Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.1" · 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 432 PPI screen
✓5.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
432 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G903F
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
