Detailed testing of one of the most anticipated smartphones of the new season

Of course, one of the most long-awaited and expected new products among mobile devices of the coming year should be considered the next update of the flagship line of Samsung smartphones - Galaxy S5. In a special submission, the novelty does not need - in recent years, the Korean company Samsung Electronics managed not only to scandally glorify due to the countless number of litigation with competing American Apple, but also to take one of the leading places on the world market for the sale of tablets and, of course Smartphones.

Left to right: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Apple iPhone 5S

By the way, the Koreans in recent years have firmly taught users to think that Samsung always has two flagship smartphone at the same time. They are representatives of two moving parallel courses of top grocery lines - Galaxy Note and Galaxy S. Not so long ago, another update of the lineup of the tablet phones happened - the Samsung Note 3 smartphone was released on sale, about which we wrote so much at one time. Now it has come to update a series of smartphones with a more "civilized" design.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 and GALAXY S4

Smartphones of the Galaxy S series have always been greatly different from their half-plane fellow from the Note line of the Note size - it was quite elegant in dimensions of the devices. However, with the release of Galaxy S5, it is necessary to recognize, the distance, the separating them, is declining increasingly more and stronger. Moreover, not only the sizes of each regular representative of the Galaxy S line are becoming more and more, but also in the Note line, they decrease consistently. Galaxy Note 3 became the smallest among his fellows, and Galaxy S5, on the contrary, gained such large dimensions that it would already be difficult to think about: what is actually the difference between the modern representatives of two lyanes? The performance of them is absolutely the same, the design is similar, the price is also, but we have already told about the sizes. Does all the difference now lies only in the presence or absence of an electronic pen?

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 and GALAXY NOTE 3

In any case, a special technological breakthrough from the new flagship is not worth waiting for the Galaxy S line. New technological discoveries have not yet been made, and all the open has already been pronounced, and now they donate, finish, re-influence - improve functionality. And we are talking not only about Samsung devices - the entire market is generally now in anticipation of something new. This, by the way, is well noticeable for the example of the last two world IT exhibitions that have passed at the beginning of the year in Las Vegas and Barcelona. The products of the Korean company did not exception: hardware and technically new flagship is not very different from the previous one (Samsung Galaxy S4) - now improving functionality is put at the head of the corner. The possibilities of the ultra-fast data transfer, the updated camera control program interface, a wide selection of fitness applications, cardiac rhythm monitor, a fingerprint scanner, as well as agreements with leading world content and service providers on the preset of all sorts of applications with a long-term prepaid subscription. What now work in Samsung. Gigabytes and Gighellians somehow suddenly moved to the background, which, probably, for the better. Surprisingly, but its new flagship Koreans did not even add the RAM - in Galaxy S5, 2 GB of RAM, although some changes in the novelty are still in the hardware plan.

The main characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S5 (model SM-G900F)

	SAMSUNG GALAXY S5.	LG G2.	TCL Idol X +	Lenovo VIBE Z (K910)	SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 (N9005)
Screen	5.1 ", Super AMOLED	5,2 ", IPS	5 ", IPS	5.5 ", IPS	5.7 "Super AMOLED
Resolution	1920 × 1080, 432 ppi	1920 × 1080, 424 ppi	1920 × 1080, 440 ppi	1920 × 1080, 400 ppi	1920 × 1080, 386 PPI
SOC.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (4 Krait 400 kernels) @ 2.5 GHz		MediaTek MT6592 (8 Arm Cortex-A7 cores) @ 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (4 Krait 400 kernels) @ 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (4 Krait 400 kernels) @ 2.2 GHz
GPU.	Adreno 330.	Adreno 330.	Mali 450mp4	Adreno 330.	Adreno 330.
Oz	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB	3 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB	16/32 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16-64 GB
Memory card support	microSD.	—	—	—	microSD.
Operating system	Google Android 4.4.	Google Android 4.2.	Google Android 4.2.	Google Android 4.2.	Google Android 4.3.
Battery	removable, 2800 mA · h	non-removable, 3000 mA · h	non-removable, 2500 mA · h	non-removable, 3050 mA · h	removable, 3200 mA · h
Cameras	rear (16 megacle; 4k video), frontal (2 MP)		relean (13 megacles; video 1080p), frontal (2 MP)	rear (13 mp; video 1080p), frontal (5 mp, video 1080r)	rear (13 mp; video 4k), frontal (2 mp, video 1080r)
Gabarits.	142 × 73 × 8.1 mm, 145 g	139 × 71 × 8.9 mm, 143 g	140 × 69 × 7.9 mm, 120 g	149 × 77 × 7.9 mm, 147 g	151 × 79 × 8.3 mm, 168 g
average price	T-10725078.	T-10505130.	T-10632117.	T-10516952.	T-10545574.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 offers	L-10725078-10

• Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC), 4 Krait 400 kernels, 2.5 GHz
• GPU Adreno 330, 578 MHz
• Android Operating System 4.4.2 Kitkat
• SUPER AMOLED Touch Display, 5,1, 1920 × 1080, 432 PPI
• RAM (RAM) 2 GB, internal memory 16 GB
• MICROSD memory card support up to 128 GB
• Network 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE Cat.4, up to 150/50 Mbps)
• Bluetooth 4.0 Ble / Ant +
• USB 3.0, OTG, MHL
• Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC HT80, MIMO (2 × 2), Wi-Fi Access Point
• NFC, IR port
• GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS
• Camera 16 MP, autofocus, LED flash, video UHD (4K) 30 frames / s
• Camera 2 MP (Frontal)
• Accelerometer, gyroscope, distance sensor, compass, barometer, Hall sensor (magnetic field), illumination, gestures (infrared), fingerprint scanner, cardiac rhythm sensor
• Dust and moisture protection according to IP67
• Lithium-ion battery 2800 mA · h
• Sizes 142 × 72.5 × 8.1 mm
• Weight of 145 g

Appearance and ease of use

As already mentioned, the new model of the Galaxy S series has become much larger in the dimensions than the previous one. Feels in hand, the smartphone finally passed the invisible trait called "a little bit, and there will be already a bust": Now the device has become really cumbersome and surprisingly heavy. For a chest pocket of a shirt, for example, it is now a certain inaccessible guest, although, of course, people who firmly decide to go on a life path with a "shovel" in the sizes in the sizes of the new Galaxy S will not feel anything unusual. Yet it is less than Galaxy Note 3, although the difference is already minimal. Nevertheless, it is still not clear why it was necessary to make a new model so greater than the previous one with almost the same screens. At the Galaxy S4 side frames, for example, have a width of only 3 mm, and at Galaxy S5, they suddenly grow up to 4 mm, the same applies to the upper and lower parts of the frame - they also suddenly became much wider, although the screen itself is practically not changed.

As for the appearance, here the developers clearly adhere to a single design line: metal and leather, leather and metal - they are now used in all company mobile devices (including numerous wearable gadgets). It is a pity that when the current flagships are sold, the current flagships are sold in the company - maybe these devices would like to look really stylish. But no, as in the previous times, ordinary molded plastic used here to create the visibility of that the rear wall of the smartphone is made of leather. The texturing on the plastic differs from that of the Galaxy Note 3: there was a certain pseudotyase, as if a pattern was squeezed out of numerous points. It looks pretty and fresh, at least better than glossy plastic, for a long time decorated with the surfaces of all Galaxy S and Galaxy Note.

As for the metal, it is also not here: a brilliant "chrome" bezel around the perimeter of the body (exactly the same as the previous models, only with another pattern) is a spraying for plastic, and not a real metal. This bezel, by the way, was also much wider and even thicker, adding the load in the smartphone as a whole.

The surface of the rim is quite slippery - at the expense of it, as well as due to a considerable mass, the device is quite inconvenient from the surface of the table, since the confident clutch does not feel the fingers.

The back cover is easily removed from the housing and is also easy to wear - it is attached traditionally on several plastic latches, for engaging a nail there is a barely noticeable ledge. Under the lid hid slots for the SIM card and memory card, located "sandwich" one over the other.

Below was the compartment for a removable battery - it supports the cards, but the memory card is still able to replace "on the hot". The SIM card in the device is used only one, Micro-SIM format, MicroSD memory card here you can use a volume of up to 128 GB.

In the back of the smartphone there is a square window of the camera module, it is quite large in size, there is a LED flash next to it. Below in the recess is visible to the eyes of the sensor for measuring the pulse. The camera of the cardiac rhythm sensor is recessed into the housing, and it also has its backlight - a small LED element highlights the vessels applied to the finger chamber, while it leads to count the heartbeats. Even below, there is a hole for the sound of the audio dynamics from a slightly arched out of the twist, and decorates all this silver chromed company logo.

The front panel did not undergo significant changes - this is a completely recognizable element of all Samsung mobile devices. It is allocated, first of all, with its oblong mechanical key under the screen, which this time has received additional functionality. This button is also responsible for scanning a fingerprint - now no one can reproach Koreans in the fact that they have no golden smartphone with a fingerprint scanner. Unlike the iPhone scanner, here the finger can not just apply: it is necessary to spend them along the key, and even at the right speed - if you hurry, then you can fail. In this regard, the iPhone scanner looks preferable: not only you do not need to move your finger, but also you can apply your finger to the button at any angle, which allows you to keep the machine with any comfortable grip. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S5 scanner, you will have to keep the device with one hand, and another to spend on the sensor, which is quite tedious, and most users are likely to be simply disconnected.

Touch buttons next to the mechanical have a bright white backlight with a custom glow time, which commemorate. Above, above the screen, a longitudinal slot is visible to the sound of sound from the conversational speaker, the eyes of the front camera and the sensors are noticeable. There is also a LED alert indicator that shines with different colors depending on the charging status and incoming events - its functions can be configured: disabled or involved separately.

Buttons on the lateral edges of the device two: on the left - adjustment of the volume, on the right - on and locking. Large metallized keys of all Samsung smartphones have a soft move and distinct press, they are great to blindly, and in general, the products of the Korean company are one of the best on the market.

At the top one, it is cozy at one next to another headphone jack (3.5 mm) and infrared transmitter's eyes, which serves to control various techniques as a remote control. The corresponding branded software called Smart Remote moves from the model to the model - naturally, it is also here. SMART REMOTE functionality - at height: It is not only able to associate a smartphone using an infrared port with any technique, but also can act as an interactive program program.

On the lower end, the USB 3.0 connector is covered with a metallized lid with a rubber gasket - it protects the smartphone from entering dust and moisture. Yes, yes, the new flagship of the Galaxy S lineup finally got a dust value according to the IP67 standard. In principle, she also had in the previous model, but there it was a separate branch of the line called Galaxy Active. Protection in the Galaxy S5 apparatus is arranged in the same way: a rubber clock was glued to the inner surface of the back cover, and the connectors are closed with special plugs. It's nice that every time the back cover is worn or a plug is removed from the Micro-USB connector, the smartphone itself reminds you to close the protective covers (reminder can be disabled).

Well, finally, about the most pleasant: now in the arsenal of the Galaxy S lineup appeared a new color - golden. In addition to selling it, there are three more colors that have already decorated Samsung flagship devices (for example, Galaxy S3). According to tradition, they assigned romantic names: coal-black (black), sparkling white (white), electric blue (blue) and copper gold (golden). For additional decorations, in particular a keychain or strap, no mounts are provided.

Screen

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 smartphone is equipped with Super AMOLED touch matrix. Screen dimensions are 63 × 113 mm, diagonal - 5.1 inches, resolution - 1920 × 1080 points. Such a parameter as the density of pixels per inch is here 432 PPI - the density of the points is very high.

Outside the screen is covered with protective glass. The thickness of the side frame from the edge of the screen to the edge of the case is approximately 4 mm, the frames are not very narrow, in the previous model they were less.

The display brightness can be manually adjusted, and you can use automatic adjustment. Multitouch technology here allows you to process up to 10 simultaneous touches. The screen can be controlled by hands in gloves, while it becomes more sensitive to any touch, so that the settings are prudently left the ability to disconnect this function. There is a smartphone and an approximation sensor that blocks the screen when making a smartphone to the ear.

Detailed examination with the use of measuring instruments was conducted by the editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections of Alexey Kudryavtsev. We present his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the brightness of the reflected objects, there is a very effective anti-glare filter, which is superior to a decrease in the brightness of the reflection of the Google Nexus 7 screen filter (2013) (hereinafter just Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens (left - Nexus 7, on the right - Samsung Galaxy S5, then they can be distinguished by size):

Due to the small difference in the color of the reflection and framework, it is difficult to visually evaluate the magnitude of the decrease in the brightness of the reflection, however, statistics from the graphics editor shows that the screen at S5 is really slightly darker than Nexus 7. Two of the reflected objects is very weak, this testifies There is no air gap between the layers of the screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (tight-repellent) coating, (very effective, maybe a little better than that of Google Nexus 7), so traces from the fingers are removed significantly, and appear at a lesser speed than in the case of conventional glass.

When the white field is outputing the entire screen and with manual control, its maximum value was 340 kD / m², minimum - 2 cd / m². Despite the highest brightness value, even with bright daylight, the smartphone can be used, since it helps an effective anti-glare filter. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that in this case the smaller the white area on the screen, the brighter, that is, the actual maximum brightness of white areas will be almost always higher than the specified value. For example, when withdrawing white on half of the screen, the maximum brightness with manual adjustment increases to 360 cd / m². Mode with low brightness without problems allows you to use your smartphone even in complete darkness. It works automatic brightness adjustment over the light sensor (it is located to the right of the front loudspeaker). In the work of this function, you can make adjustments by moving the setting slider from −5 before +5 units. Next for three conditions, we give the screen brightness values \u200b\u200bfor the three values \u200b\u200bof this setting - for −5 , 0 and +5 . In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness decreases to 4, 9 and 16 kD / m², respectively (in general is dark), in conditions lit by artificial offices (approximately 400 lux), the brightness is set to 100, 180 and 270 kD / m² (acceptable ), in a brightly lit environment (corresponds to a clear day outdoor, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) - rises to 420-425 kD / m² for all three correction values, which is more maximum with manual adjustment and should be enough To provide readability in the sun. In principle, the result of the operation of this function corresponds to the expected. When reduced brightness, modulation appears with a frequency of 240 Hz. The figure below shows the dependences of the brightness (vertical axis) from time to time (horizontal axis) for the three brightness settings:

It can be seen that on the maximum brightness, the modulation is practically absent (amplitude is insufficient for visual flicker distinguishability), but on medium and low brightness relative modulation amplitude high, so the flicker image can be seen in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with the quick eye movement. Depending on individual sensitivity, such flicker may cause increased fatigue.

This smartphone uses the Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix on organic LEDs. The full color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but green subpixels are twice as much as possible as RGBG. This is confirmed by a microfotography fragment:

(For comparison, you can get acquainted with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technician.)

For such matrices, Samsung introduced the name Pentile RGBG.. Screen resolution The manufacturer believes on green subpixels, in two others it will be two times lower. The location and form of subpixels in this embodiment is similar to the option in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen. This version of Pentile RGBG is better than an old with red squares, rectangles of blue and strips of green subpixels. Nevertheless, some irregularities of contrasting borders and other artifacts are still present. For example, when withdrawing the black and white worlds through one pixel (the original can be taken from here) the vertical lines look uneven, and the horizontal is non-contrast and are not separated by a white, but a greenish gap. The fragment (reference is available for the source photo) of the macro photography reveals the reason:

It can be seen that the vertical lines have a black gap and the fact that in the amount of the colors of subpixels can be considered white, but due to the red subpixels, some irregularities of lines occurs on one side. In the case of horizontal lines there is no white gap (there are green subpixels), nor black (there are red and blue subpixels). However, these artifacts are purely academic interest, since in conditions of mobile use it is extremely difficult to visually distinguish so small details. As a result, the resolution is leveling "features" of the Pentile RGBG matrix.

The screen is characterized by magnificary angles of the review, however, the white color when there is a light shade on relatively large corners, but the black color is simply black under any corners (although the reflection from bright objects has a bluish halo stretched out horizontally, which is why black sections May be slightly breathed to acquire a "metal" shade). So black that the contrast parameter in this case is simply not applicable. With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the white field is excellent. For comparison, we give the pictures on which the same images are displayed on the Samsung Galaxy S5 screens and the second participant of the competition, while the brightness of the screens is set to about 210 kD / m². Perpendicular to screens White field:

You can note the excellent uniformity of the brightness and color tone of the white field. And test picture (in mode Standard):

The color rendition is clearly not bad, but with all the conventionality of the forced color balance in the camera installed on 6500 K, it is clear that the colors of S5 is clearly "colder" and have too high saturation. Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen. White field:

The brightness at an angle in both screens has decreased noticeably (in order to avoid strong blackout, the shutter speed is doubled in comparison with previous two photos), but in the case of Samsung, the brightness drop is expressed much less. And test picture:

It can be seen that the colors did not "float" all screens and the brightness of Samsung S5 at an angle is noticeably higher.

Switching the status of the matrix elements is performed almost instantly, but the step (or two) 16.7 ms width may be present on the front (or less than shutting speed) (or two) (corresponds to the screen update rate of 60 Hz). For example, it looks like a dependence of brightness from time when moving from black to a shade of 25% (by numerical color value) and back:

In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to loops stretching for moving objects, but with normal use to see these artifacts are almost impossible. Rather, on the contrary - dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are distinguished by high definition and even some "dongy" movements.

The ability to set up color reproduction is implemented on a page with a selection of profiles, one of which implies some automatic adjustment (profile Adapt Display.):

In case one of three fixed profiles is selected, except for the profile Dynamic, built according to 32 points with an equal interval of the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal any drool in either lights, nor in the shadows, and the indicator of the approximating power function is 2.28-2.30, which is slightly higher than the standard value of 2.2 At the same time, the real gamma curve practically does not deviate from power dependence:

For profile Dynamic Gamma curve has a slightly expressed S-shaped character, which increases the visible contrast of the image. Recall that in the case of OLED screens, the brightness of the image fragments is dynamically changing in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - decreases for light in general images and increases for dark. As a result, the obtained dependence of brightness from the shade (gamma curve) is most likely not a little corresponds to the gamma curve of the static image, since the measurements were carried out with a consistent output of shades of gray almost full screen. This dynamism of the image rises when the option is selected. Autonaster. Screen brightness. Below are the dependence of brightness on the time obtained when switching from the black field to white and back with the turned off and the included option. Autonaster. Screen brightness:

In the second case, the brightness after a while begins to drop. The picture is slightly darkened, but the energy is slightly saved.

Color coverage in case of profiles Dynamic, Standard and Professional photography Very wide and almost covers ADOBE RGB:

When choosing a profile Cinema The coverage is pressed to the borders of the SRGB, but still remains a little wider:

No correction spectra components are very well divided:

In case of profile Cinema With the maximum correction, the components of the colors are slightly mixed up to each other:

Note that on screens with a wide color coverage of the color of conventional images optimized for SRGB devices, it looks unnaturally saturated. This can be seen on the above photos. However, a visual assessment showed that when choosing a profile Cinema Saturation is noticeably reduced, and the colors become close to natural. The photograph of the screen received after selecting this profile is shown below:

Unfortunately, the most recognizable shades - the skin, for example, remain slightly oversaturated.

The balance of shades on the scale of gray is imperfect, but, in general, acceptable. Color temperature in profiles Dynamic and Standard Essentially above 6,500 K, in the two remaining - close to 6500 K, while on the scale of the scale of gray from white to dark gray, this parameter changes not very much. The deviation from the spectrum of an absolutely black body (ΔE) to the most part of the gray scale remains below 10 units, which is considered a good indicator for the consumer device, and also changes rigorously:

(The darkest areas of the gray scale in most cases can not be considered, since the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

Let us sum up: the screen has a sufficiently high maximum brightness and a very effective anti-glare filter, so a smartphone without any problems can be used outdoors even a summer sunny day. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. Permissible, and in bright light - it is even recommended to use the automatic adjustment mode that works more or less adequately. A very good oleophobic coating and close to the standard color balance must be attributed to the dignity of the screen and close to the standard color balance (when choosing the appropriate profiles). At the same time we recall about the general advantages of OLED screens: true black color, excellent uniformity of the white field, less than that of the LCD, the drop in the brightness of the image at a view at an angle. The disadvantages include the modulation of the brightness of the screen appears during medium and low brightness values. In users who are particularly sensitive to flicker, due to this, increased fatigue may occur. Nevertheless, in general, the screen quality is very high.

Sound

In the sound plan, the smartphone is approximately the same as Galaxy S4. The sound in the measure of bassy, \u200b\u200blow frequencies is not deprived, clean in the entire range, but not so much loud - there were devices and the pogrom (HTC One or Oppo Find 5, for example). The sound grill is embedded in the back wall, so the sound is muted when the device lies on the table. In the conversational dynamics, the voice of a familiar interlocutor, the timbre and intonation remain recognizable, the telephone conversations on the Samsung Galaxy S5 are quite comfortable.

To play musical compositions in the apparatus, a choice of three preset players is provided: Google Play Music, Yandex.Music and its own Samsung player. All sound effects when playing melodies by the branded player are combined by technology called SoundAlive - True, some of them are available only with connected headphones. The same applies to the sound optimization function. A variety of virtual effects is presented a lot, they are combined here in the matrix of squares, you can experiment for a very long time.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy S5 is equipped with two digital camera modules with a resolution of 16 and 2 megapions. Frontal takes pictures with a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080, with the same resolution removes the video.

The main, rear camera is equipped with a new 16 megapixel module with heavy autofocus (focusing for 0.3 s), stabilization, single-section LED flash and the ability to shoot video in the UHD resolution (4K). In addition to one fashionable function - video filming with a resolution of 4K, it also uses the other here: as in the newest Sony Xperia Z2, there is the possibility of selective focus, which allows you to highlight a certain part of the image, leaving the background blurred. That is, now to create the effect of a shallow depth of field (DOF) no longer need to use special lenses and lenses.

When shooting in automatic mode, which is installed by default, the photos are obtained in size 5312 × 2988. I liked the design and organization of the new camera control interface. Here, as in the case of the audio planning menu, everything is separated on the equivalent cells, each of which is always in plain form, interactive, the drawing of them is distinct, all menus is perfectly visible even on the brightest sunlight. In general, the camera control settings menu managed, perhaps, the best on the market for the convenience of access to all functions and overall visibility.

The camera can shoot a video in the UHD resolution (4k), several permissions are provided to the selection to a maximum up to 3840 × 2160. The settings are traditionally for the last top models of the mobile market there are also modes of slow and steady shooting. Examples of test rollers are presented below.

• Roller №1 (189 MB, 3840 × 2160, 4K)
• Roller # 2 (58 MB, 1920 × 1080, 1080p)
• Roller # 3 (123 MB, 3840 × 2160, 4K indoors)
• Roller №4 (71 MB, 1280 × 720, slow)
• Roller number 5 (4 MB, 1920 × 1080, steady)

Examples of photos with our comments are presented below.

	The sharpness of the snapshot is good.
	On the frame of the frame, the sharpness is also not bad.
	Small details worked fine enough.
	With the opposite light, the camera copes not so good, but the exposition is not bad.
	On thin lines, you can see small waves from the work of the noise - but only under the closer look.
	With insufficient lighting, you can see noises - however, relatively small.
	The camera is well handled noises in the shadows. True, the detailing from this little suffers.
	Macro with insufficient lighting is good for the camera, but it is worth using the focus due to relatively long exposure.
	With good lighting, macro shot is good for the camera well.
	Another example is not bad macro.
	The text has been worked well, but a bit damaged. However, it is possible that the camera works carefully with smaller text.
	Stitching panoramas is almost perfect. They suffer only dynamic objects, which is quite natural.

	Lighting ≈1300 luxury. The camera copes very well.
	Lighting ≈460 luxury. The situation is practically not changing.
	Lighting ≈240 lux. Noise becomes noticeable, especially their processing.
	Lighting ≈240 lux, flash. The flash significantly improves the situation, almost returning the initial resolution.
	Lighting<1 люкс. В темноте камера не справляется.
	Lighting<1 люкс, вспышка. И в темноте вспышка отрабатывает очень хорошо.

First of all, it is worth noting that now the camera has a 1 / 2.6 sensor ", and not just a greater permission, while the smartphone cameras were honored only with 1/3 format matrices" (not counting Nokia), and even less While Sony did not dare to install 1 / 2.3 format sensor in Xperia Z1. So Samsung after Sony began slow, but loyal movement towards improving the quality of the pictures. And, I must say, the result is noticeable to an inquisitive look.

Firstly, good work with noises is already visible. The processing of them still leaves much to be desired, but if you do not consider images of pixelno, then notable strong color noises in the shadows are almost not visible. Of course, this is the result of the work of the noise, but more resolution allows it to work more subtle, and the increased size of the sensor slightly reduces the likelihood of severe noise. Of course, I will not start in the reasoning about the size of the pixel (like HTC) and allegedly flowing from this chamber's qualities, but the increase in the sensor definitely brings fruits. Secondly, the detailing of the image has improved, which is also the merit of more resolution and an enlarged sensor.

I would like Samsung to still refine the noise, then the camera can already be compared with ordinary compacts. Although without it, she manifests themselves very worthily, and it can be seen that it worked well above her. The optics of the camera works quite smoothly throughout the entire field of frame and on all plans. Of course, it would be strange to see the flagship flaws in such places, however, we already faced. Sharping can be found only if you know where to look for. The only thing that is really impossible to be called perfect is the work of the noise - it looks very archaic with a similar result of processing in the pictures of the modern flagship.

According to the results of the shooting of the stand, it can be concluded that the real resolution of the pictures may not be highest, but we have already stipulated that in this case it is not the main characteristic, especially in the neighborhood of such values, since the resolution can be high, but not at the same time Natural. However, the resolution of the camera is very decent. It is also worth noting the good work of the outbreak, and the sensor, which has enough steadily work with different lighting.

In general, the camera is made very worthy, almost at the level of compact cameras. Of course, it has something to work on it, and in general there is where to strive. But in the present form, it is well suited for shooting documentary and artistic plots.

Telephone part and communication

On the communication capabilities of Samsung Galaxy S5, the developers make a special emphasis: the smartphone works in the fifth generation of Wi-Fi 802.11ac networks with 2 × 2 MIMO mode - in this mode data can be accepted and transmitted in two streams, that is, up to two times faster than In the first generations of 802.11ac devices compatible. In addition, the device provides support for a large number of 4G (LTE) frequencies and speeds corresponding to the LTE Category 4 standard - up to 150 Mbps. With the SIM card of the domestic operator, the megaphone smartphone in practice confidently finds and works with the LTE network.

In addition, the smartphone has support for the Wi-Fi range of 5 GHz and NFC Standard. You can organize a wireless access point through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels, there is a Wi-Fi Direct mode. The navigation module works with the GPS system (with A-GPS) and from the domestic GLONASS. The speed and quality of the operation of the GPS module does not cause complaints: the system works quickly, trouble-free, the navigation module finds the first satellites almost instantly, and even indoors.

Spontaneous reboots / shutdowns during testing was not observed. The smartphone screen is large, so the drawing of letters and numbers of virtual keyboards is quite comfortable for control. It is very convenient that there is a dedicated top row with numbers - do not have to switch the layout each time. But the layout itself and the location of the keys are not like others, instead of simply pressing the selected button with the image of the globe, here you have to switch the language layouts by side scrolling on the space key, which is definitely less convenient. The telephone application supports Smart Dial, that is, during the dialing of the phone number immediately, the search first letters in contacts are immediately performed. Supporting an unbearable letter with sliding here is here, but the ability to sign the keyboard closer to one of the edges, as on the Galaxy Note series tablet, there is no.

OS and Software

As a system, the Google Android Software Platform is used. 4.4.2 (Kitkat) and the brand graphical user interface Touchwiz, the appearance of which has undergone changes. He became, according to a new fashion, more "flat", which clearly went to him, although the traditional Asian alay is left. The appearance of the settings menu has changed: now all icons have the form of absolutely identical circles and are located in the form of a single long list. But, naturally, the menu display can be changed, leading to the old view with vertical tabs. In this case, there will be no four, as before, but six. In general, the new type of interface and the settings menu liked more than the old one: everything is combed, ordered, symmetrically, work with various subsections of the menu has become intuitively more understandable. The menu of the installed applications has not changed significant changes, but now you can display a special button to the work screen, by clicking on which the context menu opens with rapid access to the most popular applications. The notifications menu received two additional dedicated oval buttons to quickly transition to the search throughout the smartphone and turning on the quick connection function to familiar devices.

Another way to block the smartphone is now added another: you can block the screen using a fingerprint, the scanner of which is built into the center key under the screen. To successfully memorize the texture of the pillow of your finger, it is necessary to spend on a sensor at least eight times, after that you will have to come up with a standard digital code in case for five attempts to the finger remain unrecognized. It's a shame when the developer also imposes restrictions on the personal password of the personal password: an attempt to limit the digital password failed - it is necessary to move the numbers with letters.

By the way, the issue of security has strengthened in Samsung Galaxy S5 and another innovation: now, by the appearance of the "Children" mode, you can open access only to certain allowed programs, after which it is calmly entrusting the device for 30 thousand rubles to play a child.

If we were talking about the games, it is worth noting that on the smartphone we have been tested with such games like Dead Trigger 2 and Asphalt 8 - no problems with their playback are found.

Another specific mode of operation has been added to the smartphone, which developers themselves spoke a lot about presentations. In fact, this is a regular energy-saving mode that has any built-in program to save energy in mobile devices, simply Samsung brings its smartphone in this mode at all until complete "exhaustion". When the maximum power saving mode is activated, all network interfaces are not only disabled, but also the graphical interface of the shell becomes black and white, and the number of applications allowed to work is rigidly limited. Naturally, in such a mode, the smartphone can "work out" much longer (who would doubt), but this work will be carried out in a very limited framework.

One of the central applications on the modern SAMSUNG top smartphones, which the developers constantly resemble the developers, is a program for tracking his own health called s Health. The program has a wide range of functions useful to strengthen the health of functions: a pedometer, recording of physical exercises, controlling power control, etc. Now the application not only received a new version of Health 3.0, but also acquired additional functionality in the form of a dedicated hardware meter of the pulse. In principle, some programs have previously tried to read heart blows using an ordinary camera of a smartphone, and now it was allocated for this entire unit with a small camera and backlit. It is necessary to make a finger to the deepening in the rear of the smartphone, and then the program reads your pulse. Naturally, these data persists, processed and derived in the form of graphs and tips on keeping a healthy lifestyle.

Performance

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 hardware platform is based on a single-chip file system (SOC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 801. The new platform has the functionality of Snapdragon 800 with a slightly larger frequency of processor cores: Snapdragon 801 can work at frequencies up to 2.45 GHz, while the nestound frequency of the previous one The version of the chip was limited to 2.36 GHz.

Support in the processing processor processor here provides the same ADRENO 330 video source here, but also a frequency increases here: the GPU is already accelerated to 578 MHz instead of 450 MHz. About 12 GB (out of 16) are available for the user's needs for the user's needs in the device, the amount of RAM is 2 GB - in this regard, no extension, surprisingly, did not happen, while Sony equipped his newest flagship three gigabytes random access memory. MicroSD memory cards in this model are supported, you can also connect external flash drives, keyboards and mice using a special adapter in OTG mode.

Since the most powerful and most productive of competing serial platforms is now SOC MediaTek MT6592, the configuration of which includes eight full-fledged processor cores, [at the same time] functioning at a frequency up to 2 GHz, then it is logical to be included in the comparison primarily it is its results. Recall that quite recently we released a review of a powerful TCL Idol X + smartphone, whose work is built on the maximum version of this platform. Also, to comparison, of course, it is worth adding the results demonstrated in the same tests of the previous version of the Qualcomm platform - Snapdragon 800, which has all the top smartphones last year. However, the most important battle today will not take place today, because the main competitor of the hero of today's review, the flagship smartphone Sony Xperia Z2, also built on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, until I reached our test laboratory. In the near future we will definitely compare it with the SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 data obtained today.

To get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe performance of the platform of the test smartphone, we will carry out a standard set of tests.

All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the most recent versions of popular benchmarks, we are conveniently reduced to the table. The table usually adds several other devices from various segments, also tested on similar recent versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the resulting dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of the same comparison, it is impossible to submit results from different versions of the benchmarks, so "for the scenes" there are many decent and actual models - due to the fact that they at one time passed the "obstacles' band" on previous versions of test programs.

Testing in MobileXPRT, as well as in the latest versions of Antutu 4.x and Geekbench 3:

Test results are as follows. As for the competing MediaTek MT6592, then with it the newest Qualcomm system (Snapdragon 801) coped in all articles. In general, it is absolutely not surprising if you consider that the previous version of Snapdragon 800 coped with it. As for comparison with SNAPDRAGON 800, according to the results of all real gain tests, it has practically not been detected: all the same maximum 35k points in Antutu, and in the rest of the benchmarks, the difference is hapher - within the limits of the error.

By the way, as for these most resultant numbers: since the smartphone tested today is a landmark device, and the rest will be equal to it throughout the year, then it is probably worth reminding a fresh alignment of forces. If you rely on the numbers of the popular benchmark Antutu, it looks approximately as follows: eight MEDIATEK MT6592 cores with a frequency of 2 GHz demonstrate in this test of 31K points (26 thousand points in eight-core Zopo 998 and ThL T100S with a lower frequency of processor cores - 1.7 GHz), And about 35 thousand - in top smartphones, such as LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1, Acer Liquid S2, and now Samsung Galaxy S5, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/801 hardware platform. Two main outputs obtained as a result of all these comparisons are suggested: TCL Idol X + is the first smartphone on the MediaTek platform, which managed to closely get to the leading solutions on Qualcomm, albeit by twice the processor cores. And the second: the new version of the Qualcomm top platform practically did not make an increase in performance, although this microscopic superiority allowed her even stronger to gain a faster on the podium's podium as a unconditional leader among the platforms for mobile devices. According to this, Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 platform is currently one of the most powerful smartphones on the planet.

When testing in 3DMark for the most productive smartphones now it is possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the resolution of the rendering is fixed to 720p and is turned off by VSYNC (due to which the speed can rise above 60 FPS).

The results of the testing of the graphics subsystem in the Epic Citadel game test, as well as Basemark X and Bonsai Benchmark:

MALI-450MP4 video subsystem retardation is still noticeable: this video inspector issues approximately 47 FPS in those test modes in which Adreno 330 issues 60 FPS.

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for the benchmarks to estimate the speed of the JavaScript engine, it is always worth making a discount on the fact that they are significantly dependent on the browser in which they are launched, so that the comparison may be truly correct only in the same OS and browsers, and such an opportunity is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

Video playback

To test "omnivities" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special capabilities, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats that constitute the bulk of the content available on the content network. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have the support of hardware decoding of videos at the chip level, since to process modern options due to the processor nuclei are most often impossible. Also, it is not necessary to wait from the mobile device of decoding everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to PC, and no one is going to challenge it.

With the video playback, Samsung Galaxy S5 is not so smooth, as I would like. It is amazing, but it is one of the rare smartphones in which the popular MX recorder refuses to start with a hardware + decoder, and most often only this option and saves the position when the regular player cannot play the audio track of the file. That is, in the case of Samsung Galaxy S5 in order to properly lose three of the five of our test files (MKV), you will have to use a software decoder (at a minimum, to decode sound - video can be decoded with hardware) - Neither the aparthotel or hardware + Nor, naturally, the regular video player decoder is not able to lose these types of file types in the network. And this is a clear drawback, because we have a solution with excellent in all parameters with a large and high-quality screen and maximum performance that could be an excellent multimedia assistant. By the way, similar problems are found at Galaxy Note 3 - we hope that with the release of updates for MX Player, the situation will somehow change. By the way, at the top smartphones of LG and Sony in this tablet always full order, for even their own hardware, they are able to play all the files presented, not to mention the support of all MX player modes.

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player.	Full video player
DVDRip.	AVI, XVID 720 × 400 2200 Kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal
Web-DL SD	AVI, XVID 720 × 400 1400 Kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal
Web-DL HD	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 3000 Kbps, AC3
BDRip 720p.	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 4000 Kbps, AC3	reproduced normally, sound only with software decoder (Hardware + not supported)	video is reproduced normally, no sound
BDRip 1080p.	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080 8000 Kbps, AC3	reproduced normally, sound only with software decoder (Hardware + not supported)	video is reproduced normally, no sound

¹ Sound in MX Video Player was played only after switching to software decoding (mode Hardware + not supported); the regular player does not have such a setup

Additionally, the MHL interface was tested. To test it, we used the LG IPS237L monitor that supports a direct MHL connection using a passive adapter cable from the Micro-USB connector on HDMI. Recall that Samsung has implemented its type of interface at the physical level. As a result, for connecting an external MHL device, you need to use special adapters or connect standard MHL adapters through simple passive adapters. In this case, the test was performed using the Samsung branded adapter, while the conclusion on MHL was carried out in a resolution of 1920 to 1080 pixels with a frequency of 60 frame / s.

With a portrait orientation of the smartphone, the image output to the monitor screen is also carried out in the portrait orientation, while the image on the monitor is written into the screen boundaries in height, and the on the right and on the left are wide black fields. In this case, the actual resolution on the monitor screen, of course, is lower than permission on the smartphone screen. With the landscape orientation of the smartphone, the image output to the monitor screen is carried out in the landscape orientation, while the image on the monitor is written in the screen boundary and exactly corresponds to the image on the smartphone screen. Exception - starter screen, which is displayed only in portrait orientation:

The sound on MHL is displayed (in this case, the sounds were heard through the headphones connected to the monitor, since there are no loudspeakers in the monitor) and it has good quality. At the same time, at least multimedia sounds through the loudspeaker of the smartphone itself are not displayed, and the volume is adjusted by the buttons on the smartphone housing. In principle, in the smartphone settings, you can choose the sound output mode - stereo or volumetric. However, in our case, the monitor took only stereo sound, so there was no choice. MHL connected smartphone is charging.

To test the image output of the video files to the screen itself, we used a set of test files with moving on one division per frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see "Testing methods for playing devices and displaying a video signal. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screenshots with shutter speed in 1 C helped to determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: resolution ranged (1280 per 720 (720p), 1920 at 1080 (1080p) and 3840 at 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames / s). In the tests, we used the MX Player video player in the hardware mode, since there were many artifacts in the hardware + mode. The results of this test (block entitled as the "smartphone screen") are reduced to the table:

Note: If in both columns Uniformity and Pass Green estimates are exhibited, it means that, most likely, when viewing the films of artifacts caused by uneven alternation and passage of frames, or will not be seen at all, or their number and notice will not affect the preservation of viewing. Red marks indicate possible problems associated with playing relevant files.

According to the frame output criterion, the quality of video files playback on the smartphone itself is high, since frames (or frames of frames) can be outlined with more or less uniform intervals, and there are no frames of frames. The smartphone can even show files with a 4K resolution to 30P inclusive. However, uniform alternation of frames is a relatively unstable state, since some external and internal background processes lead to a periodic failure of the correct interval between frames. When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 to 1080 (1080p) on the smartphone screen, the image of the video file is displayed exactly along the border of the screen, one to one pixels, that is, in the initial resolution (with amendment for some Pentile features). The brightness range displayed on the screen actually corresponds to the standard range 16-235 - in the shadows of the entire pair of shades merged with black color, but all gradations are displayed in the lights. However, dark scenes may not look very good, since the darkest shades are too different in brightness and color tone, which can lead to excessive visibility of compression artifacts.

With the MHL connected monitor when playing a video full-time player, the video file image is displayed only in the landscape orientation, while only the picture of the video file is displayed on the monitor, and only information elements and virtual controls are displayed on the smartphone screen.

The results of the output tests on the monitor are shown in the table above in the MHL block. The quality of the output is very good. When playing a video files with Full HD (1920 per 1080 pixels) on the monitor screen, the image of the video file is displayed exactly along the screen border with the preservation of true proportions, and the resolution corresponds to the permission of Full HD. The brightness range displayed on the monitor is equal to the standard range of 16-235, that is, in the shadows and in the lights are displayed all gradations of shades.

Typical output: MHL connection can be used for games, viewing movies, withdrawing web pages and other activities that wins from multiple screen size increases. True, you will have to purchase an adapter for Samsung or find the appropriate adapter.

Battery life

The lithium-ion battery installed in the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a good on modern standards, but not a record capacity of 2800 mA · h. Accordingly, in terms of the duration of autonomous work, the device showed very good results, which we traditionally reduced in a comparative table.

	Battery capacity	Reading mode	Video mode	3D game mode
SAMSUNG GALAXY S5.	2800 mA · h	17 h. 20 m.	12 h. 30 m.	4 h. 30 m.
TCL Idol X +	2500 mA · h	12 h. 30 m.	7 h. 20 m.	3 h. 00 m.
Lenovo Vibe Z.	3050 mA · h	11 h. 45 m.	8 h. 00 m.	3 h. 30 m.
Acer Liquid S2.	3300 mA · h	16 h. 40 m.	7 h. 40 m.	6 h. 00 m.
LG G Flex	3500 mA · h	23 h. 15 m.	13 h. 30 m.	6 h. 40 m.
LG G2.	3000 mA · h	20 h. 00 m.	12 h. 30 m.	4 h. 45 m.
Sony Xperia Z1.	3000 mA · h	11 h. 45 m.	8 h. 00 m.	4 h. 30 m.
SAMSUNG NOTE 3 N9005	3200 mA · h	22 h. 30 m.	14 h. 00 m.	4 h. 45 m.

Uninterrupted reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) with a minimum comfortable level of brightness (the brightness was set per 100 cd / m²) lasted until the battery was completely discharged, and when you continuously view video from YouTube in high quality (HQ) with The same brightness level through the home network Wi-Fi machine lasted 12.5 hours, in the 3D-games mode, the smartphone could have retained for such a screen of 4.5 hours, and such stability was really pleased: his predecessor Galaxy S4 at first was strongly overheated and with These tests should be coped poorly, and only with updating the firmware the situation has normalized. With the new flagship, before the start of sales, there were no problems in this regard, and by the way, the device heats a significantly less than its predecessor.

Outcome

Summarize the SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 review at the same time and easily and difficult. Easy, because no one, perhaps, do not need to explain why the flagship smartphones of the Korean company are deservedly among the best on the market. And it allocates them not only the combination of top technical characteristics and maximum performance, there is still something else. As it seems to us, the company is one of the few who is not ashamed to look at the desires of users. For most manufacturers, it always remains only not fulfilled by pathoral promises-slogans, and in practice, no matter how much users do not have robbed about something, they will not get it. But the Koreans have a completely different point of view at this expense, they will readily satisfy any desires of buyers. Want a removable battery? - Get. Do you need a memory card slot? - Yes, for God's sake, we do not feel sorry! Suddenly love golden color? - So, and now we have a golden smartphone. And these are such simple actions to couple with the good quality of products and enormous production volumes, the Korean company managed to climb on the very top of the mountain, extinguishing on the path of many, and someone simply dropping from the rock. Survives the one who knows how to adapt, and it is best of all at Koreans.

As for the hero of today's review directly, here it is safe to say that he became a worthy successor of the flagship rule. Excellent screen, powerful filling, complete technical equipment, good battery life and maximum functionality, a few added features like a pulser and imprint scanner - all this is worthy of praise. Although, it is worth recognizing that in the fifth Galaxy S there was no such noticeable innovations so that it was possible to call it a completely new model with full right, in terms of design and appearance so accurately (in this regard, by the way, even a kind of decline took place: The smartphone has become harder, larger, gross is all recognized). It is even surprising how this Koreans did not name the Galaxy S4S model - such a generally accepted "letter modifier", denoting the improved version of the model, would be more to the place. But this all is just confused by little.

But what is really depressing, so this is what Samsung climbs prices for their top smartphones. It seems that Koreans are no longer remembered that prices can sometimes vary - got with the previous flagship to a 30 thousandth mark and now exhibit the same price tag for all subsequent models as granted. The tricky thought in the heads of entrepreneurs is obviously as follows: "For the first time they will subside, but the next will already be rejoiced with the fact that even higher did not raise the price." So, by the way, it happened: now users are rejoicing that the price of the new flagship at the start of sales was not raised higher than that of the previous one. This is very disturbing, and of course on this background to recommend that such a device is difficult to purchase: it is definitely very worthy, but for many Samsung products can not be on the pocket now. Have we thought five years ago, what will we talk to the future about the products of this Korean company?

This year (February 24, if to be accurate), a new flagship smartphone of the Korean company was presented - for the first month of sales, the novelty was separated by a circulation of more than 11 million copies. Thus, surpassing by 10% indicators of its predecessor (Samsung Galaxy S4) for the same period. We note to achieve this level of sales for the Samsung Galaxy S3 model in the company went as much as 50 days, and similar volumes of Samsung Galaxy S2 models and Samsung Galaxy S were implemented only in five and seven months, respectively.

We offer to start an overview of the novelties with technical specifications:

Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics.
	SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 (SM-G900H)
Type, Form Factor	Smartphone, Monoblock
Communication standards			850/900/1800 / 1900 MHz
			850/900 / 1900/2100 MHz
High-speed data transmission	GPRS (32-48 Kbps), EDGE (236 kbps), HSDPA + (up to 21.6 Mbps), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbps)
SIM Card Type
CPU	Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (5422): microarchitecture ARM Big.little, Cortex-A15 (4 cores, 1.9 GHz) + Cortex-A7 (4 kernels, 1.3 GHz)
Graphic adapter	ARM MALI-T628 MP6, up to 695 MHz
	Super AMOLED, 5,1 ", 1920 x 1080 Points (432 PPI), touch, capacitive, multi-touch (up to 10 touch), protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3
RAM
Permanent memory
Card reader	microSD (up to 128 GB)
Interfaces	1 x Micro-USB 3.0 1 x MINI-JACK audio jack 3.5 mm
Multimedia	Acoustics
	Sound processing
	Microphone
	Basic	16 MP ISOCELL-module S5K2P2XX (1.12 μm, 1 / 2.6 "), autofocus, electronic stabilization, definition of persons, LED flash, recording video in 4K ULTA HD format (30 fps)
	Frontal	2 MP, video recording in 1080p format
Communication capabilities		802.11 A / B / G / N / AC (2.4 / 5 GHz), VHT80 MIMO (2x2, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi HotSpot)
	Sensor gestures, fingerprint scanner, pulsometer, accelerometer, Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Sensor approximation, light sensor, gyroscope, barometer, LED indicator
Battery	Lithium-ion: 2800 mA ∙ h
Charger	Input: 100 ~ 240V AC. eg at 50/60 Hz Exit: 5 V post. eg, 2 a
	Protection against dust and moisture according to IP67 standard
	142 x 72.5 x 8, 1 mm
	Coal-black
Operating system	Android 4.4.2 Kitkat.
User interface	TOUCHWIZ NATURE UX 3.0
Official guarantee	12 months
Products webpage

Appearance, location of elements

Despite the fact that a large number of users complained about rather minor differences between the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S3, especially in terms of design and materials used, and the company announced a change in the strategy in the production of flagships (even changed the main designer), Samsung Galaxy S5 Far from the predecessor never departed. At first glance, we are all the same Samsung Galaxy S4, but with a number of significant improvements almost in all respects. On the other hand, the manufacturer can understand: if everything is so good, then why change something. A similar approach to the release of flagship smartphones uses, for example, Sony (all representatives of the Sony Xperia Z series are visually quite similar to each other) and the same Apple itself. Although the last one can expect something new in terms of design with the release of iPhone 6, it remains only to wait and see it clearly.

Thanks to the refinement, the design of the Samsung Galaxy S5 has acquired a more rectangular and stern look, the roundabilities have become less smooth, the glossy plastic disappeared with the disadvantages inherent in it, and also changed the design of the chrome edging of the case. By the way, besides ordinary colored variations (coal-black, shining-white, electrically blue), copper-gold was added.

In place of the glossy backrest, the prolonged matte panel with a point texture, which is very similar to the skin, but is not it. The material has rather pleasant tactile sensations and absolutely not collecting prints, and also does not allow to slip out the novelty of the hands. Although subjectively stylization under the skin, as in Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition, it seems more winning.

Chrome-plated edging, which several protruding glass remained plastic, but it became more relief and looks quite interesting. However, it became more slippery compared to Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung Galaxy S5 slightly increased in size, which is partly connected with a slight increase in the display. Also, the novelty has become heavier: 145 g against 130 g in Samsung Galaxy S4. At the same time, such a severity is quite pleasant and absolutely not burdens pockets.

The entire front panel of the smartphone covers the protective glass of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The frames around the display became noticeably large than the predecessors, but this is caused by the presence of protection against dust and moisture according to IP67. If you look closely, you can notice a special seal, which is supplied by the very edge of the glass panel along the entire perimeter. Taking into account the chrome edging, the width of the framework is: on the sides of the PO - 4 mm; from above - 14.5 mm; bottom - 13.5 mm.

Above the display (from left to right): Event indicator (when recharging - is on red; when discharged - flashes red; the missed event or voice record - blinks blue), which can be turned off in the settings; The opening of the conversational dynamics located at the glass level and covered with a harmonious metal insert insert, and not chrome-plated, as in previous models; Sensors of approximation and illumination; Door eye facial chamber. The mechanical key "Home" is attracted from below, which has a silver edging and covered with glass that protects the fingerprint scanner. The touch keys "Back" and "Menu" are located (pressing the "Manager Manager" is called, and the context menu is started during holding, which corresponds to the standard Android design of Kitkat).

On the top of the face there are: a universal audio jack (mini-jack 3.5 mm), an IR transmitter (for controlling multimedia technique) and noise reduction microphone. The bottom edge contains the Micro-USB 3.0 connector (securely covered with a seal with a seal) and a hole for the main microphone.

On the right edge of the Samsung Galaxy S5 housing, the "Turn / Lock" key is located (you can unlock and use the "Home" key) and the place to open the back panel, and the volume of the volume control is on the left.

The rear panel is characterized by smooth and convenient roundings on the sides. From above there is a rather large and several protruding lens of the main chamber. Below is a bright single-section LED flash and a pulsometer, which consists of a diode (highlights the capillaries) and a photocell (fixes the pulse data). In addition, the company's silver logo is banging, and almost at the very bottom - a dual hole of the multimedia dynamics having a small convexity.

The rear cap is traditionally removable and made of plastic, like almost the entire design of the smartphone. It is quite thin, but adjacent to the housing is very tight without any backlash or gaps. On the inner side there is a special rubberized sealer, as in Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, which prevents the seeping of liquids to critical elements of the smartphone when it is immersed in water or accidentally enter it water. Under the lid (one over the other) there are two slots: Micro-SIM and MicroSD, as well as a replaceable battery. The latter supports the connectors, so the hot replacement is not assumed.

The novelty is collected very well and is felt monolithic: without any gaps and backlats. The smartphone does not bend and does not change its geometry with moderate twist, and the glass is not suggested and there are no divorces on the screen.

In general, Samsung Galaxy S5 is quite comfortable in control, although it seems somewhat bulky. In principle, they can be operated on with one hand when performing everyday tasks. It is possible to reach the opposite corner of the screen, but it all depends on the grip and size of the palm. The controls are located in their places, due to which it does not matter in which hand is a smartphone: everything is quickly and easily pressed.

Protection against dust and moisture

One of the most interesting advantages of Samsung Galaxy S5 is a complete compliance with the Ingress Protection Protection Standard (IP) 67. This means that the novelty housing is protected from dust from entering and partially protected from water from entering water. The first figure (6) informs us that dust cannot fall deep into the device. The second number (7) guarantees the preservation of the working capacity of the novelty with a short-term (up to 30 minutes) at a depth of up to 1 m. We have already visited the Sony Xperia Z smartphone, which can also boast the protection against moisture and dust.

As our experiments have shown, everything is fine with the pylegographic in the device. The main thing is not to forget to pre-check the closing density of the MICRO-USB 3.0 connector plug and the battery lids. By the way, a smartphone and himself reminds of this with each charging. The audio part of the plug does not have, but it will not allow water to lean further inside the novelties. However, the manufacturer does not advise it to use it within 2-2.5 hours after immersion of the smartphone into the water.

In general, Samsung Galaxy S5 will not hurt sorrowing rain or bathing in the bathroom. And in the case of its strong contamination, it can be safely rinsed with running water. If you removed the lid and saw liquid drops, then do not be afraid, since the IP67 standard does not provide for complete tightness. The main thing is that the batteries and slots for SIM and MicroSD are dry.

The fingerprint scanner

Another interesting feature of Samsung Galaxy S5 is the presence of a fingerprint scanner, which is located in the mechanical key "Home". It is designed to more reliably protect user data. Prints can be used not only to unlock the phone or activation of the "private mode", and in PayPal payment system. True, the latter does not fully work in our area. Smartphone can remember up to three fingerprints.

Unlike the implementation of Apple iPhone 5S and HTC One Max, where you need to apply your finger to the scanner, here it is necessary to spend it smoothly from top to bottom without deviations. When operating with one hand, the smartphone is quite difficult to unlock with this method, since the likelihood of its fall increases, so you have to use the second hand. Although the sensor itself works very well: incorrect reading occurs somewhere 1 time per 10 attempts. Complications with reading may occur if your fingers are wet (as the smartphone itself is reported) or the finger rejected from the vertical.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is equipped with a touch super amoled-matrix based on organic LEDs with the placement of subpixels according to the Pentile corporate scheme (RGBG, that is, Red-Green-Blue-Green). There is no air layer between the glass and the sensor (OGS technology is used - "One Glass Solution"). The screen itself is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which has an excellent oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating. Additionally, due to this, a rather pleasant and easy slip of the fingers is ensured and the lack of imprint accumulation, and those that appear are easily removed. Also present a very good anti-reflective coating.

The resolution of the 5.1-inch screen is 1920 × 1080 (FULL HD), which, in our opinion, is optimal for such a diagonal. At the same time, the density of the placement of pixels is 432 ppi, which is more than enough to display very smooth fonts and obtain a rather detailed image as a whole. Consider individual pixels is unlikely to succeed even with a very big desire.

The main disadvantage of the display, due to the features of the placement of subpixels according to the RGBG scheme, is a noticeable predominance of green shades, although Samsung managed to minimize this effect in the new flagship. So, instead of white shades, we see very light green, but it is possible to notice this with direct comparison with other displays. Everything else, the screen is simply wonderful and allows you to perform any tasks on the smartphone. That is, you can count on a comfortable internet surfing, gameplay, revision of video or favorite photos.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 display traditionally offers maximum viewing angles, an ideal contrast level and, as a result, deep black (due to the fact that organic diodes can hardly glow), a very high brightness of backlighting with a wide range of adjustment, as well as rather rich color transmission. Maximum brightness with interest is enough to consider information in a bright sunny day, and minimal - for comfortable work in the dark, as it can almost turn it off. In addition, OLED displays are famous for smaller power consumption (especially when the dark shades are displayed) than other options, therefore the load on the battery decreases.

It should be noted the traditionally wide possibilities of setting up the display in the flagship smartphones of Samsung, which make it possible to individually choose the optimal version of the colors. So, five mapping modes are available: "Adapt Display" (quite adequately adjusts to the conditions of the environment), "dynamic", "standard", "professional photo" and "cinema". In practice, the Profile "Professional Photography" has demonstrated the optimal transmission of colors, albeit with some deviation to warm shades. But the "Standard" mode transmits a slightly more "cold" picture. The most saturated colors provide "dynamic" mode, while the "cinema" offers rather soft shades. The display brightness can be configured manually or use automatic adjustment. The approximation sensor blocks the screen when making a smartphone to the ear.

A touchdown of the display recognizes up to 10 simultaneous touchs, while their processing is carried out without any complaints. There is support for the mode of increased sensitivity to work in lack of combat gloves.

In general, according to subjective impressions, the Samsung Galaxy S5 display is one of the best in the smartphone market: very bright, extremely contrast, with maximum viewing angles and a wide color gamut, although somewhat oversaturated.

Sound

As already mentioned, the novelty is equipped with only one speaker, which is located at the bottom of the housing and has a small convexity. Because of this placement, the sound is somewhat muted if the gadget lies on a flat horizontal surface, but this is not critical.

The multimedia speaker issues a fairly pleasant sound on the entire frequency range. Depending on the style of the composition, you can only hear the slight presence of low frequencies, but medium and high can boast of good details without any "daving" even at maximum volume. However, due to the structural features of the protected case, the volume itself became a little less than in Samsung Galaxy S4. Although for games, video and speakerphone, this dynamics is enough. Yes, and the input call you are unlikely to miss.

The sound in the headphones is very good (the TECHNICS RP-F600 model was used for verification), especially when listening to music in the branded player, where there is a wide range of functions for configuration. Also in the novelty uses interesting and fairly effective SoundAlive technology. It includes a number of different effects that, in combination with an equalizer, provide a sufficiently high-quality sound.

In addition, the "Adapt Sound" option looks quite interesting (available only in the brand player). After passing a special test, it optimizes the sound in the headphones used. For example, in our case, the sound has become more alive and rich independently of the style of the reproducible composition.

Also in the novelty there is a regular voice recorder, which is useful when creating audio lights, but it is not capable of recording telephone conversations. The built-in radio module is absent, therefore, to listen to the air of radio stations will not be possible.

The conversational speaker is also pretty good: the quality of the transmission of speech is clear, moderately loud and quite detailed, but depends on the operator and the phone of the interlocutor. Subjectively, it seemed a bit of muffled, but perhaps it is only a feature of a test sample.

Camera

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5, as the flagship, is equipped with two digital cameras. The frontal production module (Samsung S5K8B1YX, 1.12 μm, 1 / 7.3) has a 2 megap sensor and a lens with aperture F2.4. It is able to capture photos and video with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, that is, Full HD.

The camera allows you to get videos and photos of sufficiently high quality. Its opportunities will be enough for video links and self-portraits. The main disadvantage is the lack of autofocus, since it is fixed here. Image detailing is pretty good. The viewing angle is not very big, but quite sufficient and does not cause complaints.

The main camera received an ISoCell module Samsung S5K2P2XX (1.12 μm, 1 / 2.6 ") with a resolution of 16 megapixel and a rather light lens with aperture F2.2. The focal length of 35 mm equivalent is 31 mm, which gives a fairly large viewing angle. . There is also a bright single-section LED flash, pretty accurate and fast autofocus (focusing for 0.3 s) and electronic image stabilization in photo and video mode. Additional support for HDR mode for photo and video, quite interesting "selective focus" mode (Allows you to choose a part of the image that will be in focus, and the rest - will be blurred after receiving the photo), serial shooting (up to 30 to / s), Face recognition feature and geoteyping. Shooting video Possible up to fashionable 4K Ultra HD format ( 3840 × 2160). But Full HD (1920 x 1080) can be removed in the "usual", "accelerated" (interval) and "smooth" (shooting with a frequency of 60 k / s) modes. For HD-video is additionally provided " Slow "mode m shooting. The speed of acceleration and deceleration can be selected from the following values: 1x, 4x, 8x and 1 / 2x, 1 / 4x, 1 / 8x, respectively.

Note that the light-receiving matrix received quite large sizes, as for a smartphone (1 / 2.6 "against the more ordinary 1/3"). Such matrices can be found in the entry-level cameras, which should be positively reflected on the quality of the pictures obtained (the bigger matrix, the better). In addition, ISocell technology is worthy of attention - this is the own development of Samsung Electronics, designed to increase photosensitivity and the effectiveness of controlling the absorption of electrons, which leads to a more accurate transmission of colors even in conditions of insufficient illumination. The essence of its work is to shielding individual pixels (photodiodes), which allows you to reduce crossburn obstacles and thereby improve the accuracy of the flow of colors and the saturation of the image.

With the maximum resolution of 5312 x 2988 and the ratio of 16: 9, the photo quality is simply wonderful one of the best among smartphones. Advanced data on the processing of data obtained from the photo modulus, which Samsung develops and improves and improves and improves and improves. In general, a very good color rendition is provided. The picture is bright and rich, with good contrast, excellent sharpness and detail. Good snapshots can be obtained in artificial or even insufficient illumination. To make face virtually no matter.

In general, the same applies to the shooting of the video, but a little disappointing the mode of slow motion, which is not able to boast worthy quality picture, especially with a maximum slowdown. It is also not very striking sound quality (there are extraneous noises, detailing at the average level, but this is probably the lack of only our test sample or on the quality of the sound recording so influenced the protection of the case).

Special attention deserves HDR-shooting (present for photo and video), which significantly expands the dynamic range of the photo module. You can get a decent picture or video even in very difficult conditions.

The camera is branded and has a wide range of functions, options and settings. The appearance is pleasant, quite simple and intuitive. On the right side of the screen, the Camcorder and Camera buttons for a quick start are conveniently located. Below is the mode switch, as well as a rectangle where the sketch of the last frame is displayed. In the upper left corner - the button for switching between the main and frontal chamber. In the lower corner - the settings menu (gear), which opens access to a large number of additional parameters: from changing the resolution before controlling the metering or white balance. The ISO value in manual mode can be set in the range from 100 to 800, and automatically from 50 to 1600. There is a voice control to shoot photos and video (Russian language is supported). The two most used features can be tailored to the quick access panel on the left side of the display, simply while holding and dragging their pictograms.

We note the available shooting modes: "Auto", "retouch" (allows you to improve the color and texture of the face), "SHOT & MORE" (allows you to make a series of pictures with the ability to edit and overlay each other), "Virtual Tour" (allows you to create virtual tours which are stored as a video in MPEG4 format without sound), "panorama" (it is possible to shoot up to 360 degrees), "double-sided shooting" (allows you to make frames from both cameras at the same time). If you want to expand the list of modes, then you should visit the Samsung brand store.

Examples of photography

Examples of video shooting

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone when resolving 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) at 30 k / s with base settings

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone at a resolution of 1080p at 30 k / s with electronic stabilization of the image

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone with a resolution of 1080p at 30 k / s in HDR mode with electronic stabilization of the image

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone at a resolution of 1080r at 30 k / s with an acceleration of 8 times

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone at a resolution of 720p at 15 k / s with a deceleration of 1/8

An example of the daytime shooting from the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone with a resolution of 1080p at a speed of 60 k / s

User interface

Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a pre-installed Android operating system 4.4.2 Kitkat, over which the latest version of the Touchwiz Nature UX 3.0 branded is installed.

Her design has become simpler, flat and concise, which went to her in favor. In addition, TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0 is less loaded with a variety of widgets and applications. But the number of additional functions increased, but this time the Samsung company does not mention them, limited to the innovations of the new version of the shell. Unfortunately, Touchwiz Nature UX 3.0 continues to occupy a lot of space in internal memory. Only 9.64 GB of 16 GB are available to the user, and the rest of the space is assigned to installed applications.

Let us dwell in more detail at the most interesting moments and innovations. So, to unlock the smartphone, except for ordinary passwords, graphic keys or face recognition, added fingerprint scanner, which we wrote above. The solution is quite interesting and relatively convenient.

On the lock screen, clocks are displayed, weather, missed events and is the possibility of quickly launching the camera. Unlocking the smartphone, we enter the main screen, where you can traditionally place widgets, program icons or group them in folders.

To the left of the main screen is the news concentrator, which was called Mymagazine. The basis is taken by a fairly well-known and popular Flipboard service. There are pretty flexible news display settings. In addition, you can bind the user profiles on social networks, which is quite convenient. If you wish, this service can be turned off.

As always, the alert curtain has a large number of icons for quick access to basic functions. Interesting innovation were the functions of the Finder and Quick Connect. The first one receives the role of quick search, both in the phone itself and the Internet, which is quite convenient, given the large number of features and settings of the novelties. The second is designed to speed up the sharing of files between devices that are near.

In addition, for quick access to the most necessary applications there is a "toolbar", which can be used in the settings. It allows you to create a vertical tape of five icons, which will always be in the foreground of the screen. If you need the panel, you can minimize and move to any convenient place on the display. Thus, it is possible to quickly launch the necessary application.

The possibilities of the multi-light mode, Samsung's smartphones and tablets, which allow you to run and work simultaneously with two applications, have not disappeared.

In place and well-known voice assistant S-Voice. It can be launched as a voice (saying "Hi, Galaxy") and double pressing the "Home" key. S-VOICE allows you to search on the network, run applications and manages smartphone functions. In addition, artificial intelligence is able to respond to the questions raised in a rather humorous form, which should like many users. There is support for the recognition of the Russian language.

The next application should like people who lead an active and healthy lifestyle. S Health was first represented in Samsung Galaxy S3, and since that time he was actively improved and processed. At the moment we have version 3.0. With the help of an embedded pulsometer, which is located on the back side next to the flash, you can follow your heart rhythm. To do this, bring your finger to the sensor and hold it for a while. Then the program will report the result and compare it with the previous one. Thus, you can track the results of the day, clock and months in the form of a graph. In addition, the application knows how to count the calories you received by entering data on consumed products. If there is no needed dish in the database, then it can be added manually. And due to the presence of a gyroscope and accelerometer, the program is able to track your steps and physical activity (running, cycling, walking). S Health fixes user activity and gives data on the path traveled, the time spent, the average and maximum speed, the pace, and the main thing about the burned calories. Based on this information, the program is recommendations that will always be in shape. Note that support for the Ant + protocol and a large amount of compatible smart electronics (like Samsung Galaxy Gear) will expand the functionality of the application, for example, will allow you to track the phases of your sleep. In general, a rather interesting tool that will help the user follow their health.

Another interesting innovation to improve the security of the smartphone information is the "Private Mode". He is designed to strive for your personal information from unwanted eyes. The mode is available in the following applications: "Gallery", "Video", "Music", "Dictaphone" and "My Files". To progress the required content, you need to go to the "Private Mode", select the necessary files and by clicking the "Advanced" button, select the "Move to Private Mode" item. Now these files are available only in this mode, which can be protected by selecting one of the unlock methods (password, imprint, etc.).

Parents should like the "Children" mode, which makes it possible to control the content that your child can use. It has a rather bright and pleasant view. In this mode, access to the camera remains (in very simplified form with a number of special effects), drawing, musical application and video revision. In addition, you can choose accessible games or applications and limit their use of time. To exit the mode, a password is used, so the child will not be able to accidentally close it.

Thanks to the SMART Remote application and IR port, the smartphone is easy to turn into a remote control of multimedia techniques (TVs, multimedia players, air conditioners - the list is extremely large). In the application you can save different rooms and a considerable number of devices to quickly switch between them.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 is well implemented by gesture management. So, to move between pages or scrolling the list, it is enough to spend your palm over the sensor in the direction where you want to make a transition. And to make an input call, it is enough to bring the smartphone to the head. If you raised the device from the table and you have missed calls or messages, then it will report this vibration. To stroke the input call signal, alarm clock or pause multimedia playback - just close the screen with hand. With the help of the front camera, a novelty can track, watch the screen, stopping the revision of the video in those moments when you look out. To make a screenshot enough to hold the edge of the palm above the screen from left to right.

Separate attention deserve two power saving modes. The first - "Energy Saving" - allows the user to independently limit the background data, the performance of the CPU, translate the display in black and white mode, turn off the key backlight, vibration or GPS, thereby exerting the time of the smartphone from the battery. But much more interesting looks like "Improved energy saving mode". After its activation, the screen is automatically translated into monochrome mode, the data transfer is turned off and the number of applications used is limited. The user remains available: telephone, SMS and browser. In addition, it is possible to choose three more applications from the list presented: "Dictaphone", "Notes", "Calculator", "Clock", "Chaton" and "Google+". In this mode, at 65% of the battery, the smartphone promises to work up to eight days. Of course, this is only in theory and depends on the further image of use, but still very interesting. "Improved power saving mode" is useful if the battery charge is very small and there is no possibility to recharge, but it is necessary to remain in touch under any conditions.

The settings menu has a simply enormous number of items. In addition to the usual list, all parameters can be displayed as thematically separated icons or tabs. In the last option, there is the ability to manage the "Quick Settings" tab, where you can group the most used items. In addition, a fairly convenient search for the required point in the title is implemented, however, it is necessary to know its correct name.

In general, the interface is quite pleasant, bright and colorful, but everything depends on personal tastes here. Someone may not like such a painfulness. But the speed of the interface is undoubtedly moved to a new level: during testing, any brackets or twitching were noticed: everything works quite quickly and smoothly. Exception is only the My Magazine panel, where the leaf animation looks insufficiently smooth.

The Samsung Exynos 5 OCTA 5422 processor is based on the microarchitecture ARM Big.little with GTS and includes 4 high-performance ARM Cortex-A15 cores with a clock frequency to 1.9 GHz and 4 Energy-efficient Arm Cortex-A7 clocks with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz . SAMSUNG L2 cache volume does not report, but the technical process is known - 28 Nm HKMG. The role of the graphics accelerator performs Arm Mali-T628 MP6 - 6 graphic cores with a clock frequency of 695 MHz. OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenVG 1.1, OpenCl 1.1 and DirectX 9.0c is present.

The volume of operational two-channel LPDDR3 memory is 2 GB (although Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is set to 3 GB), and a constant - 16 GB (9.64 GB is available to the user). You can expand this volume using a microSDXC card with a capacity of up to 128 GB.

The performance of the platform used is very high, so the novelty expects leading positions in benchmarks, although it is not always the first step in the overall standings. Nevertheless, find a task with which Samsung Galaxy S5 would not have coped, it is almost impossible. So, in some of the most demanding games and complex graphic benchmarks, the frame rate frequency may fall below a comfortable minimum, but such applications are still a few. Almost all games work without any problems and demonstrate a high level of FPS. For example, Dead Trigger 2 and Asphalt 8: Airborne at high graphics settings work without complaints. But the GTA San Andreas and Real Racing 3 in places are slowed down, but it is most likely more related to the optimization of games under the microchitechitecture ARM Big.little.

The heating of the smartphone case with active use becomes rather unpleasant, although it cannot be called critical on the subjective sensations. However, Samsung Galaxy S5 is noticeably heated while shooting video in 4K Ultra HD format (even there is a restriction for shooting time - only 5 minutes) and in the "smooth movement" mode.

You should mark the capabilities of the Micro-USB 3.0 port (compatible with Micro-USB 2.0), which allows not only to speed up the battery charging process, but also increase the speed of information transfer. True, the port itself has quite large sizes that are wonderfully hidden using a special plug.

Communication and communication

Smartphone works in all modern mobile networks: GSM, WCDMA / HSPA + (this modification is deprived of LTE). Note that the model with the SM-G900HF index has support for LTE Category 4 with a data transfer rate of up to 150 Mbps. Radio module here is one, exactly, like the number of SIM cards. The quality of calls is at a high level: interrupts or independent drops are not observed, and the transfer of voices is clear, but depends on the location of the user and the quality of the network itself.

A set of communication capabilities is represented by NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi modules. The latter has support for 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC protocols, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot, and is also able to operate in two frequency bands: 2.4 and 5 GHz. In addition, the module has the support of the "Download booster" function, designed to speed up the file loading by parallel to the Wi-Fi operation and the mobile network. Traditionally there is support for DLNA. And thanks to the support of the MHL standard, combining the functionality of the HDMI and Micro-USB interfaces, the smartphone can be connected to joint monitors or TVs. In this case, the interface cable is not included in the delivery kit.

The Wi-Fi data transfer rate (wired connection 100 Mbit / s, a router with support for the 802.11 N standard reaches an impressive 370 Mbps mobile devices for reception and up to 56 Mbps to send. The operation of wireless network modules is rather standard: everything is quickly connected and keeps the connection well.

Global geopositioning navigation module supports work with GPS, GLONASS satellite systems, and even Chinese Beidou. The first of them in the open territory (possible connection and indoors) simply instantly determines the order of 22 satellites and is also quickly connected to them. Communication is stable with most of them. Under the test conditions, the accuracy of the definition was at a level of up to 8 meters.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is powered by a replaceable lithium-ion battery with a rather large container - 2800 mA ∙ h (10.78 W ∙ h, 3,85 V). With a medium and moderate load, this should be enough for a single-year and a half day of uninterrupted work. In principle, if you do not run resource-intensive applications and games, as well as reasonably use the power saving modes, you can extend the operation time of the device to two days.

As a result of the revision of the HD video using the MX Player player (50% of the display brightness, the Wi-Fi and GPS modules are turned on) the phone was discharged for almost 8.5 hours (if you are accurate, then in 8 hours and 28 minutes). The game imitation using the Epic Citadel application ("Guided Tour mode") with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on until the battery charge has been repeated for 4 hours. The estimated time of the smartphone according to Benchmarke GFXBENCH is 250 minutes, that is, 4 hours and 10 minutes. It should be noted that we have a pre-sales version on testing, so the results of retail options must be somewhat better.

Once again, we note the "improved power saving regime", which has already been mentioned above. In it, the screen goes into the black and white information display mode, all unnecessary background processes are closed, leaving only the most necessary (telephone, SMS, browser and several applications from the list of list). Thus, it will be possible to use the battery efficiently efficiently as possible, which even at 10% must be theoretically enough for a whole day.

The battery charging time from the complete power supply is unknown (since a test copy to us has entered without a delivery kit). Charging from the USB 3.0 port with 900 mA core power is about 4 hours.

- This is a decent successor of the traditions of the flagship line of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones. It is harmoniously combined with a traditional and well-known style (although with some changes) with excellent quality assembly. List of advantages can be continued by the presence of one of the best Super AMOLED displays, quite good sound (especially in headphones), the high-performance SAMSUNG Exynos 5 OCTA 5422 processor, which is more than enough for any everyday tasks, excellent main 16-MP camera that can do high-quality Photos are even in difficult conditions and is able to shoot video in 4K Ultra HD format, and support for energy saving modes. In addition, the novelty can boast the dustlessness in accordance with IP67 standard, fingerprint scanner and pulsometer. All this "seasoned" with the current version of the Android OS 4.4.2 Kitkat in conjunction with the newest TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0 branded shell, which can offer excellent functionality and flexible setup capabilities. Such a wide range of functions and modes that are laid in a smartphone simply cannot leave anyone indifferent. Among them should be noted: MYMAGAZINE news hub, which will not let you skip some interesting event; S-Voice's voice assistant will not only help in work, and will raise the mood; The HEALTH application will always help keep up your health; The "Private Mode" feature will protect personal data; Thanks to the "Children" regime, you can not worry about what your children are now amused; "Improved energy saving mode" is useful at low battery charge and urgent need to stay for a long time.

Any objective shortcomings smartphone is devoid, but someone may not like the constant design, increased dimensions or the absence of truly revolutionary innovations. But this does not particularly change the general essence, because we have one of the best smartphones of our time. It wonderfully demonstrates how the top hardware platform is properly complemented by software composite, turning the device into an interesting and balanced product.

Benefits:

• high-quality building assembly;
• protection against dust and moisture according to IP67 standard;
• fingerprint's scanner;
• high performance;
• excellent main 16-MP camera with video support in 4K Ultra HD format;
• bright and contrast Super AMOLED display with high pixel placement density;
• protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with high-quality oleophobic coating and anti-glare filter;
• opportunity to work in lack of gloves;
• support for power saving modes to increase autonomy;

• support for global positioning systems GPS / GLONASS / Beidou;
• availability of NFC, Irled, Bluetooth 4.0 and two-band Wi-Fi with support for 802.11ac standard;
• support for microSDXC memory cards up to 128 GB;

• functional branded shell TOUCHWIZ NATURE UX 3.0;
• the ability to control the media equipment;
• support for Micro-USB 3.0 and MHL Standard.

Disadvantages:

• noticeable body heating, especially when shooting video in 4K Ultra HD format;
• insufficient video quality in "Slow-out" mode.

Express the Ukrainian representative office of the company Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. For the smartphone provided for testing.

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2 years ago

bought for 22 gray. As a former owner of S2 S3 S4 I write, - the camera exactly became better behind the plastic better quality materials as a whole the same speed of work is the same, in games above a really fast internal memory, it is not buggy as 4

2 years ago

much better than galaxy s3 and s4 longer holds battery camera at times better than the Ecinos processor

2 years ago

charging Qi, charging is enough for 2-4 days, Omalad Display is the most clean and monochrome like precious stones, the camera is fast + HDR mode

2 years ago

2 years ago

Powerful iron, excellent design, high-quality assembly, fast interface, large battery, camera, price, fingerprint scanner, screen, extreme energy saving, memory card slot, pulsometer, etc.

2 years ago

Fingerprints scanner. I personally enjoyed it. Waterproof. Much dived in the sea and in the river and in the pool and in the soul and filmed clips.

2 years ago

Not Chinese

2 years ago

The camera is excellent, the battery holds the day of use

2 years ago

camera Once Once Camera Camera Display Bright Battery Hold Day Stable With Load Internet Surfing 4 hours About twenty snapshots WiFi camera

2 years ago

It does not slow down, "not sink", pleasant to the touch, the camera is less, the maximum energy saving mode (black and white), 4g.

2 years ago

at version f Price
buggy touch visas - Lycher change immediately
there is no button on the camera, it is very lacking
fingerprint scanner works crookedly not recommended
heart sensor is also crooked. My arrhythmia does not understand at all, then 48 then 84 (Software problem)
no feeling that flagship
extremal energy saving, not 10% in Suqi, but save for the evening
normal savings - nonsense everything is only buggy

2 years ago

plug

2 years ago

2 years ago

The terrible sound and the location of the dynamics. Score for sound.

2 years ago

They are simply not !!!

2 years ago

Plastic, execution, design is not very. When the housing drops chrome, and in fact it turns out plastic, it depresses ..
The light sensor here is bad - I personally turned off the autowarity because it happened that when the Sun brightest, the sensor gave me the minimum brightness.
The chamber is optted and its glass is covered with scratches. This problem since the first note is impaired as soon as I advise you to wear a bumper.
the headphone connector has drilled a little after frequent apparently dives in the water (it remains open for water.) Apparently clogged
And finally the most terrible disadvantage is a samoled screen, or rather the price of its replacement. I broke it. Replacement price - 15000. The phone bought for 20,000 new in Makhachkala :(

I loved little
The second is tired, the third forgot,
The fourth disappeared on Tuesday,
I don't remember almost anything about the first.
Viagra. Attempt number five

The preliminary sensations from each SAMSUNG new flagship, starting, probably from the Galaxy S3 model, approximately the same. It looks almost the same as the previous one. Specifications do not look too revolutionary, the design "as usual". But the first impressions say that the flagship smartphone, created by the latest technology. The same thing happened with Samsung Galaxy S5. If specifications seemed to you not impressive, then in the process of acquaintance with the device, you realize that there are many interesting ideas in it. And he, of course, is a significant telephone (and, if you like - an event) on the market.

SPECIFICATIONS SAMSUNG GALAXY S5

What you need to know about the technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S5? The fact that the screen diagonal has grown in comparison with the predecessor (5.1 inch against 5), but the resolution remains the same - FullHD. That the 8-core processor simultaneously uses only 4 kernels (or productive Cortex A15, or for tasks simply Cortex A7). That the 16 megapixel camera is trained in new tricks and is able to record video in the resolution of 4k. But the main feature of the flagship smartphone of this generation, perhaps the resulting waterproof, allowing it to be under water at a depth of to one meter. There is also a biometric sensor that recognizes fingerprints and mounted into the home key. And the pulsometer placed next to the LED backlight.

SPECIFICATIONS SAMSUNG GALAXY S5
Operating system	Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
SIM Card Type	microsim, one
Sizes and weight	142x73x8 mm, 145 g
Display	Super Amoled, Gorilla 3, 5.1 inch Coating, 1920x1080 Points (Pixel Density 432 PPI)
CPU	8-nuclear (4 + 4), exynos 5 octa 5422 (clock frequency 1.9 GHz)
Graphics	Mali-T628 MP6
Memory	2 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB, Maps MicroSD up to 128 GB
Camera	16 MP (5312x2988), ISoCell 1 / 2.6 matrix, recording video 3840x2160
Front-camera	2 MP, recording video 1920x1080
Battery	2.8 A-h
Additionally	biometric sensor, pulsometer, protection against dust and water IP67

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Design

The design of all the smartphones of the Galaxy line, in my opinion, played with their creators a keen joke. It must maintain continuity with previous generations of smartphones. As a result, on all the canons of business logic (if everything works fine, do not change anything) the cardinal changes in the design can not be expected. Although every year ordinary people with new hope await these changes. However, not everything is so bad, as it may seem to those who have seen a smartphone only in the photo. In life, he looks thinner than it seems, if you judge the illustrations. The ends resemble the design of Samsung Galaxy Note 3. And the back cover to which I myself, during the announcement, was rather skeptical, was very pleasant to the touch, not at all such a "plastic". Although the rubberized plastic type also won't call - He is too tough for this. Also distinguished from the predecessors is the plug in the lower end, the purpose of which to protect the electronics from water from entering water. Skeptics have already managed to draw attention to the fact that the headphone socket is devoid of such a plug. What, however, does not affect his dust-proof. By the way, protected Sony smartphones look like this way. - They also have a headphone jack open, that is, water always falls into it during immersion.

Display

One of the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S5 cameras (and a result of high performance) is the ability to recording video in the resolution of 4K (3840x2160). Since YouTube already supports this permission, you can see a minute roller with an upscale recorded in this resolution. And watch it, for example, on your TV with support 4K. Well, or on a high resolution monitor.

And this is the center of Warsaw. Beautiful city and even if you do not have permission 4K on the monitor, you still can estimate how high the clarity and detailing from the picture.

In the dry residue

Despite numerous discussions on the Internet that there is little new new ones in Samsung Galaxy S5, it is worth recognizing that it is quite a lot of interesting things. First of all, this is an excellent camera that can be called a reference capable of shooting videos in 4K resolution, to work flawlessly in conditions of low light (just do not forget to turn on HDR). This is then interesting from the point of view of the user's fingerprint recognition and built-in pulsometer, supplemented by an S-Health application with a pedometer, calorie counter and training programs. And, of course, which has a direct application of IP67 certification, providing dust protection and waterproof. And if the issue of the replacement of Galaxy S4 on Galaxy S5 is still entitled to life (in essence, its solution depends on the financial capabilities of the buyer), then the replacement of the Galaxy S3 (or similar to it the same generation) on Galaxy S5 can be called a completely pragmatic step. Anyway, Samsung Galaxy S5 deservedly receives the editorial award gG. "We recommend." And in disadvantages, it can be attributed for excessive power consumption with which Samsung will still have to deal.

4 reasons to buy samsung galaxy s5

• record high performance;
• dust-proof;
• the best camera;
• display with excess brightness.

2 reasons not to buy samsung galaxy s5

• not impressive autonomy;
• fucking design.

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• USB Cable Charger
• Instruction
• Wired stereo header

Positioning

In the world market there was a parity situation - de facto market was divided by two players, Apple and Samsung. Each company has its flagship, for Apple it is actually the only product - iPhone, in the calculation of old models or iPhone 5C, which appeared in 2013, you can not take. For samsung, a set of products is much larger, but the main focus falls on Galaxy S, this is the best-selling phone that constitutes the iPhone competition. In 2013, sales of Galaxy S4 came close to the iPhone 5, in some countries they even exceeded the iPhone for several months, but then a new model came out, and everything returned to the circles. Samsung is quite fair to believe that Galaxy S4 has become a successful product, although the dreams that its sales exceed those for the iPhone have not been implemented. Moreover, the potential of this apparatus is very high, until today, its versions will be published that will live in the market at least one year and a half. And here in Samsung got exactly in the same trap as Apple to them - previous models began to look more attractive than new ones. Let me remind you that with the release of the iPhone 5 and the new version of iOS 7, many people unexpectedly began to buy the iPhone 4S, as the design of this device, its characteristics appeared better. There were no differences in the quality and size of the screen, there were no significant, big differences. This happened for the first time for Apple, when the old model unexpectedly did not become niche, but took up half of sales.

For Samsung, the Apple model is not quite suitable, spend straight parallels are difficult - so after the S4 sales of S3 remained high and noticeable, but these were products of completely different price classes. Unlike Apple, Samsung flagships are constantly cheaper during the year, the overall loss of initial cost is 33 percent. Therefore, Apple will not turn out, companies in different positions. But it is safe to say that in Galaxy S5 they tried to keep all the features of the previous apparatus, and not to make it a competitor note 3, plus maintain sales of all s4 options. Despite all public statements, sales plans and similar things, we can safely say that Galaxy S5, despite the status of the flagship, does not play such a role for Samsung. It is possible that this is due to the exit of the older version of the apparatus, the presence of which is denying in the company, or the Note 4 output in September, to which the focus is gradually transferred. Of course, the sales volume of this model will be at least at the S4 level, it is possible that 10-15 percent is higher. But the push in sales will provide cheaper options S4, the rate is made on them, as well as on the Note line. This happened for the first time and looks like a conscious solution from which all the characteristics of the flagship flow out.

For the first time in Galaxy S5, the technical characteristics do not exceed those for the Note line model, in our case it is Note 3. Formally, you can talk about an improved camera, but it does not offer striking differences as photos, the processor of about the same performance, the amount of memory, including operational, Less in S5. This is clearly products of different class, and Note 3 looks very beneficial on the background of S5, it was clearly breathed in the second life with this announcement.

For the buyer, this means that the purchase of Galaxy S5 is not at all so profitable, as it may seem at first glance, since its alternatives look extremely attractive and interesting. First of all, it is Galaxy S4, in the second - note. 3. It is curious that there are almost no reason to choose from S5 to these devices - all these causes are insignificant, and their totality for most will not be an outresting factor. Although it is possible that many consumers will change their phones by inertia, this group of buyers remains unchanged for many years. As an unclear factor, the release of a new iPhone is left, if it takes place in summer, it will influence the choice of many people. It is also obvious that increasing the screen size, Apple eliminates one of the most serious complaints that was to these smartphones. These factors will certainly influence sales S5 and its choice.

Many Galaxy S5 software chips may not come to previous models not because of the possibility of their implementation, but for reasons are purely marketing, it is necessary to show the difference in the devices, draw attention to the novelty.

The question is not essential, is it worth changing Galaxy S4 on S5. Such a replacement will be a pleasant (faster apparatus, better chamber, there are different chips), but you will not notice a special difference. Although a certain sense is still there. But the replacement of Note 3 on Galaxy S5, in my opinion, is definitely deprived of any meaning, these are products of different class. However, let's look at what is S5.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Samsung is trying not to experiment with the design of their devices, from year to year it remains unchanged. Having testing the Galaxy S4 Black and S5 at the time of work, I confused all the time, which of the phones in front of me. It is almost impossible to distinguish them on the front panel. You will succeed significantly better by pictures, but in life they are completely similar - even a little different sizes are not striking.

Phone size - 142x72.5x8.1 mm, weight - 145 grams. Let me remind you that at S4 these parameters were 136.6x69.8x7.9 mm, 130 grams. Slightly above, slightly wider. In the hand, the difference is not felt, exactly the same grip - it is easy to fit in any pocket.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 and SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

Designers broke off on the back of the apparatus - it has a structure under the skin, with uniform dots applied to the surface. Initially, 4 different color solutions are offered.

Two years ago I had a Case X-Drago Dash Dot, which had almost the same design with what the back panel looks like in S5.

Remember the case when the manufacturer would copy someone else's case when creating its flagship, I can not. This is another indicator of the crisis of ideas that there is on the market - the same solutions are checked by a variety of companies.

The feeling from the back cover is strange, it is a bit oily, as if impregnated with some kind of solution. When you hold the device in your hands, your fingers begin to sweat on this lid (it is possible that this is the individual reaction of my body, but the surrounding also noted this after they asked about their sensations).

Another characteristic feature is warnings that you need to tightly close the charging connector, it appears after each charging. There are no sensors here, just common sense, prompting what to charge the device, you opened the connector. Also, after opening the case, you are asked to check its tightness.

On the left side surface is a paired volume adjustment key on the right - the on / off button. In the upper end - 3.5 headphone jack, it is transferred to the right (on the S4 on the left and next to the second microphone), this is done in order to do not block the microphone when headphones are turned on. There is also an IR port window.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 and Apple iPhone 5S

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 and SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3

Over the screen you can see a 2 megapixel front camera, as well as the approximation sensor. The physical key under the screen is adjacent to two touch buttons - everything is not changed here, except that the purpose of the keys has changed according to how it is done in Kitkat.

Display

Perhaps this is the biggest disappointment - for the first time in Samsung decided not to increase the screen resolution for their flagship, but only slightly increasing the diagonal - now it is 5.1 inch with a resolution of 1080x1920 points (432 points per inch, in S4 - 441 dot inch). It is impossible to see individual screen pixels, the resolution of the human eye does not allow it. For superhumans there is no obstacles, and they see pixelization even on this machine. SUPERAMOLED screen type, displays up to 16 million colors.

One of the user delusions is the statement that Super AMOLED screens are too bright, colors are saturated and unnatural. In the screen settings, you can select any display option, including typical of screens of other manufacturers (more dull, natural colors). Interestingly, other manufacturers have screens to maximize the possible, and make them brighter, contrast, and the colors are impossible. Samsung flexibility settings is maximum.

Also in S4, there is the option "Optimize Display". This is the most interesting setting, since the device analyzes the level of lighting around and, depending on the conditions, it exposes contrast, brightness, plus configures colors on the screen. It turns out that white color looks white almost in all conditions. Another configuration "Professional Photography" (previously called Adobe RGB), but it almost does not affect the quality of the image display, the latter does not change markedly compared to other settings (I could not see it).

In the sun, the screen looks great, there are no problems, readability has risen a little, this is due to the change in the screen itself, which I want to say separately. So, first testing on the maximum screen illumination time of playing video on this device and S4 Black Edition, I drew attention to the illumination with white on S5, the picture looked much worse. It was a clear step back.

Having played with the settings, I found a rather funny piece - the picture quality is excellent and fully compared to the S4 with automatic backlight (default setting), but an attempt to unscrew the brightness up instantly leads to negative consequences. Also, the quality of work Adaptive Display is such that it is focused on energy saving mode, colors are muffled. To get a picture, as on S4, it is worth choosing one of the other display modes.

With brightness, everything was clear in the sun, with automatic adjustment, it twisted upwards under these conditions, readability on the direct sunshine increases sharply. Although a special difference in Moscow with the same Note 3 I could not see SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 in photographs from above).

I have a persistent feeling that the default settings are made in favor of a certain script, in which people want not very bright, muted colors and middle backlight - plus, it saves the battery. You should choose these parameters for yourself.

And here are some photos comparing screen with S4. Let me remind you that the screen in S4 was and remains the best on the market, in the S4 review there was a large comparison of the displays, the situation did not change in any way.

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 from below:

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 from above:

Fingerprint scanner

The function is quite curious and appeared in response to the print scanner in the iPhone 5S, where you need to make a finger to the button. Unlike the implementation of Apple, in S5 you just need to spend the center of the screen and touch the central key. In the settings, you can register up to 3 prints, to carry out one hand, keeping her phone, very uncomfortable. Someone may have ourselves, and it will come out, but it does not come out with me - therefore only with two hands. Apple has enough one hand - and the device itself is less.

Almost always the scanner works on perfectly, defines the imprint quickly and unlock the phone. During operation several times I saw a message that the surface of the device was wet, I was offered to wipe it. Apparently, the sensor is activated here, which is already in S4 and measures the surrounding temperature and humidity.

Something special to say about the scanner is difficult, everything works and does not cause any complaints.

Battery and power saving modes

The phone has a Li-ion battery with a capacity of 2800 mAh (in S4 costs 2600 mAh), the manufacturer specifies for the device up to 390 hours of operation in standby mode, up to 21 hours in talk mode, as well as up to 10 hours of video viewing and about 45 hours listening to music . In the separation from reality, these results are impressive, but we know well that in practice most Android smartphones live not so long and demonstrates completely different results.

Before discussing the time of operation of the device, I will remind you that only the S5 version built on the Qualcomm chipset appears on the market, the Exynos version will be later - therefore it is only about such a version of the phone. But there should be no special differences.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 and SAMSUNG GALAXY S5

So, the easiest way was to take the same FullHD video in x.264 and see how long the Galaxy S4 will be able to play it (took the Black Edition version for Qualcomm). Video playback program - MX Player, without hardware decoding. The result with the maximum brightness of the screen, turned off the sound and offline turned out to be typical - about 9.5 hours.

For most modern smartphones, this is an unattainable result, so, MTK devices are twisted with a similar roller about 4-5 hours (with comparable battery capacity). S5 test revealed a curious moment - the device worked about 12 hours 40 minutes. Unfortunately, during the playback, it came out to the main menu, so I had to run the playback re-- but the influence of this incident is minimal, it can be not taken into account, since the screen time shows how long the video spinning.

Many people are impressive "naked" numbers, but do we often watch the video of non-stop and do not use other functions? Of course, infrequently, because the phone is a universal combine, in which we use literally all the possibilities. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the cumulatively, as the battery works, how long it allows you to stretch the phone. Here we can say that S5 is not very different from S4, the time of work is comparable - with the heavy use of the device, it will sit at about lunch (3-4 hours of screen and pair of GB of data). If not very strong operation can live until the evening. Unfortunately, I failed to notice much differences from S4, the device definitely loses the same Note 3, which for energy consumption remains at the moment the record holder and calmly lives to the evening with any profile of use.

However, in the settings of the phone to the already available energy saving modes, two more were added, and also created a quick inclusion button for them. There is a normal power saving mode, in which you can limit the background operation of the applications, turn on the gray colors for the screen (for amoled it is a chip - gray color almost does not consume energy). And in the gray gamma you can work almost everywhere, even watching the video - but it will be gray, which is not too pleasant and convenient.

I was interested to see if it was possible to live a whole day in such power consumption mode. It was calmly succeeded, it can be said that the device would stretch and two days, that's just pleasure to be delivered to you. It is unlikely to find people that will use the screen in such a color scheme. There is also another restriction - in WhatsApp and other programs that use the background connection, work stops, you stop receiving messages. For social networks that SAMSUNG and SNS program, as well as with access permissions received on the phone (Facebook, Instagram, 4Square, Twitter), you get push messages from the Samsung service. That is, the power saving mode has a software chip - instead of push messages from different services / programs, they come at a certain interval from only one. You can not configure this interval, all installations are hidden from the user. Look at the phone usage schedules in this mode.

This savings mode is good in conditions when you have a battery, but you need all the phone functions. Then, by 10 percent of the charge, you can calmly live for about two hours, virtually never denying yourself. Two hours are the active use of the device, just in his pocket it can live much longer.

In the early firmware of the device, the power saving mode widget showed an approximate time of operation in two modes - the usual and maximum. To the commercial version, the first mode was removed, it can be activated from the menu, but it is impossible to see the expected time of operation.

The maximum power limit mode cuts almost everything, 35 percent of the battery charge the phone will be able to work in standby mode at least 4 days. But, of course, it all depends on how you will use it. The gray gamma is also included, but all communications are cut off, the list of running applications is limited only to those that allowed you, all background processes are turned off. This is a very deeply processed procedure, as many system functions are turned off, you will not be able to make a screenshot in this mode, many embedded options will not be available (but you are not needed).

I liked this mode by the fact that when the battery sits down, in one touch by activating this mode, you can calmly live to the evening - SMS and voice will be available to you.

In the dry residue, we have a fairly typical and voracious Android, which, however, works quite comparable to the iPhone 5S on the same tasks. To avoid unnecessary disputes and battles, I want to emphasize that each of us has a set of applications, work profile, backlight brightness, and so on. The phone that one person will have two days will work, and the other will sit down to dinner. Therefore, you should not give the schedules of the work of your devices, they do not say anything to the smooth account, you need to compare the devices at the same time, with the same loading. For S5, it is worth navigating a full day of work, taking into account the fact that you will apply those or other chips of energy saving, without refusing, however, in all pleasures of this apparatus.

Camera

The camera is devoted to a separate material in which you can find out everything that is only possible about it.

Hardware platform, memory, performance

The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AC chipset, it is also called Snapdragon 801. This is the fastest Qualcomm chipset at the moment, its previous version of MSM8974ab was used in such a device as LG G2. Quad-core processor, maximum frequency 2.45 GHz, a graphic coprocessor has a frequency of 578 MHz (earlier than 450 MHz). The frequency of the LPDDR3 memory bus is also overclocked - from 800 to 933 MHz. In many ways, it is precisely this and gives an increase in performance.

The amount of RAM - 2 GB (after loading is free half), the built-in memory of 16 GB (there is a version of 32 GB, but it is unlikely that it will be widely available on the market). The volume of engaged in memory programs is about 4 GB. Memory card - up to 64 GB.

In synthetic tests, the device shows excellent results, overtakes the same Note 3, despite the smaller amount of RAM.

Before the commercial firmware appearance, the performance was lower, the device lost Note 3. Now it is slightly higher in performance. But these are synthetic tests that are interested in lovers of virtual parrots. For them - a few more tests.

In the usual, daily life, the speed of the device is excellent. The interface is extremely responsive, fast. Those who know how to see the brandy will see them everywhere - but at the moment it is one of the fastest devices. There is no difference with iPhone 5S.

USB, Bluetooth, Communication Features

Bluetooth. Bluetooth 4.0 version (LE). When transferring files to other devices with support for this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is activated, and the theoretical transmission rate is about 24 Mbps. Checking transmit 1 GB file showed the maximum speed of about 12 Mbps within three meters between devices.

The model supports various profiles, in particular Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, Sim Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not cause any questions, everything is forgiven.

USB connection. In Android 4 for some reason, you abandoned the USB Mass Storage mode, left only MTP (there is also PTP mode).

USB version - 3, data transfer rate is about 50 MB / s.

With a USB connection, the device is recharged.

The MicroUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means using a special cable (you can purchase it in electronics stores), you can connect the phone to the TV (to HDMI-output). In fact, the standard and describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. Such a solution looks preferable than a separate minihdmi connector on the housing.

The maximum data transfer rate in LTE is 150 Mbps.

Wi-Fi. The 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC standard is supported, the workshop is similar to Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to configure the connection to the router to one touch, for this you need to press the key on the router, as well as activate the same button in the WPA SecureEasySetup menu. From additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears with a weak or disappearing signal. You can also configure Wi-Fi to schedule.

Also, for the 802.11 n standard, the HT40 operation is supported, which allows you to double the bandwidth Wi-Fi (support from another device is required).

Wi-Fi Direct. The protocol that is intended to replace Bluetooth or start competing with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi versions n to transfer large files). In the Wi-Fi menu, select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone begins to search for devices around. Select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in the file manager you can view files on another device, as well as transmit them. Another option is to simply find devices connected to your router, and send the necessary files to them, it can be made from the gallery or other partitions of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

NFC.. The device contains NFC technology, it can be used with various additional applications.

S beam. Technology that allows you to send a few gigabyte size to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to reduce and authorize the phones, but the second is already used to transmit the files themselves. A creative recycled way to use Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using connections on two devices, file selection and so on.

IR port. We are needed to use the phone as a remote control of various household appliances. Automatically adjusts almost for any technique model.

Software features - some chips and children's regime, s Health

Fully all the features of the new version of Touchwiz, pre-installed programs and all new chips I described in a separate and volumetric material. This is done with intent, not to repeat here.

Galaxy S5 is paid to a lot of attention to new modes of work for people with disturbed coordination of movements, hearing disorders or vision. A set of built-in features is one of the most powerful models, along with Apple appliances. But usually you skip this menu during the test (it appears when you first download), and then you do not go there. However, it appeared another nontrivial function, it is radiona. You can put the phone next to the child, and then he will catch his crying, and then the cameras will inform you about it. Since my children have already grown up, I could not check this function in practice. The phone does not react to the recorded crying the baby, and if you want to see how the Murtazin is how to look, then look the video below - on my howling this unit also did not respond. It does not mean at all that the radion man does not work, but most likely it is useless.