Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2015 10:49 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 11:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)10% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
432 PPI	vs	+576 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

5.1"

(back) 16MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
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Model	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 G900F (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific	Galaxy S6 Edge G925F, Samsung Zero
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), (Europe), Malaysia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/11/2014	4/10/2015
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	70.1 x 142.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.1" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (55GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	18 hours
Standby	960 hours (40 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)	• Colors: Black, Green, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 16GB)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.58W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.334W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)