Samsung Galaxy S5 - an ambiguous flagship

After the popular model Samsung Galaxy S4, the gadget in question became the company's new flagship device in 2014. Until now, the device is positioned as a powerful and reliable model, in which everything is done at the highest level. High performance is combined here with an unusual design solution, which many seem controversial. We will understand what is so interesting this smartphone, and what are its disadvantages.

Specifications

Model	Samsung Galaxy S5
Dimensions, weight	142 * 73 * 8.1 mm, 145 grams
Screen	5.1-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels
OS	Android version 4.4, updated to Android version 6.0
Chipset	Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, four cores
Graphics processor	Adreno 330
RAM / ROM	2 / 16GB + support for microSD memory cards up to 64 GB
Interfaces	Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, GPS, LTE
Cameras	Primary: 16 MP, f2 / 2, front-end: 2 MP, f2 / 4
Battery	Lithium-Ion, 2800 mAh, removable

Samsung Galaxy S5

Design and management

Appearance of Samsung Galaxy S5 strongly resembles the previous flagship device S4. This is due to the fact that the company prefers not to experiment with the appearance, adhering to traditional ideas in the design of its technology.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is made of good, strong plastic. The front panel completely copies its predecessor. It should take a close look to find out how they differ. The novelty is somewhat wider and heavier, but in the hand of the model are almost the same. The phone is convenient to carry in pockets and in a bag, it is very compact. But the back cover has updated its format: now it’s skin perforation. Holes are applied over the entire area in a uniform pattern, the distance between them is the same. There are only four colors: white, gold, blue and black.

Important! In addition, the back cover has a rubber edging. This is done in order to bring the protection of the smartphone to the level of the standard IP67.The gadget can be used in the rain, although you shouldn't take it with you to the shower.

Management has remained familiar to the flagships of recent years. On the left is the sound level adjustment, on the right is the power button. On top of the entrance is located for headphones and infrared. It is very convenient to use the smartphone as a remote for home appliances thanks to this layout. Above the display you can see the front camera lens, the developers did not forget about the proximity sensor located next to the camera. One physical button is located in the middle, at the bottom of the screen. On the sides of it are two software keys.

The design, though not much changed, but managed to retain the appeal of an expensive device that has all the advantages. In terms of style, the smartphone looks very good.

Screen features

Samsung Galaxy C5 has the same screen resolution as its predecessor (1920 × 1080). The diagonal slightly increased, now it is 5.1 inches. Phone supports HD resolution. With a superficial glance at the screen, pixelation cannot be seen. However, even if you look better, it will still not be possible to see individual “cubes”.Quality displays have always been a strong point of the company, and this unit is no exception.

With a wide range of settings on your Samsung Galaxy S5 phone, you can change a variety of screen options. Brightness, contrast, "naturalness" of color - any user can customize the display to fit their needs and preferences.

Important! Of particular interest is the ability to automatically adjust the screen settings for the level of illumination in the room where the gadget is located. Having launched such a “display optimization”, you can no longer think about manual settings, the device will do everything on its own.

The phone perfectly displays information in the afternoon in direct sunlight. The screen does not tarnish and does not fade, the letters can be distinguished without peering into the text. If you wish, you can even read an e-book, without fear of discomfort and eye strain - the smartphone does an excellent job with this task.

Phone screen Samsung Galaxy S5 pleases with bright and natural colors, smooth picture with clear contours and ample opportunities for customization. Definitely, this is one of the best screens on the market in this price segment.

Memory and performance

Features Samsung Galaxy S5 should please all lovers of powerful and productive platforms. The advantage of the gadget is its platform. Qualcomm is a recognized leader in the production of mobile processors. Systems assembled on Snapdragon differ low power consumption and fast system operation.

Manufacturers have collected a smartphone on the most powerful processor, which was only available at the time of its release. Regarding the speed of the system, you can say one thing - she is flying". Even with the launch of all system applications, the user is still available half. This margin is the result of load optimization, part of which the processor takes over.

Chip is not heatedtherefore, there was no throttling. Modern games run at medium-high settings, some of them may slow down a bit. But in general, the device is omnivorous, although sometimes there is some lack of power. Still, 2 Gb of RAM in several toys is not enough. However, this is the exception rather than the rule, and in order to really make the smartphone think, it is necessary to make an effort.

Important! Its memory is 16 gigabytes enough butt.There is a 32 Gb version, but in Russia it is not very common. The lack of space is easily solved by expanding it with a memory card. The device supports cards up to 64 Gb.

Synthetic test results - just over 35 thousand points. However, the numbers from benchmarks affect the real life and user experience only slightly. The main thing is that the device works quickly, does not hang, it is able to hold several applications in the background at once without visible loss of speed.

operating system

The Galaxy S5 phone works on the actual system at the time of release, Android 4.4 (Kit-Kat). User feedback suggests that this OS revision is one of the most stable. No version of Android has received as many updates as the Quartet. This release, according to the developers, is final, followed by the next number and name. However, as part of the update support, The gadget is updated to the sixth version of Android.

The menu remains classic, starting from version 4.1, it practically does not change. In the top curtain, the layout of the main elements of the gadget control has changed. There are new screen widgets.Cosmetic changes have undergone a menu, some items are combined, others have moved to other branches. But any user of the Samsung flagship can easily pick up the phone and almost immediately feel at home. All basic functions have remained unchanged, or easily recognizable.

operating system works quickly and smoothly. There are few pre-installed programs, and most of them can be easily removed. The operating system gives a positive user experience, organically complementing the overall impression.

Interfaces, quality of communication and sound

The Galaxy C5 phone has all the relevant communication modules for 2014. The quality of the receiving antenna is excellent, the signal reception is confident and stable. The speaker and microphone are firmly built into the case and will serve the owner for more than one year. The search for navigation satellites takes some time, but the connection with them is maintained constantly, without unexpected cliffs.

Wireless Internet allows you to watch videos in high quality, as well as download information to your smartphone. The phone perfectly recognizes and works with wireless headsets.

The device feels confident in fourth generation networks. If the mobile operator supports the necessary frequencies, the smartphone allows you to exchange traffic at speeds up to 150 Mbps. Of course, this is not very good impact on the battery charge. Also, the smartphone has an NFC module for contactless payments.

The built-in player looks quite stylish and ergonomic. All major controls are on the main screen. For those who like to delve into the settings there is a separate menu. Do not forget that the key to good sound is not only the device itself, but also a high-quality headset.

Battery and autonomy

Phone Galaxy S5 can hardly be called a long-lived. Rather, the results of autonomy can be considered more than modest. Perhaps the reason for the need to compromise the size of the battery / thickness of the device. If for the middle segment dimensions can be changed in the direction of a small increase, then with top smartphones this is not so. Here, the struggle is for every millimeter, because the image for the flagship is in the first place. Maybe that's why the battery capacity does not fundamentally change, staying at the same level year after year.

Important! If you use a phone without fanaticism, in a moderate cycle, then it will quietly last one day or a little more than a day. For more with a battery capacity of 2800 mAh, you should not count.

Camera Specifications

The device has on board a 16 megapixel matrix of the latest generation. At the time of release of the device it was one of the best cameras in the world. In some cases, the photo module can easily replace the average digital camera soap. The abundance of settings allows you to take pictures of a semi-professional level, costing only a smartphone.

The front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels allows you to make portraits of average quality. Of course, in skillful hands, the picture may turn out to be of higher quality, but only thanks to the formulation and lighting. The rare case when more was expected from the flagship front.

Conclusion

At the time of the release of the model, it was the second most powerful gadget in the Samsung line of smartphones. The device has a number of advantages, but not without some flaws. The device gives a somewhat mixed impression of its use. This is a good, high-quality model, not causing admiration for its innovation and design. It was possible to buy the device in all Samsung branded stores.The price at the time of release reached 30 tr. Now the gadget can be purchased in single online stores at a price of 8,390 p.

Samsung Galaxy S5