The iPhone 5S specs vs. the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs remain to be one of the most noteworthy when it comes to smartphones. Even with the advent of new smartphones, these two tried and tested devices remain to be some's number one choice.
But when it comes to both smartphones' features, which one is a better buy?
Some are contemplating whether now is a good time to buy either of the two smartphones mentioned now that Apple has released a new iPhone and Samsung is reportedly launching one soon too. Will this now be an iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 battle?
Nontheless, user preference is the major factor in deciding which mobile device to get, some features unique to a particular phone could be it's most unique selling point.
See which one suits you best by reading a quick comparison between the iPhone 5S specs vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 specs.
Resolution
The iPhone 5s has a 1,136x640 resolution, making it incapable of playing Full HD videos. But its 377ppi pixel density that makes it impossible for users to notice individual pixels.
The Galaxy S5 on the other hand boasts of a 1,920x1080 Full HD resolution, with a 432ppi pixel density, making it compatible to play Full HD videos and browse through desktop versions of websites without having to adjust the size of the fonts.
Look
Expert Reviews said, "Apple has always been top when it comes to smartphone design and the iPhone 5s is no different. The iPhone 5s is made from anodised aluminium with diamond cut chamfered edges. It is available in gold, silver and grey. Its full-metal body feels fantastic and it's one of the best-made phones that we've ever seen. It's tough, too; even after almost a year of carrying ours around, our iPhone 5S still looks pristine."
"The Galaxy S5 has dimpled soft-touch plastic on the back, which gives it more grip. The plain black finish on the front looks stylish, too, although the silver metal effect trim around the edges remains. Unfortunately the handset is still made from plastic, rather than metal, but is available in more colours: black, white, gold and blue. To be fair to Samsung, it's done a good job of the plastic case and the handset feels well-made and doesn't have the creakiness of cheaper plastic products."
Camera
"The iPhone 5s has a 8-megapixel, back side illuminated (BSI) rear camera sensor, which is paired with a dual LED flash. It captures 3264 x 2448 resolution stills and records Full HD video at 30fps, with a slow motion function. The 1/3in sensor has 1.5µm pixels, which are significantly larger than most smartphone cameras to capture more light information," Expert Reviews noted.
"The Galaxy S5 has a 1/2.6in sensor with 1.241µm pixels. Despite having a larger 16-megapixel sensor, cramming more pixels into a smaller surface area won't necessarily increase picture quality over the iPhone. The S5's camera also uses the new ISOCELL sensor technology, which reduces the crop factor of the final image and improves dynamic range by preventing light leaking from one pixel to another. It shoots 4,640x3,480 (16.15-megapixel) stills and records 1080p video at 60fps. It is also able to record Ultra HD (4K) 3,840x2,160 video at 30fps and shoot video in high definition."
Battery
The iPhone 5S with its M7 motion processor and 1,560mAh battery gives the smartphone an excellent battery life. With its brightness set to just 50% and with other connectivity options (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS) turned off, the 5S battery can last up to 14 hours.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S5 has a larger 2,800mAh battery, but since it has a larger screen and faster processor, shorter battery life is expected. However, the smartphone can last for 17 hours if the user intends to use it for purely watching videos.
When it comes to iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6, fans should maybe wait a little longer until features of the new Galaxy are confirmed. As of writing, speculations are what thrive on the net for Samsung's newest offering.
The iPhone 6 however will be available in 2 sizes, the 4.7inch and the bigger 5.5inch iPhone 6 Plus. It will run on Apple A8, and has 1GB RAM. The new phones will both come in a curved aluminium, measuring 6.8mm thick and 7.1mm thick respectively.
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