iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: A Side By Side Comparison
SMARTPHONE COMPARISON: iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
If one reads user reports, it seems overall that iPhone applications perform better than that of Samsung and it has better tie-in platform features. Owners of each phone who have upgraded to the next version are definitely in favor of their particular phone, probably due to their familiarity with the make. There are very few reports of users switching between these two phone brands, which might indicate that the phones are actually on par in terms of overall features and performance.
iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Speed Test
iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Prices
Although prices vary by country and outlets, overall the Galaxy s5 is marginally cheaper than the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 is made of aluminum (resulting in a solid feel) while the Galaxy s5 is made of plastic and polycarbonate (and yet is water resistant).
iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Gaming
Playing games on both the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy s5 is just as important. Both smartphones have fantastic bright screens. Colour accuracy is better on the iPhone 6, however, which also seems to have a slightly better speaker.
Below follows a table that compares certain features of these two smartphones. It does not contain features that differ slightly or that are identical (source: www.gsmarena.com)
iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Comparison Chart
| SMARTPHONE : | IPHONE 6 | SAMSUNG S5 |
|---|---|---|
| RELEASE DATE : | September 2014 | April 2014 |
| SIZE : | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| WEIGHT : | 129 grams | 145 grams |
| SCREEN SIZE : | 4.7 inches | 5.1 inches |
| RESOLUTION : | 750 x 1334 pixels (327 ppi) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (432 ppi) |
| BATTERY : | Not replaceable; 1810 mAh; 61h endurance rating; music play capacity up to 50h |
2800 mAh; 72h endurance rating; music play capacity up to 67h; Ultra Power Saving function |
| OPERATING SYSTEM : | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.1 | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| PROCESSOR : | Dual-core 1.4 GHz | Quad-core 2.5 GHz |
| MEMORY INTERNAL : | 16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM | 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| STORAGE EXTERNAL : | None | Micro SD card up to 128 GB |
| NETWORKS : | Additional networks for 2G, 3G and 4G | LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
| WLAN : | 802.11AC WI‑FI ; Up to 20 LTE bands | Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA in addition to other identical features (see footnote) |
| INFRARED PORT : | No | Yes |
| USB : | v2.0 | v3.0 |
| PRIMARY CAMERA : | 8 MP; 3264 x 2448 pixels | 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels |
| SECONDARY CAMERA : | 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
2 MP, 1080p@30fps; dual video call |
| VIDEO CAMERA : | 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, dual-video recording |
| SENSORS : |
Touch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, |
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture, Fingerprint, Heart Rate Sensor |
| RINGTONES : | Proprietary | MP3 and WAV |
| OTHER: | Audio editing; Document editing | Air gestures; Water resistant to 1m and 30mins |
Footnote:
How much DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) will benefit owners of the Galaxy S5 will depend on digital rights management and what DLNS means for other devices the Galaxy is expected to communicate with.
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