Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S5

From $3,791
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VS
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

From $39
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Price$3,791$39
Our rating7/104/10
Battery2,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.1 in5.1 in
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)145 g158 g
ReleasedApr 2014Jun 2014
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S5 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 S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size5.1 inches5.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)1080 x 1920 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass—
Pixel density—~432 ppi

Platform

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version)Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB/AC)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801)Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330 (Snapdragon 801)Adreno 330

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Internal16GB or 32GB16GB
RAM2GB2GB
Card slotmicroSDXC, up to 128GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Single16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF—
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRAutofocus, LED flash, HDR
Video2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Resolution—16 MP

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Single2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Resolution—2 MP

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
TypeRemovable Li-IonRemovable Li-Ion
Capacity2800 mAh2800 mAh
Charging5W wired—

Body

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)144.0 x 74.0 x 8.9 mm
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)158 g
BuildPlastic body, textured rear coverPlastic body with textured back
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
IP RatingIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)—
Durability—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Other—Physical navigation buttons

Comms

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYes—
USBmicroUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTGmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
Radio—No

Launch

Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
AnnouncedFebruary 24, 2014June 2014
ReleasedApril 11, 2014—
Status—Discontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?

Samsung Galaxy S5 — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus 158 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport — Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus Jun 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport 4/10.

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