly change the battery on their own.
On the left side of the S5 there is a volume rocker, which can be conveniently pressed with both the index finger of the right hand and the thumb of the left.
At the bottom of the smartphone, you can find a microUSB 3.0 connector, covered with a protective cap. A spoken microphone is located next to it.
At the top there is an infrared window, a noise canceling microphone, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
In terms of ergonomics, the Galaxy S5 has barely changed compared to the S4. The only innovation in smartphone management that Samsung allowed itself to make is the replacement of the left touch key from calling the menu in applications to opening the manager of running programs. Actually, in this regard, the company simply agreed with the requirements of Google, which has long been using such a set of control buttons in Android.
The back cover of the Galaxy S5 deserves special attention. With the release of the Note 3, the company has introduced into the design of its smartphones such an interesting element as soft-touch plastic decorated under the skin. This concept looks really much better than a glossy plastic with a scratch varnish coating. In the Galaxy S5, Samsung's designers continued to exploit this idea by simply changing the textured pattern of the back cover.
The tactile sensations from the plastic in the S5 are similar to those in the Note 3. Thanks to this, the smartphone is very pleasant to hold in the hands, the back cover seems rough and even a little soft.
If we talk about the design of the Galaxy S5 as a whole, then Samsung continues to follow the evolutionary path of developing the appearance of its smartphones. Not everyone likes this, but it helps the company keep the ergonomics of devices at a good level and maintain such an important parameter for a number of users as a removable back cover, without sacrificing the build quality. In addition, the plastic itself in the Galaxy S5 has become much better.
Water and dust resistant
The S5, the first for the flagship Galaxy line, is equipped with IP67 water and dust resistance. This degree means protection of the case against dust ingress, as well as partial protection against water ingress. In particular, we are talking about the possibility of immersing a smartphone in water to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Accordingly, you can swim with the Galaxy S5, but not dive, and if you get into heavy rain with your smartphone, pour a glass of water on it or drop it into the bathtub, the liquid that gets into the body will not harm it. With all this, Samsung engineers left the option to remove the back cover, which opens access to the battery and the microSD card slot.
Pouring a bottle of water on the Galaxy S5 will not harm the smartphone, just as it can be washed under the tap or dipped in the bathtub, albeit for half an hour. After such experiments, you can open the back cover and make sure that no water gets on the battery. IP67 protection does not provide for the complete tightness of the case, so water may well get under the cover itself, the rubber protective rim protects only the contacts, the battery, as well as the slots for microSIM and microSD. However, the drops of water under the back cover should not scare you, until they get on the battery, everything is in order.
Display
The Galaxy S5 uses a 5.1-inch OLED touchscreen display based on Diamond Pixels technology with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 432 ppi. It is one of the best smartphone screens right now. It has excellent color rendering and viewing angles. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Traditionally for Samsung flagships, you can choose one of five display modes in the Galaxy S5 settings: Adapt Display, dynamic, standard, professional photography and cinema. Each of them has its own set of picture settings, and only Adapt Display automatically adjusts the display to the environment. This is especially helpful in the bright sun.
In the closest to reality standard mode, the screen provides over 100% coverage of the sRGB color space.
The color temperature is at 6800K.
The gamma curve value is almost perfect.
The minimum display brightness of the Galaxy S5 can be from 2 cd / m², and the maximum brightness is an impressive 698 cd / m².
Hardware platform
A version of the Galaxy S5 based on the Exynos 5 Octa system-on-chip with a big.LITTLE processor is shipped to Ukraine. It includes four Cortex A15 cores that can run at up to 1.9 GHz, as well as four Cortex A7 cores at up to 1.3 GHz. The graphics in the Exynos 5 Octa are handled by the Mali-T628 MP6 chip with support for OpenGL ES 3.0. All this is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded by another 128 GB with microSD cards.
The performance of the Exynos 5 Octa is enough with a margin, today it is one of the fastest chips on the market. Thanks to him, in the AnTuTu test, the Galaxy S5 is gaining 38505 points.
That's more than the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 are gaining.
In general, there are no problems with the performance of the Galaxy S5 even in heavy applications, the only thing is that under high load the body of the smartphone heats up noticeably, but this does not create much discomfort, since the back plastic cover does not transfer heat well, so the main heating goes to the display glass.
Camera and video recording
The Galaxy S5 uses a 16-megapixel camera with a 1 / 2.6-inch ISOCELL sensor and an f / 2.2 aperture. The use of the new sensor has allowed Samsung to significantly improve shooting in HDR mode, photos are now saved instantly when using it.
In good light, the camera takes great pictures.
In HDR mode, the camera handles backlight well.
The Galaxy S5's macro shots are excellent as well.
An example of flash photography.
In low light, if you shoot without the flash, the quality of the photo is significantly reduced.
Among the interesting features of the camera, it is worth noting the extended focus mode. When activated, the camera captures near and far objects, so after the photo is taken, the user can change focus from near to far or focus the entire scene.
The front camera in Galaxy S5 is 2 megapixel, it shoots quite standard for this resolution.
The Galaxy S5 can record HDR video at 1080p at 60 frames per second.
At the same time, there is also support for recording UHD video at a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second (link to an example video). In this mode, additional effects such as HDR are not available in the camera.
In addition, the camera can record slow motion video.
Accelerated video.
And also Time Laps.
The camera settings are very wide and hidden in a separate menu.
The fingerprint scanner
A fingerprint reader built into the mechanical home button allows the user to enhance the security of data in the Galaxy S5 by using their fingerprints to unlock their smartphone.
Setting up the scanner is very simple, for this there is a special mode in the settings that helps to scan prints and assign them to be read to unlock the device. In total, the S5 can memorize three fingerprints. And if the idea of using the scanner itself is excellent, then its implementation pumped up a little.
The fact is that the scanner in the S5 understands only smooth swiping of the finger over the sensor, if you move your finger a little, it simply does not recognize the fingerprint. Thus, unlocking the smartphone with one hand is very inconvenient. But the scanner itself is very fast and in the long term can become a step towards safer contactless payments. Samsung has already entered into a partnership with PayPal for this, but the service of the latter in Ukraine is not fully operational yet.
S Health and heart rate monitor
With the release of the Galaxy S5, Samsung is also launching a new wellness app, S Health 3.0.
Compared to the previous version, the program has become more pleasant to look at, and instead of not very popular measurements of ambient temperature and humidity, Samsung has added heart rate monitor support to S Health, as well as a log of physical exercises such as running and cycling.Thus, the app can record time, distance and calories burned.
The Galaxy S5's heart rate monitor is located on the back next to the camera flash.
The smartphone uses an LED and a photo sensor to measure the heart rate. To use it, just start the corresponding S Health function and put your finger on the sensor.
The measurement error as a whole is within the permissible range, but it does not yet reach the accuracy of the S5 chest straps.
However, you can also connect a separate sensor to your smartphone, because it supports the ANT + protocol and a number of compatible accessories for sports.
Interface
The Galaxy S5 debuts a new version of the TouchWiz interface, built on Android 4.4.2, in line with the latest design trends, it has become flatter. However, there were no big changes in the functionality of the shell, TouchWiz still allows you to create up to seven desktops and place widgets on them.
The main menu of the system has not changed either.
The biggest changes in the interface were the settings, now they are displayed in the canvas of icons, although the traditional tab mode can also be activated.
The new settings menu allows you to quickly find the desired item due to the ability to pin important settings at the very top, as well as thanks to the built-in search.
The new TouchWiz notification bar has two new buttons. The first is assigned to S Finder, which is a search engine built into the smartphone for its content.
And the second, is responsible for the fast connection of the S5 with other devices via Bluetooth and the transfer of data between them.
Overall, the changes to the Galaxy S5's interface are more cosmetic in nature.
Music
The Galaxy S5's built-in music player looks a lot better, although it hasn't changed functionally. The background of the player interface now changes depending on the color of the album covers.
The smartphone sounds good in the bundled headphones, and if you connect more advanced headphones to it, it’s very good. By playing around with the settings, the sound of the S5 can be easily customized. The only thing that the smartphone lacks is a larger volume reserve, more often you have to listen to music at a volume of 11-12 points out of 15 available.
Video
The Galaxy S5's built-in video player plays most formats, including .avi and.mkv without problems. Problems can arise only with the audio codec, the device does not support Dolby AC3. However, this is solved by installing a third-party player, for example, the free VLC.
Playing video files
| Codec \ Name | UltraHD4K.mp4 | Neudergimie.mkv | GranTurismo.mp4 | Spartacus.mkv | ParallelUniverse.avi |
| Video | MPEG4 Video (H264) 3840 × 2160 29.92fps, 19.4 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 816 23.98fps, 10.1Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 1080 60fps, 19.7Mbit / s, 20 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280 × 720 29.97fps, 1.8 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280 × 536 24.00fps 2.8 Mbit / s |
| Audio | AAC 44100Hz stereo 124kbps | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo | AAC 48000Hz stereo 48kbps | Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo 256kbps |
Remote control
The Galaxy S5's built-in infrared port allows you to use your smartphone as a remote control.
To do this, the device has a separate Smart Remote application, with which you can control not only a TV or video player, but also an air conditioner. The list of supported devices is very wide, and includes models from almost all well-known manufacturers.
Wireless connections
Samsung Galaxy S5 for the Ukrainian market supports EDGE and 3G networks, and from other wireless connections the smartphone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, as well as NFC with support for S Beam and Android Beam protocols.
Galaxy S5 had no problems with mobile Internet operation in the Kyivstar network, the speed of the EDGE connection was maximum for the operator's capabilities.
In a Wi-Fi 802.11n network, the device provides a high connection speed and works without any problems.
The Wi-Fi module in the smartphone supports the 802.11ac standard, while it is equipped with two Wi-Fi MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output) antennas, which allows you to double the connection to the access point.
Gps
The Galaxy S5 has a built-in GPS / GLONASS module. The smartphone connects to satellites in a matter of seconds. On the ground floor of a 5-storey building, it finds 11 satellites and connects to 9.
On the street, in dense urban areas, S5 connects 21 satellites out of 21 detected.
There were no problems with both pedestrian and car navigation for the Galaxy S5.
Telephone functions
When making calls to the operator's network, the voice quality of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is high. The noise cancellation system perfectly cuts off unnecessary sounds, while not drowning out the interlocutor's voices. The earpiece speaker in the device is very loud, for good audibility it is enough to set its volume to a medium level.
The external speaker of the Galaxy S5 has a volume above average, due to its small size, the fullness of the external sound leaves much to be desired. Therefore, listening to music using it is not very comfortable. The vibrating alert in Galaxy S5 is powerful; it will be problematic to miss a call in silent mode.
Autonomy, charging and power saving mode
The built-in battery in the Galaxy S5 has a capacity of 2800 mAh. With active use of the smartphone, which includes the Internet, calls, navigation, games and listening to music, the battery lasts a little more than 8 hours of operation, with more than 3 hours of working screen.
In normal mode, the Galaxy S5 can last 1-1.5 days, and in moderate mode, 2-2.5 days. Overall, even though the battery capacity has increased over the S4, Samsung hasn't made much of a breakthrough in autonomy.
If the smartphone asks for charging, and there is no outlet nearby and you need to take an important call within a few hours, then you can turn on the so-called "Advanced Power Saving Mode".
When activated, the Galaxy S5 display turns black and white, and the smartphone itself turns off all unnecessary wireless connections, as well as programs, all to maximize energy savings.
In fact, only six applications can be launched in this mode, three of them are standard - calls, SMS-messages and a browser, and the other three can be added from a very small list.
As a result, with a battery charge of 14% in this mode, the Galaxy S5 promises to last for about 1.7 days. In practice, if you continue to actively use your smartphone, although it will discharge more slowly, it will not live 1.7 days. But if you rarely turn on the screen and launch programs, then you can really get the Galaxy S5 to work for a long time, even with a minimum battery level.
The smartphone is charged through the new microUSB 3.0 port, which, although faster than its predecessor, has become larger than it. Backward compatibility with standard microUSB has been preserved.
Eventually
Despite the addition of new features that undoubtedly set a new bar in smartphone capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S5 came out quite balanced. The company has once again managed to improve its flagship without sacrificing specific specifications. And if the presence of a heart rate monitor in the device is not in demand by all users, then the excellent display, performance, camera and waterproof case will certainly become the driving force behind the sales of the Galaxy S5.
Galaxy S5, which incorporates all the latest technical advances. It looks like it may become the most popular smartphone this year, it has everything for that. There were many rumors about what it would be like, but compared to the S4, the company's new flagship has taken big steps forward. So let's start our review of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
In terms of appearance, the smartphone looks more rectangular, it is closer to the Note 3 than to the Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is almost 6mm longer and 3mm wider than the S4 and weighs 15g. more. The body of the smartphone is completely protected from moisture and dust and is certified according to the IP67 standard, which means that the phone can be completely submerged in water and is absolutely dustproof. The phone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner located on a button under the screen and note the sensor can also be used to securely enter any application on a smartphone, and not only to enter the main menu of the phone. On the back there is a sensor that detects your heart rate.
The material of the case has not changed, it also remained plastic, but its texture is good, so it is pleasant to hold it in your hand. Also, the smartphone is equipped with an infrared IR port, with which you can control all the appliances in the house, that is, you will have one remote control. The phone has a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and barometer.
Smartphone size: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g
There is a sensor on the back of the phone that detects your heart rate when you place your finger on it.
Processor and software
The Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is an ultra-powerful smartphone, it uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz and an Adreno 330 graphics chipset.
Android flagship operates on the basis of the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system with a new version of Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz interface. The interface has been changed and improved, it has become more understandable. Completely changed the settings menu and updated some of the applications.
Very nice icons, light and a bit airy. The menu has become nicer.
Children's mode (Kids Corner) looks very high quality and has a large number of customization options
Memory
The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM. Internal memory 16 or 32 GB, which can be expanded with microSD memory cards (up to 64 GB).
Screen
What can be said, the image on the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S5 has excellent qualities: wide viewing angles, colors are vivid and saturated, fading in the sun is very low. The smartphone is equipped with a 5.1-inch capacitive touch SuperAMOLED HD screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, density 431 (ppi) pixels per inch and 16 million colors. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass 3.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 16MP (1 / 2.6 ") camera and a new autofocus system capable of capturing 4K UHD video at 30fps (3840 x 2160) and 1080p at 60fps. with. The additional front camera has a resolution of 2.1 megapixels and is designed for video calling.
The picture quality is excellent for a top-end smartphone.
Pictures from the S5 camera.
We can now say that the quality of the pictures is higher than on the Samsung Galaxy S4. The camera in this phone will not disappoint anyone.
Communication capabilities
The smartphone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE / ANT +, USB 3.0, IR-port, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, 3.5 mm audio jack,.
Networks: EDGE / GPRS / GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE
Battery
The new smartphone is equipped with a removable 2,800mAh battery, which is slightly more than the Galaxy S4.
The capacity of this battery is quietly enough for a day of use with an average load. The smartphone also has a special Ultra Power Saving mode when it is turned on, a black and white image is shown on the screen, while you can only make calls and send messages, while the Internet is turned off. The manufacturer says that with 10% of the remaining energy, the smartphone can work for another whole day.
Price
It is expected that prices for the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be from 29,990 rubles for the 16 GB version.
Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone video review:
The iconic smartphone of last year was the Samsung S5, model SM-G900F. This device, although in appearance and strongly resembles its predecessor, but it has a number of significant differences. It is about its capabilities and characteristics that will be discussed further.
Positioning
Originally referred to premium solutions S5 SM-G900F. This is truly a flagship device. Its characteristics and parameters are relevant to this day. Although now a more advanced smartphone has appeared (we are talking about the flagship of 2015 - Samsung S6) from this Korean manufacturer, in terms of hardware and software parameters, the difference between them is not so significant. Therefore, this gadget can still be attributed to the premium segment. At the same time, its cost has significantly decreased over the past time. This nuance makes its purchase even more justified. Moreover, it will serve you for more than one year and will become a faithful assistant in solving various problems, regardless of their level of complexity.
What do we get in the box when we buy?
Although it is the flagship device of the S5, the package bundle is very modest. It includes, in addition to the battery and smartphone, the following:
- Interface cord.
- A quick start guide (it also contains a warranty card).
- Charger.
The cover, protective film and memory card will have to be purchased separately for an additional fee. The same statement applies to the speaker system. It's good if you have good headphones. If not, then we buy immediately. Moreover, to get good sound, they must have the proper quality.
Design
The S4 and S5 of the SM-G900F have a lot in common. Most of the front panel in the S5 is occupied by a 5.1-inch display, which is protected by shock-resistant Gorilla Eye glass. This device uses its third generation. Below the screen is a typical control panel, which consists of 2 touch buttons (located at the edges of the device) and one mechanical (located in the center of the panel). A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the same mechanical button. This innovation is one of the most important differences between the S4 and S5. Above the display are displayed: a front camera, distance sensors, light and gesture sensors, an LED event indicator and an earpiece. On the left is the power button of the device, and on the right is the volume control. On the bottom edge of the "smart" phone there is a hole for the spoken microphone and micro-USB format. Above are located: a port for connecting a stereo headset, a microphone for making a loud conversation. On the back cover of the gadget, there are usually the main camera, double illumination and a loud speaker. It should also be noted that the degree of protection of the case of this device is IP67. This allows it to be submerged under water to a depth of 0.5 meters and protects against possible dust penetration.
Semiconductor base
Samsung SM-G900F is based on one of the best computing platforms for mobile devices - Snapdragon 801, which is developed by the leading manufacturer of ARM chips - Qualcomm. This processor consists of 4 modified computing cores based on the Krait 400 architecture. All are manufactured using a 28nm manufacturing process and can be overclocked with peak performance up to 2.5 GHz. Now, a year after the start of sales of this gadget, there are still no devices in the middle segment whose performance level would match the computing capabilities of this chip. The Snapdragon 801 can handle almost any task today without any problems. The only thing he will definitely have problems with is new 64-bit applications. All of its main registers can handle only 32 bits per clock cycle. Hence the possible problems with the new software. But so far there are not so many such applications, and the transition process itself is not going so quickly.
Screen
The S5 SM-G900F boasts one of the finest displays in its niche. Its diagonal is an impressive 5.1 inches even by today's standards. It is made according to the technology typical for this manufacturer - "SuperAMOLED". Its resolution is 1920x1080. The image on it is displayed in the "FullHD" format. The screen, as noted earlier, is protected by a special third-generation Gorilla Eye shock-resistant glass. The image quality on this screen raises no objections. Individual pixels on it without special devices are almost impossible to distinguish with an ordinary eye.
Graphics accelerator
The developers did not forget to equip the graphics accelerator SM-G900F. Galaxy devices are not always equipped with this component. This device has "Adreno 330" installed. This video card even now belongs to the top-end. If we add to this the relatively low resolution of the display in 1920 × 1080, then in general there are no problems with the processing of graphic information. This is quite enough for solving the most resource-intensive tasks today. The only problem might be handling new programs that are optimized to run 64-bit applications. They were already developed for the new "hardware" and will definitely not work on this graphics accelerator. So far, there is very little such software, and the process itself, as already mentioned, is rather slow.
Cameras
The highlights of your life can be easily captured digitally with the main camera in the SM-G900F. It is based on a 16 megapixel sensor. There are many modes of its operation at the software level. All this makes it possible to obtain sufficiently high-quality images in almost any situation. There's also an autofocus system and, of course, a dual LED backlight. With video recording, this camera is also doing great. It can record video in 2160 p format with a refresh rate of 30 images per second. There is also the possibility of recording in 1080 p, but in this case the number of images will double and amount to 60 frames per second. The sensor of the front camera is more modest - 2 megapixels. This will be enough for making video calls. But the "selfies" obtained with its help will be of average quality.
Memory
The capacity of the integrated storage is identical for all Samsung SM-G900F devices - 16Gb. At the same time, part of it is occupied by pre-installed software, and about 11.5 GB is allocated for the needs of the user. With reasonable use, this should be enough for comfortable work on this device and there will be no shortage of free space. If the built-in Samsung Galaxy SM-G900F 16Gb is not enough for you, then you can increase the amount of memory using an external flash card. The necessary slot is in this device and the maximum capacity of the external storage in this case can reach 128 GB. The RAM in this gadget is 2 GB. Of these, about half (that is, 1 GB) is used immediately by system processes. The rest of the RAM is allocated to the user to run his applications.
The battery of the gadget and its autonomy
The indisputable advantage of the Samsung SM - G900 F is its autonomy. The device is equipped with a removable 2800 mAh battery. We add to this a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, as well as a productive, but no less energy-efficient processor, and we get 2-3 days of battery life with an average load. If you watch a FullHD video or play a demanding toy, then the specified value will be reduced to 12 hours. You can, of course, use this device to a minimum, and in this case you can count on 4 days of battery life. But at the same time, the smartphone will turn into an ordinary "dialer" and will only be able to make calls and send and receive short text messages.
Data exchange
The S5 SM-G900F boasts a complete list of interfaces required for comfortable operation. Everything is here.
- The presence of two built-in Wi-Fi transmitters at once allows you to count on 300 Mbit / s if you have an appropriate router. Built-in support for the latest version of "Wi-Fi" - "ac". Also, the developers have not forgotten about its rather old modification - "a", which is still found on various types of devices. As a result, downloading large amounts of information to this smartphone using this wireless interface should definitely not be a problem.
- This smartphone can function in almost all modern mobile networks. There is support for GSM (in them the speed is limited to 500 kb / s), HSDPA (in such 3G networks, the speed can theoretically reach 42 Mbit / s) and LTE (in this case, the speed will be higher and can reach 150 Mbit / s.) ...
- There is also "Bluetooth" in the gadget. This transmitter allows you to output an audio signal to the system. Also, using it, you can exchange small photos or videos with similar smartphones. In some cases, it is also possible to synchronize with a PC using "Bluetooth".
- Using the infrared port installed in this smartphone and special software, it can be easily turned into a remote control for a music center, DVD player or TV.
- This gadget supports two navigation systems at once: domestic "GLONASS" and international GPS. With their help, this "smart" phone can be easily turned into a full-fledged navigator.
- Another important wireless interface is NFC. Its presence allows you to transmit and receive large amounts of information from similar devices in a matter of minutes.
- There are only two wired methods of transferring information in this device: 3.5 mm audio jack and microUSB.
Software
Initially, the Samsung Galaxy SM-G900F runs on an operating system such as Android 4.4. An update to version 5.0 is available since March this year. Therefore, the first time you connect to the World Wide Web, you can update the system software. A typical shell for this line of devices is installed on top of the operating system - TouchWiz UI. It is with the help of the last software component that the user in a matter of minutes can optimize the interface of this gadget to fit his needs. As for the rest, the set of pre-installed software is standard: social clients, a set of mini-applications from Google and the usual set of programs built directly into the operating system itself.
The price of a "smart" phone today
The price of the Samsung S5 SM-G900F starts in dollars for the black variant. The rest of its modifications - in white, gold and blue cases - cost approximately the same at the moment: from $ 430. For comparison, we can cite last year's flagship from Sony - Xperia Z3. With fairly similar technical parameters, it will cost significantly more - $ 460. Accordingly, the starting price of $ 400 makes the purchase of this device really justified. At the same time, you get a really high-quality and functional device.
Owners about smartphone
Be that as it may, the main disadvantage, according to most owners of the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, is 16Gb of built-in storage, of which the user can only count on 11.5 GB. This issue can be easily and simply solved by installing an external flash card. It is, of course, not included in the package and will have to be purchased separately. Otherwise, this gadget boasts an impressive list of advantages:
- Protected from moisture and dust.
- Great and flawless main camera.
- A very powerful hardware platform.
- Not a bad degree of autonomy of the device.
- An impressive set of supported interfaces.
Outcomes
The SM-G900F boasts an ideal combination of price and quality. It has everything for convenient and comfortable work, and its characteristics will be relevant for more than one year. All this makes its purchase even now, after a year from the start of sales, quite justified.