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Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB review

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:05:31, Updated date: 2020-04-16 16:41:12

We've conducted a detailed review of the Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB 's size

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" is 72.4mm wide, 142.0mm tall, and 7.9mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB", it weighs about 144.9g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB 's screen

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has a 5.1inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" is extremely clear, and it's able to display everything from images to videos and even video game graphics in perfect clarity.

The CPU performance of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

The processing power of the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" is, at 2.5GHz×4(4.0-cores), relatively high. Its features would position it somewhere between high and mid-level among currently available smartphones, but it will be rather stress-free in terms of using most apps. Most 3D games that don't burn up too much memory should be playable to a satisfying degree for the most part. 2D games should be no problem at all.

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB 's storage capacity

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

The camera function of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has a 16.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" comes equipped with a 2.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.

The battery performance of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 2800.0mAh. The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

Overall assessment of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

The merits of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
  • Photos and videos are beautiful to look at on the clear screen.

The demerits of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

  • The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.

Specifications of Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB

Galaxy S5 (USA) 16GB
ImageGalaxy S5 (USA) 16GB
MakerSamsung
Release date2014-04
ColorCharcoal Black/Shimmery White
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.4mm x 142.0mm x 7.9mm
Weight144.9g
Display size5.1inch
Display typeSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 1920
Pixel density431ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU specs2.5GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution16.0MP
Front-camera resolution2.0MP

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