Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony Xperia Z2, 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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Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone

Sony Xperia Z2

From $65
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
Price$3,791$65
Our rating7/108/10
Battery2,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Wired charging—18W
RAM (max)—3 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.1 in5.2 in
Main camera16 MP20.7 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)145 g163 g
ReleasedApr 2014Apr 2014
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine
Size5.1 inches5.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla GlassShatter proof glass

Platform

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version)Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801)Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330 (Snapdragon 801)Adreno 330

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
Internal16GB or 32GB16GB 3GB RAM
RAM2GB—
Card slotmicroSDXC, up to 128GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
Single16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
Single2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
TypeRemovable Li-IonLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Capacity2800 mAh—
Charging5W wired18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0)

Body

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)163 g (5.75 oz)
BuildPlastic body, textured rear coverGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
IP RatingIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)—
IP rating—IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE4.0, A2DP, aptX
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 On-The-Go
Radio—FM radio, RDS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy S5Sony Xperia Z2
AnnouncedFebruary 24, 2014February 2014 (MWC)
ReleasedApril 11, 2014—
Status—Released April 2014

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z2?

Sony Xperia Z2 — 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus 3,200 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z2.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z2?

Samsung Galaxy S5 — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus 163 g for the Sony Xperia Z2.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z2?

Samsung Galaxy S5 — Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus Apr 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z2.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the Sony Xperia Z2 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z2 8/10.

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