Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S5
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S5 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S5: the key differences
The Galaxy S5 arrived in 2014, 1 year after the Galaxy S4 (2013), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S5 runs the Snapdragon 801 / Exynos 5422, while the Galaxy S4 uses the Exynos 5410 Octa / Snapdragon 600.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S5 has the larger battery, 2,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S4 — 5.0″ Full HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy S5 — 5.1″ Full HD Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S4 — 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash; Galaxy S5 — 16 MP ISOCELL, Phase Detection AF.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S4 is lighter at 130 g (vs 145 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S4 shipped with Android 4.2.2 (up to 5.0.1), TouchWiz; Galaxy S5 with Android 4.4.2 (up to 6.0.1).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S4 — $579; Galaxy S5 — $660.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S4 | Galaxy S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | April 2013 | April 2014 |
| Display | 5.0″ Full HD Super AMOLED | 5.1″ Full HD Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 (441 ppi) | 1080 × 1920 (432 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 5410 Octa / Snapdragon 600 | Snapdragon 801 / Exynos 5422 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 / 32 / 64 GB + microSD | 16 / 32 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 16 MP ISOCELL, Phase Detection AF |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Battery | 2600 mAh, removable | 2800 mAh, removable |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (up to 5.0.1), TouchWiz | Android 4.4.2 (up to 6.0.1) |
| Water resistance | — | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 136.6 × 69.8 × 7.9 mm | 142.0 × 72.5 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 145 g |
| Build | Plastic | Plastic, IP67 |
| Launch price | $579 | $660 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.