Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Price | $3,748 | $39 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 158 g |
| Released | May 2014 | Jun 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.1 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Pixel density | — | ~432 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB/AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | — |
| Internal | — | 16GB |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR, BSI | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Resolution | — | 16 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Resolution | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 29 hours | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.3 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) | 144.0 x 74.0 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 170.1 g (6.0 oz) | 158 g |
| Build | Plastic body with reinforced corners | Plastic body with textured back |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Other | — | Physical navigation buttons |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | June 2014 |
| Released | May 2014 | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 Active or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport — May 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active versus Jun 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active or the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport 4/10.
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