Samsung Galaxy s5 Vs. Samsung Galaxy s4: Which Galaxy Series Phone Is Packed With Better Specs And Features? Design, Display, Camera, And Hardware Compared!

Samsung Galaxy s5 vs. Samsung Galaxy s4: Galaxy s4 is the predecessor of Galaxy s5. Does it follow that s5 is made better - in terms of specs and features? Let's make a head-to-head comparison:

Design

Galaxy s5 is bigger than s4 - 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches vs. 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches. It follows that it weighs heavier than its predecessor - 145g vs. 130g. Buyers have to choose then between a bigger and a lighter phone. But let's not forget about this important detail - s5 is IP67 certified. s5 Users are protected from water and dust damage.

Display

The screen of Galaxy s5 measures 5.1 inches while the screen of Galaxy s4 measures a flat 5 inches. There's a 0.1 difference but this is so small that users will not be able to discern.

Both display resolutions are in full HD - 1080 x 1920 pixels, but they vary in pixel density - s4 is higher with 44 pixels per inch or ppi, as compared to s5's 432ppi. This simply translates to the display's sharpness; hence, s4 is sharper than s5. Again, the difference is so small that users cannot tell.

Samsung Galaxy s5 vs. Samsung Galaxy s4: Both Samsung Galaxy series phones make use of the Super AMOLED screen technology. Buyers can expect to see brighter images using the handsets. In terms of display features, again, they tie in this category as both units have light sensor, proximity sensor, and scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3).

Camera

The rear camera of Galaxy s4 has 13 megapixels. Galaxy s5 has 16 megapixels. When it comes to front-facing camera, s4 has 2 megapixels while s5 has 2.1 megapixels. Galaxy s5's camcorder stands out because, aside from the fact that it has 3840 x 2160 pixels, as opposed to s4's 1920x1080 pixels, it is also packed with features - digital image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), video calling, and video sharing.

Hardware

Galaxy s5 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC while s4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T. Clearly, s5 has the better chipset. It is the same thing with processor as s5 features quad core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400 processor, while s4 is equipped with quad core, 1900 MHz, Krait 300.

Samsung Galaxy s5 vs. Samsung Galaxy s4: Definitely, basing on paper, Samsung made s5 better than s4.