Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core)
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 5422 Octa, suited to light-to-moderate use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ 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 5422 Octa
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ 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 5422 Octa — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, March. Released 2014, April
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5422 Octa
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
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
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
📱 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)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) supports wireless charging (Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core).
Charging details: Wireless (Qi) (market dependent).
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) uses microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core) has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX.
