Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2014
Galaxy S5
The 2014 Galaxy — waterproofing, a heart-rate sensor, and dimpled plastic.
40/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$660
Color · Charcoal Black
Display
5.1" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/2.2
Battery
2,800 mAh
Weight
145 g
AI Snapshot
A 2014 flagship — practical features, polarising plastic.
The Galaxy S5 added IP67 and health sensors but is best remembered for its dimpled-plastic back. It is a vintage device today.
Subscores · 0–100
Display62
Camera50
Performance32
Battery50
Build56
Value40
- IP67 water resistance — early for a flagship.
- Removable battery and microSD expansion.
- Fingerprint and heart-rate sensors.
- Bright FHD AMOLED.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.1 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (432 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Main
16 MP, f/2.2, phase-detect AF
Selfie
2 MP, f/2.4
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Heart-rate sensor on back
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -96.4%
This
75,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -92.1%
This
230
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -92.6%
This
620
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.4%
This
1.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S5 released?
The Galaxy S5 was released in Apr 2014.
What is the Galaxy S5 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S5 has a 5.1" FHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S5 use?
The Galaxy S5 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S5 have?
The Galaxy S5 ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S5 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S5 has a 2,800 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S5 main camera?
The Galaxy S5 has a 16 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S5 have 5G?
The Galaxy S5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S5 waterproof?
The Galaxy S5 is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.