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Samsung Galaxy S5 size comparison: the next big thing, literally 'big'

Samsung Galaxy S5 size comparison: the next big thing, literally 'big'

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 13:01, by Victor H.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 size comparison: the next big thing, literally 'big'

Samsung’s next big thing, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is already here, and it’s literally ‘big’. Well, at least in comparison with the slightly smaller Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S5 features a larger, 5.1” display and that’s the main reason, but while we’re talking about a very small increase in screen size, the physical size of the device seems to have grown more noticeably.

You can spot the difference best in comparison, and that’s why we suggest you take a look right below where we compare Samsung’s brand new ‘big thing’ against its most popular rivals.

Smartphones are indeed growing larger every year and it doesn’t take a genius to notice this, and the Galaxy S5 is a good example. It’s actually grown closer to devices like the Xperia Z series, which in turn are dangerously close to phablets.

Take a look below to see how the Galaxy S5 looks when put alongside the Galaxy S4, Note 3, iPhone 5s, LG G2 and all its popular rivals.

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5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)

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posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:02

1. jexxx (Posts: 48; Member since: 23 Feb 2014)

no PRICE???

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 17:28 1

29. darkkjedii (Posts: 24472; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)

$199-299 on contract like most flagships. Off contract probably 700-800$

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:04 1

2. Skoms (Posts: 118; Member since: 03 Feb 2014)

Sony Z2 or Samsung S5

They are both water resistent

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:06 7

6. akki20892 (Posts: 3902; Member since: 04 Feb 2013)

Of course Z2. You know that.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 18:40

31. rueleonheart (Posts: 20; Member since: 24 Feb 2014)

Would seriously consider Z2 if not for the scratch prone screen protector on top of the real glass.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 19:45 2

32. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)

then remove it. that's a rather unsound reason.

i'll understand if you won't like the z2 because of the size. it's not as compact as the s5 but it has a considerably bigger battery. front facting stereo speakers and a larger camera sensor.

i thought i wouldn't like this refresh. i actually like it now. just have to wait for the price drop.

also, there will definitely be bugs andcomplaints so will just have to wait for a while

posted on 25 Feb 2014, 19:16

39. UglyFrank (Posts: 1934; Member since: 23 Jan 2014)

The battery on this won't last as long as the S5

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:07 3

8. rickysam (Posts: 44; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)

s5 its water resistant and more compact most probably with a better camera excellent battery and awsome screen n good software updates

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:20 2

11. Scomii (Posts: 25; Member since: 22 Nov 2013)

excellent battery?!!! camera?!!!!

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:34

18. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)

no OIS no good camera daylight everything works like charm even 4U-Pixle HTC One
and stop fooling ur self no phone after 2013 have good battry life one day bat is BS u can say othervise all u want

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 16:58

27. mokhtar (Posts: 405; Member since: 06 Jan 2014)

be sure and very sure , z2 camera will blow s5 camera , battery 3000 MAH ( z2) vs 2800 mah (s5) , screen is gorgeous on z2 and the best in the market now

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 19:46

33. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)

actually it's 3200 mah for the z2. it will surely be very expensive though

posted on 25 Feb 2014, 03:06

36. rickysam (Posts: 44; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)

3200mah have u seen the videoplayback capacity its just6-8hrs n for s5 its 10-12

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 16:57 1

26. mokhtar (Posts: 405; Member since: 06 Jan 2014)

z2 is waterproof , s5 is water resistant :)

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:05 1

3. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)

These devices are just getting 2 big it's out of hand...
Nice work Samsung I like the S5

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:06 7

4. eli577 (Posts: 84; Member since: 29 Jun 2010)

Still think that overall the G2 is the best.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:29 1

16. blingblingthing (Posts: 576; Member since: 23 Oct 2012)

G2 holding its own.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:06 3

5. mayur007 (Posts: 577; Member since: 10 Apr 2012)

i got tired while watching nothing new

boring....

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:07 2

7. cornerofthemoon (Posts: 601; Member since: 20 Apr 2010)

A 5 inch QHD screen would have been nice but I doubt anyone except the last son of Krypton would be able to see any real difference in quality between that and a HD screen

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:18 2

10. fanboy1974 (Posts: 1345; Member since: 12 Nov 2011)

1080p is excellent even for my 5.7" Note 3. I'd rather see brightness levels increase so that I can see the screen while on my motorcycle. 1080p should be very usable to at least 6 to 6.5".

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:38 1

20. blingblingthing (Posts: 576; Member since: 23 Oct 2012)

Great point. All this quad hd would do is some very minor marginal gain to viewing and be quite taxing on the GPU.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:09 1

9. mayur007 (Posts: 577; Member since: 10 Apr 2012)

but still it will be priced too high ..

egoisitic samsung...

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:22 3

12. Heangchanrotha (Posts: 3; Member since: 24 Feb 2014)

Finally, The Galaxy S5 has been released at MWC 2014 in Barcelona as Samsung planned. What I notice is "Disappointment about design" come from every where. Hmmm... To me actually, it's a bit ugly at the back and nothing so different from GS4 in the front, BUT it just a picture. You cannot judge it until you hold it in your palm. Remember when GS3 was announced? Everybody said Samsung was crazy to design a round phone while other manufacturers prefer rectangular one. However GS3 was still the King of android phone and almost killed HTC, LG and Sony. And when GS4 was released, everybody also complained about it's same same design to GS3, nothing different. but it was the most popular Android before the Note 3 was released. And what I notice more is, once you get used to Samsung flagship, you hardly find the other manufacturer that could leave you impression like Samsung does. Now the GS5, it does disappoint me with its design, especially the back (based on the picture). But I won't judge it until I have chance to hold it in my palm. And I do trust on Samsung strongly.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:27 1

15. Carlitos (Posts: 554; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)

Exactly feel the same way.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:23 4

13. babalove (Posts: 23; Member since: 30 Dec 2013)

samsung is becoming apple no major updates high price and more sales. hate this two

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:26

14. Carlitos (Posts: 554; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)

I don't think it was a big disappointed. Was it groundbreaking no. But it's a pretty solid upgrade.
I think the S series has been spoiled due to the Note series. I'm beginning to see that when a new Note comes around everything else looks like dips**t.
The design is meh not horrible, but nothing new either. Idc about plastic or some other metal that scratches and dents easily...do appreciate the glossy back is gone. I like the blue color.
Plus the iso cell camera is a really big bump from even the Note 3. And not just in megapixel count.

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:33 1

17. davenycept (Posts: 200; Member since: 03 Jul 2012)

Thank you..it's because everything the note does seem bigger and it makes the s-line look subpar..the note4 will have everything ppl thought would be in the S5

posted on 24 Feb 2014, 14:36 2

19. Andrewtst (Posts: 678; Member since: 25 Jan 2009)

R.I.P Samsung Galaxy S5, worst spec than my current Note 3 with the most awful design in touch flagship phone!