Samsung Galaxy S5
The first flagship with phase detection autofocus
72/100
MOBILE CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 14
Usability 14
Key Features
Key features not yet available for this item.
Shooting Capabilities
Click the Links Below for Details
Capable Genres ▼
Technical Specifications — Samsung Galaxy S5
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Main Camera | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Ultrawide Camera | None |
| Telephoto Camera | None |
| Front Camera | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Display | 5.1-inch Super AMOLED |
| Storage Options | 16GB/32GB, microSDXC slot |
| Battery | 2800 mAh |
| 5G | No |
| Water Resistance | IP67 |
| Weight | 145g |
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6.0) |
Phone Controls for Photography — Samsung Galaxy S5
Physical and software controls relevant to capturing photos on this phone.
| Control | Present | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Button (Shutter Trigger) | ✓ Present | Configurable as shutter |
| Action Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Power / Side Button | ✓ Present | |
| Face ID / Touch ID | ✓ Present | Fingerprint scanner on home button |
| Pinch-to-zoom (Gesture) | ✓ Present | |
| Tap-to-focus (Gesture) | ✓ Present | |
| Swipe for Camera Controls | ✗ Not Present | |
| Silent / Ring Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| ProRAW Shooting | ✗ Not Present | |
| ProRes Video Recording | ✗ Not Present |
Learn & Master Mobile Photography with the Samsung Galaxy S5
Your phone is a powerful camera — but the real magic comes from understanding light, composition, and technique. Our courses teach you to make award-winning images regardless of which phone you shoot with.
