The Samsung Galaxy S5 is their premium smartphone follow-up to the Galaxy S4 and a challenger to Apple’s iPhone 5s for the top smartphone in the world. The Galaxy S5 features a large 5.1-inch display, new health-tracking features, including a physical heart rate monitor on the back of the phone, and a fingerprint sensor, like Apple’s iPhone 5.
Getting the most out of your Samsung smartphone requires some understanding of how to use it. That’s where having the owner’s manual comes in handy. With proper usage, there is less risk of damage, and you’ll learn how to get the most out of it.
Download the Samsung Galaxy S5 manual
Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before setting up or using your Samsung Galaxy S5. Misuse may damage the unit and/or cause harm or serious injury. Download the manual and save it for future reference.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fantastic display | The fingerprint scanner can be frustrating |
| Strong battery life | Slow background de-focus |
| Powerful for the money | Creaky design |
Specifications
| Network | LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
| Display | 5.1″ FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) |
| Processor | 2.5GHz quad-core application processor |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Camera | 16MP (rear), 2.0MP (front) |
| Video | UHD@30fps, HDR, video stabilization video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Audio | Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Camera Features | HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot & More |
| Additional Features | IP67 Dust- and water-resistant Ultra Power Saving Mode Download Booster S Health 3.0 Quick Connect Private Mode Kids Mode |
| Google Mobile Services | Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
| Connectivity | WiFi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2×2), Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE / ANT+ USB 3.0 NFC IR Remote |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture(IR), Finger Scanner, Heart rate sensor |
| Memory | RAM: 2GB Internal Memory: 16/32GB microSD slot up to 128GB |
| Dimensions | 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g |
| Battery | 2800mAh Standby time: 390 hrs / Talk time: 21 hrs |
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