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Samsung Galaxy S5 Price in the USA
Buying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the USA
No shop in the USA that we track has listed the Samsung Galaxy S5 yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in the USA? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the USA or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the USA supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Samsung Galaxy S5 price in the USA?
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is not listed by shops in the USA that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the USA?
We have not found a shop in the USA selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 yet. Phone shops in the USA can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 (Snapdragon 801) |
Memory
| Internal | 16GB or 32GB |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 2800 mAh |
| Charging | 5W wired |
Body
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body, textured rear cover |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| Announced | February 24, 2014 |
| Released | April 11, 2014 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Removable battery and expandable storage
- IP67 dust and water resistance
- Good camera for its time with 4K video
- Physical home button with integrated fingerprint scanner
- IR blaster for remote control functionality
Cons
- Plastic build criticized for not feeling 'premium'
- Fingerprint scanner was sometimes unresponsive
- Micro-USB 3.0 port with a flap could be cumbersome
- Bloatware (TouchWiz) was a common complaint
- Limited software updates beyond Android 6.0
In The Box & Warranty
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Handset
- 2800 mAh Battery
- Wall Charger
- USB 3.0 Cable
- Stereo Headset
- Quick Start Guide
Typically, the Samsung Galaxy S5 came with a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Questions & Answers
What is the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5?
The Samsung Galaxy S5 was released on April 11, 2014.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 waterproof?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is IP67 certified for dust and water resistance, meaning it can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S5 have a removable battery?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 features a removable 2800 mAh Li-Ion battery.
What is the main camera resolution of the Galaxy S5?
The main camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 is 16 megapixels with PDAF and is capable of recording 4K video.
Can the storage on the Samsung Galaxy S5 be expanded?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a microSDXC card slot that supports expansion up to 128GB.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy S5 run?
The Samsung Galaxy S5 originally launched with Android 4.4.2 KitKat and is officially upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.