Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone review: serial killer Samsung Galaxy S5 - Specifications Galaxy S5 update

It just so happened historically - simply due to the fact that Korea has recently become a developed and high-tech country - that Samsung has always been in the role of catching up, whichever product direction you take. And she has always adhered to the approach of "overtake and overtake", and, as a rule, not so much in the sense of "we are better", as in the fact that "we have more." Good or bad is an open question, but this approach has always worked and eventually allowed Samsung to become one of the largest and most influential companies in the difficult and changeable high-tech market.

It seems that the Koreans themselves are still at a loss about this and do not fully understand what to do. Because it is one thing to be successful and dynamic “number two”, and quite another to try to orchestrate the market, come up with new ideas, develop hitherto non-existent directions and stuff like that. This is not to say that Samsung is not trying to do it - they are even trying. But so far, with varying success: Korean notions are often very artificial.

Apparently, Samsung decided to slow down a little with the usual quantitative approach. It's not like completely abandoning it - of course, the Galaxy S5 has a certain amount of "more", "higher" and "more often" - but you still feel an attempt to carry out serious work on mistakes: to do not only "a lot", but also "OK".

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

Design - subtle matter. When it comes to the company's products, which are sold in millions of copies - and therefore, obviously, are very popular with a huge number of people, then everything is quite complicated. Here we must speak carefully about design: either good or nothing. Otherwise, there will be darkness for the people, indignant value judgments. So what about the aesthetic component, sorry, this time we just keep silent and focus on the facts. The facts are as follows: in comparison with the Galaxy S4, the new smartphone has acquired a more square shape, got a corrugation on a metallized bezel, the back panel is now decorated with a leatherette coating, and the dimensions have grown significantly. As a result, the S5 looks more like the Galaxy Note 3 than the Galaxy S4. Is that instead of a "line" on the back - "perforation".

Structurally, the S5 does not differ at all from all previous Samsung devices of a serious price category. Inside there is a magnesium frame, which plays the role of a strong and rigid frame, outside there is an exclusively plastic "body kit". Either the plastic panels in the S5 have become a little thicker than in the S4, or the vibration isolation has been strengthened, but the “sonority” of the case, characteristic of the previous Samsung flagship, has seriously decreased. The case still vibrates when tapped, but much less noticeably.

The main innovation of the Galaxy S5 is the introduction of protection against moisture and dust. Koreans have already tried their hand at this genre, but earlier separate models of smartphones were created for experiments. In the "regular", "main" flagship, Samsung uses this feature for the first time.

Moisture and dust protection is implemented according to the IP67 class. It was not without a marketing gimmick: in the eyes of an uninformed person, IP67 is obviously more and "better" than IP58, which claims for its Sony flagships... In fact, this is not at all the case: the fact is that the Ingress Protection rating (the very abbreviation IP) consists of two independent numbers. The first number speaks about dust protection and only about it - accordingly, in terms of water protection, the IP6x class is no better than IP5x.

The second distinguishing feature of the Galaxy S5 is the presence of a fingerprint sensor. Like Apple, the sensor is built into a single physical button on the bezel. But it works in a completely different way: you can turn on the iPhone with a button and hold your finger on it for a fraction of a second and unlock the smartphone. V Samsung Galaxy S5, these actions are divided into two independent operations: you first need to turn on the smartphone, and then slide your registered finger from the mark on the display to the sensor.

Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

The sensor works quite well - it recognizes a finger quite stably, even if it is held at all sorts of unnatural angles, except that it does not work upside down. But the process itself is less convenient than Apple's and takes a little longer. However, even in this form it turns out much faster than entering a password or a pattern of dots. Additional actions can be linked to the fingerprint sensor - up to authorizing transactions with PayPal.

There is only one "loud" speaker in the Samsung Galaxy S5, it is located at the back. Sounds pretty nice and very loud

However, it should be borne in mind that, as in the case of the iPhone, they have already learned to bypass the protection: for this it is necessary to take some actions that are not entirely simple, but still by no means quantum mechanics. So it is worth minimizing the risk: do not tie the most valuable and easily “monetized” logins-passwords like banking ones to “fingers”, and also use those fingers for identification, good prints from which, most likely, will not remain on the glass of the front panel - with a little finger or nameless.

The third unusual feature of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the built-in heart rate sensor. It is located in a small niche on the back side of the body, the camera flash is placed in the same niche. The sensor consists of a couple of elements: a diode that illuminates the finger, and a simple camera that reads the pulsation.

Due to the protected design, the case has grown seriously. At the same time, the display has increased purely formally - by 0.1 inches. So there is no question of any new level of comfort when working with the screen, but you have to reach for the necessary elements much further. Visually, the Galaxy S5 does not give the impression of a large device - the shape smoothes out the dimensions a lot - but in fact it almost caught up with the Xperia Z1. And it far outstripped the LG G2, equipped with a larger screen.

However, this is the problem with most modern flagships: they are all too big. We are already accustomed to this: long ago we learned to stretch our fingers to such distances that it was difficult to imagine before, and also to quickly intercept the tubes from a comfortable grip to such that it would be easier to reach the button with your finger.

⇡ Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F)
Display	5.1 inches, 1920x1080, AMOLED
Touch screen	Capacitive, up to 10 simultaneous touches
Air gap	No
Oleophobic coating	There is
Polarizing filter	There is
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC v3: four Qualcomm Krait-400 (ARMv7) cores, 2.46 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm
Graphics controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330, 578 MHz
RAM	2 GB LPDDR3-1600
Flash memory	16 GB (about 12 GB available) + microSD
Connectors	1 x micro-USB 3.0 (MHL) 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x microSD 1 x micro-SIM
cellular	2G / 3G / 4G Qualcomm MDM9x25 modem (embedded in processor), WTR1625L transceiver + WFR1620 receiver One SIM card micro-SIM
Cellular 2G	GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Cellular 3G	WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz DC-HSPA + (42.2 / 5.76 Mbps)
Cellular 4G	LTE FDD band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 (2100/1900/1800/850/2600/900/800 MHz) LTE Cat. 3 (150/50 Mbps)
Wi-Fi	802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth	4.0
NFC	There is
Infrared port	There is
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Sensors	Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, fingerprint sensor, heart rate sensor
Main camera	16 MP (5312x2988), Samsung S5K2P2 CMOS sensor 1 / 2.6 '' with backlighting and ISOCELL technology, element size 1.12 μm autofocus, diode flash
Front-camera	2 MP (1920x1080), Samsung S5K8B1YX03 CMOS sensor 1 / 7.3 '' with back illumination, element size 1.12 microns without autofocus, without flash
Nutrition	Removable battery 10.78 Wh (2800 mAh, 3.85 V) Battery built-in NFC antenna
The size	142x73 mm Case thickness: 8.3mm (9.7mm with camera)
Weight	145 g
Water and dust resistant	IP67
Operating system	Google Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) Samsung's own TouchWiz shell
recommended price	29,990 rubles
* There is also a 2 GB version random access memory and 16 GB storage

⇡ Iron and communication

In past years Samsung flagships at first they appeared with their own Exynos processors and only then, in connection with the special wishes of American cellular operators, versions on Qualcomm chips were released. The turning point occurred at the launch of the Galaxy Note 3: for this model, versions on both Exynos and Qualcomm Snapdragon were simultaneously announced.

For Galaxy S5, the version (or rather, “versions” - there are quite a lot of them for different markets) on American processors will become the main one. Modifications on Exynos also exist, but already as a secondary, auxiliary, for some special markets - it is not yet clear for which ones, they have not yet gone on sale. One way or another, the SM-G900F version equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with the uncomplicated model name MSM8974AC v3 is currently relevant in the Russian market.

The American chipmaker at the beginning of this year introduced a fair amount of confusion into his the lineup so it makes sense to provide a table that outlines the differences between different Qualcomm SoCs.

	Maximum CPU frequency	Maximum GPU Frequency	ISP	eMMC	Dual SIM Dual Active	Memory interface
Snapdragon 800
MSM8974VV v2	2.2 GHz	450MHz	320 MHz	4.5	No	800 MHz
MSM8974AA v2	2.3 GHz	450MHz	321 MHz	4.5	No	800 MHz
MSM8974AB v2	2.3 GHz	550MHz	322 MHz	4.5	No	933 MHz
Snapdragon 801
MSM8974AA v3	2.3 GHz	450MHz	323 MHz	5.0	Yes	800 MHz
MSM8974AB v3	2.3 GHz	578MHz	465 MHz	5.0	Yes	933 MHz
MSM8974AC v3	2.5 GHz	578MHz	465 MHz	5.0	Yes	933 MHz

So, MSM8974AC v3 is the most powerful Qualcomm chip in existence today. It is still quad-core and 32-bit using the Krait-400 architecture, running on the ARMv7 instruction set. But compared to the "normal" 800th, the new version is noticeably overclocked: higher maximum frequency both the computational cores themselves and the graphics adapter built into the processor, the chip can work with faster memory, even the ISP, the unit responsible for working with cameras, is overclocked.

In addition, new versions of Qualcomm's flagship chips have support for a faster interface for connecting flash memory eMMC 5.0, as well as support for two SIM cards in Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) mode. The latter, however, is not relevant for our version of the Galaxy S5 - there is only one SIM card in it, of the "micro" format.

The amount of RAM has not changed compared to that in the Galaxy S4 and is still 2 GB. The memory type, apparently, is the same as in the Galaxy Note 3 - LPDDR3-1600. As for the flash drive, there are versions with 16 GB of internal memory (of which about 12 GB are available), and with 32. Of course, microSD cards are supported, Samsung prefers not to limit the user in the desire to expand the storage capacity.

By and large, everything is still the same: the Snapdragon 801 has the same MDM9x25 modem as the Snapdragon 800, which can work with any existing networks of the second and third generation, and also supports work in LTE networks of category 4. Support for faster LTE networks Cat. 6 (recall that in Moscow such a network is already operating within the Garden Ring), you will have to wait until the next generation of the modem, MDM9x35. And first, this modem will be external and only by the release of Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 will move to the SoC.

As for the RF part, everything is more interesting: the Samsung Galaxy S5 uses the new WTR1625L transceiver, equipped with the WFR1620 companion chip, which is an additional receiver and is designed to implement the carrier frequency aggregation technology. The Galaxy S5 also has the QFE1100 chip, which is responsible for the Envelope Tracking technology. All this additional equipment in theory allows for higher data transfer rates and lower power consumption.

The connectors for micro SIM and memory cards in the Samsung Galaxy S5 are sandwiched. And the NFC antenna is built into the battery

With the set of supported ranges, alas, everything is not as great as we would like. Samsung prefers to differentiate markets, including the support of cellular networks. This is good for sellers in local markets, but not very pleasant for those who travel often and want to enjoy fast data transfer anywhere in the world. SM-G900F is the European version of the device, and there will be no problems with communication in Europe. However, it does not work well for other regions: many of the popular 3G / 4G bands in the US are not supported. Not to mention China.

The micro-USB 3.0 connector is hidden under the cap. Each time you have to open it to charge it, the option to connect a docking station is not provided, but you can purchase a rear panel with wireless charging - of course, for additional money

For a wired connection, a micro-USB 3.0 interface with MHL support is used. Wireless interfaces - a complete set: the user also has a dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac adapter, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC. There is also an infrared port - so that the smartphone can work as a universal remote control remote control... Among other things, this can be useful if you want to turn down the volume of your TV in a public place.

The Qualcomm iZat Gen8B module built into the processor is responsible for working with navigation satellite networks, exactly the same as in Snapdragon 800. Recall, in addition to the already standard GPS and GLONASS systems, this module and the WTR1625L transceiver already mentioned above also support the Chinese Beidou. Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S5 became, it seems, the first "global" smartphone for which Beidou support was announced in official characteristics and indeed realized - on SGS5 we managed to catch Chinese satellites for the first time.

Test of GPS / GLONASS / Beidou-receiver Samsung Galaxy S5. From left to right: 15 seconds after the start; a minute after the start; in room

Navigation works very quickly: even without access to the Network, the Galaxy S5 finds a dozen satellites literally in a matter of seconds and confidently determines the coordinates. This is the fastest navigation smartphone we've ever seen - the speed is amazing.

It is highly unlikely that the flagship of 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5, received official update up to Android 7.0 Nougat. If you want to install something newer than Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on your phone, then you have to take matters into your own hands. We will naturally help you by creating step by step instructions installing custom firmware based on the seventh version of Android on the Galaxy S5.

Note: The firmware in question will only work on Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S5 (klte), including the SM-G900F, SM-G900T, SM-G900M, SM-G900P, SM-G900V, SM-G900FD, SM-G900MD models. SM-G900K, SM-G900L, SM-G900S and some others. If you have the Exynos variant (SM-G900H), then you should be disappointed that Android Nougat is rather unstable for it at the moment. However, according to this instruction, you can install it on your device and test it (the download link can be found on the forum on this site).

Do you really need to change the official firmware to a custom one?

Without regular platform security updates, you expose yourself to a huge risk of being compromised, which could lead to theft of data or even money. If you are still getting the Android security patches promised by Samsung and the software you are using suits you, then I think you should not reflash.

Installing Nougat on the Galaxy S5: First Steps

The first thing to do is create a backup of your data. In most cases, the contacts on your phone are already synced with your Google account. You can back up all data on your phone using our instructions, which will allow you to do it quickly and correctly.

Keep in mind that after flashing, the data of many programs and games will be lost. Photos and videos can be uploaded to Google Photos. One way or another, during the installation of custom firmware, you can choose to clear the phone's memory or not.

Also make sure your smartphone is at least 60-70% charged, but it's best to fully charge it before installing the firmware.

Connect the Galaxy S5 to your computer

Unfortunately, to prepare for the firmware, we need a utility that works only from under Windows. If you have not yet installed the drivers, you can download them from the official Samsung website. Also download the ODIN utility itself from this link. Install the drivers and unpack the ODIN archive to any place convenient for you, such as “Documents”.

Download mode on Galaxy S5

Restart your phone to download mode. To do this, turn off your Galaxy S5 completely, and then press and hold the following buttons simultaneously for a few seconds: Volume Down, Home and Power On. A warning should appear on the screen, which must be skipped by pressing the “Volume Up” key.

Launch the ODIN that you downloaded and unzipped earlier and connect your phone with a USB cable. This program should detect the device and if this happens, then an inscription will appear on the top left, as you can see in the screenshot below. And below in the block with logs the message “Added” will appear, which means that everything is in order, S5 is ready to work.

If the phone is in download mode, but does not appear in ODIN, then you need to install other drivers - ADB Driver Installer. Then we move on to the next step.

Install custom recovery (TWRP Recovery)

To install custom Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware for Galaxy S5, you first need to replace the stock recovery, which is available in all Android devices, with a custom one. As you might have guessed, the stock recovery works only with the official software, and the custom one with the modified one.

Download version TWRP Recovery for your smartphone model from this link. Make no mistake with the model number, go to the Primary (Recommended) section and download the latest .tar file to your computer.

After that, in the ODIN program, you need to select the just downloaded recovery. Click the “AP” button, find this file and click the “Select” button. Make sure your phone is connected to your computer as described above and then click on the “Start” button. In a few seconds, the process should complete and the Galaxy S5 should reboot.

Download and install Android 7.1.1 Nougat on the Galaxy S5

After installing custom recovery, go directly to Android installation 7.1.1 Nougat on Samsung Galaxy S5. First, download the firmware from the official website of Lineage OS (formerly known as CyanogenMod). Click on the latest build (always at the very top) and the ZIP archive will start downloading automatically. So far, only so-called "nightly" builds are available, which are updated every day, but after a while, software improvements will appear in stable versions.

It's hard to do without now Google services, such as, Play Store, so also download the ZIP archive with Google apps. The easiest way to do this is through the Opengapps.org resource. Go to the site, select the platform (in this case, ARM) Android version and also the set of applications that you intend to use. I recommend choosing the minimal set “pico” or “nano”, but by clicking on the icon next to the name, you can see full list of all applications that are included in the package.

Then click on the red download button at the bottom to download.

Setting up the device for the first time

After starting your phone, you will have to go through the process of setting up your phone for the first time as if it were brand new. Connect to Wi-Fi, enter google account and install everything required applications and app store. Samsung Galaxy S5 will regularly receive fresh Android updates including the latest security patches.

Pros and cons of LineageOS 14.1 on Galaxy S5

The firmware works very well, no problems have arisen for months of use. Everything works, including NFC and a fingerprint scanner. The only drawback is the lack of HDR function in the phone camera, but even without it, the photos are very high quality.

With this software, this machine feels brand new and faster than ever. If you still buy a new battery, then it will be able to delight you for several more years. The Samsung Galaxy S5 could get Android O in the same way - the next expected update from Google.

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Charger with USB cable
• Instructions
• Wired stereo headset

Positioning

A parity situation has arisen on the world market - de facto, the market was divided by two players, Apple and Samsung. Each company has its own flagship, for Apple this is actually the only product - the iPhone, in the calculation of the old models or the iPhone 5c, which appeared in 2013, you can not take it. For Samsung, the product portfolio is much larger, but the focus is on the Galaxy S, the top-selling phone that competes with the iPhone. In 2013, sales of the Galaxy S4 came close to the iPhone 5, in some countries they even exceeded the iPhone by several months, but then a new model came out, and everything returned to normal. Samsung quite rightly believes that the Galaxy S4 has become a successful product, although dreams that its sales will exceed those of the iPhone did not come true. Moreover, the potential of this device is very high, until today its versions are being released that will live on the market for at least another year and a half. And then Samsung fell into exactly the same trap as Apple before them - the previous models began to look more attractive than the new ones. Let me remind you that with the release of the iPhone 5 and the new iOS version 7, many people suddenly began to buy iPhone 4s, as the design of this device, its characteristics seemed to them better. There was no difference in the quality and size of the screen, there were no significant, big differences either. This happened for the first time for Apple, when the old model, unexpectedly after the release of the new one, did not become a niche, but occupied up to half of the sales.

For Samsung, Apple's model is not quite suitable, it is difficult to draw direct parallels - so after the release of S4, sales of S3 remained high and noticeable, but these were products of completely different price classes. Unlike Apple, Samsung's flagships are constantly getting cheaper throughout the year, with a total loss of 33 percent in original value. Therefore, it will not be possible to shift the situation to Apple, the companies are in different positions. But it's safe to say that the Galaxy S5 tried to keep all the features of the previous device, as well as not make it a competitor to the Note 3, plus keep sales of all S4 variants. Despite all the public announcements, sales plans and the like, we can safely say that the Galaxy S5, despite its flagship status, does not play such a role for Samsung. Perhaps this is due to the release of an older version of the device, the presence of which is denied in the company, or the release of Note 4 in September, to which the focus is gradually shifting. Of course, the sales volume of this model will be at least at the S4 level, possibly 10-15 percent higher. But sales will be boosted by the cheaper S4 variants, the bet is on them, as well as the Note line. This happened for the first time and looks like a deliberate decision, from which all the characteristics of the flagship follow.

For the first time in the Galaxy S5, the technical characteristics do not exceed those for the Note line model, in our case it is Note 3. Formally, we can talk about an improved camera, but it does not offer any striking differences in the quality of photos, the processor is about the same performance, the amount of memory, including RAM, less in S5. These are clearly products of different classes, and Note 3 looks very advantageous against the background of the S5, it was clearly breathed a second life with this announcement.

For the buyer, this means that the purchase of the Galaxy S5 is not at all as profitable as it might seem at first glance, since its alternatives look extremely attractive and interesting. First of all, this is Galaxy S4, secondly - Note 3. It is curious that there is almost no reason for choosing the S5 in front of these devices - all these reasons are insignificant, and their combination will not be the outweighing factor for the majority. While it is possible that many consumers will change their phones by inertia, this group of buyers has remained unchanged for many years. As an unclear factor remains the release date of the new iPhone, if it takes place in the summer, it will have an impact on the choice of many people. It is also obvious that by increasing the screen size, Apple will eliminate one of the most serious complaints about these smartphones. These factors will certainly have an impact on S5 sales and choices.

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

An interesting question is whether it is worth changing the Galaxy S4 to the S5. Such a replacement will be pleasant (faster device, better camera, there are different chips), but you won't notice much difference. Although there is still a certain sense in this. But replacing Note 3 with Galaxy S5, in my opinion, definitely makes no sense, these are products of a different class. However, let's take a look at what the S5 is.

Design, dimensions, controls

Samsung tries not to experiment with the design of its devices, it remains unchanged from year to year. While testing the Galaxy S4 Black and S5 for the duration of the work, I kept confusing which phone was in front of me. It is almost impossible to distinguish them from the front panel at a cursory glance. You will be able to do this much better from the pictures, but in life they are completely similar - even slightly different sizes are not striking.

The phone measures 142x72.5x8.1 mm and weighs 145 grams. Let me remind you that the S4 had these parameters 136.6x69.8x7.9 mm, 130 grams. Slightly higher, slightly wider. In the hand, the difference is not felt in any way, exactly the same grip - it fits easily in any pocket.

Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy S4

Designers have come off on the back cover of the device - it has a skin-like structure, with uniform dots applied to the surface. Initially offered in 4 different colors.

Two years ago, I had an X-Drago Dash Dot case that had almost the same design as what the back looks like in the S5.

I cannot recall a case when a manufacturer would have copied someone else's case when creating its flagship. This is another indicator of the crisis of ideas that is on the market - the same solutions are chewed by many companies.

The feeling of back cover strange, it is a little 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 an individual reaction of my body, but those around me also noted this after asking a question about their feelings).

Another characteristic feature is the warning that it is necessary to tightly close the cover of the charging connector, it appears after each charge. There are no sensors here, just common sense, suggesting that 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 there is a paired volume control key, on the right - an on / off button. At the top there is a 3.5 headphone jack, it is moved to the right (on the S4 on the left and next to the second microphone), this is done so that the microphone is not blocked when the headphones are on. There is also an IrDA window.

Samsung Galaxy S5 and Apple iPhone 5S

Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Above the screen, you can see a 2MP front-facing camera as well as a proximity sensor. The physical key under the screen is adjacent to two touch buttons - everything is unchanged here, except that the key assignment has changed in accordance with how it is done in KitKat.

Display

Perhaps this is the biggest disappointment - for the first time Samsung decided not to increase the screen resolution for its flagship, but only slightly increase the diagonal - now it is 5.1 inches at a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (432 dpi, in the S4 - 441 dpi). It is impossible to see individual pixels of the screen, the resolution of the human eye does not allow this. There are no barriers for superhumans, and they see pixelation even on this device. Screen type SuperAMOLED, displays up to 16 million colors.

One of the user misconceptions is that Super AMOLED screens are too bright, saturated and unnatural. In the screen settings, you can choose any display option, including those typical for screens from other manufacturers (dimmer, natural colors). It is interesting that other manufacturers' screens give out the maximum possible, and it is impossible to make them brighter, more contrasting, and the colors richer. At Samsung, the flexibility is maximized.

Just like in S4, there is an "Optimize Display" option. This is the most interesting setting, since the device analyzes the level of illumination around and, depending on the conditions, sets the contrast, brightness, plus adjusts the colors on the screen. It turns out that white looks white in almost all conditions. Another setting is "Professional photography" (formerly called Adobe RGB), but it has almost no effect on the image display quality, the latter does not change noticeably compared to other settings (I was unable to notice this).

The screen looks great in the sun, there are no problems, the readability has slightly increased, this is due to the change in the screen itself, which I would like to say separately. So, for the first time testing the video playback time on this device and S4 at maximum screen backlight Black Edition, I noticed the white flare on the S5, the picture looked much worse. This was a clear step backward.

Having played with the settings, I discovered a rather funny thing - the picture quality is excellent and completely comparable to the S4 with automatic backlighting (default setting), but an attempt to turn the brightness up instantly leads to negative consequences. Also, the quality of the Adaptive Display is such that it is focused on the power saving mode, the colors are muted. To get a picture like on the S4, you should choose one of the other display modes.

With brightness, everything became clear in the sun, with automatic adjustment, it turns up in these conditions, readability in direct sunlight increases dramatically. Although I could not notice much difference in Moscow with the same Note 3 (Samsung Galaxy S5 in the photos above).

I have a strong feeling that the default settings are in favor of some scenario in which people want not very bright, muted colors and medium backlighting - plus, it saves battery. You should choose these parameters for yourself.

And here are some pictures of the screen comparison with the S4. Let me remind you that the screen in the S4 was and remains the best on the market, in the S4 review there was a large comparison of displays, the situation has not changed in a year.

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 below:

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

Fingerprint scanner

The feature is quite curious and appeared in response to the fingerprint scanner in the iPhone 5s, where you need to put your finger on the button. Unlike Apple's implementation, in the S5 you just need to swipe in the center of the screen and touch the center key. In the settings, you can register up to 3 prints, it is very inconvenient to hold the phone with one hand. Someone, perhaps, will contrive, and it will work, but it does not work for me - therefore, only with two hands. Apple only has one hand - and the device itself is smaller.

Almost always, the scanner works perfectly, detects the fingerprint quickly and unlocks the phone. During operation, several times I saw a message that the surface of the device is wet, I was asked to wipe it. Apparently, a sensor is involved here, which is already in the S4 and measures the ambient temperature and humidity.

It is difficult to say anything special about the scanner, everything works and raises no complaints.

Battery and power saving modes

The phone has a 2800 mAh Li-Ion battery (the S4 costs 2600 mAh), the manufacturer specifies for the device up to 390 hours of standby time, up to 21 hours of talk time, as well as up to 10 hours of watching videos and about 45 hours of listening to music. ... Out of touch with reality, these results are impressive, but you and I know very well that in practice, most Android smartphones do not live so long and show completely different results.

Before discussing the operating time of the device, let me remind you that initially only the S5 version, built on the Qualcomm chipset, appears on the market, the Exynos version will be later - therefore, we are talking only about this version of the phone. But there shouldn't be much difference.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S5

So, the most in a simple way was to take the same FullHD movie in X.264 and see how long the Galaxy S4 can play it (I took the Black Edition version on Qualcomm). Video playback software - MX Player, no hardware decoding. The result with maximum screen brightness, mute and offline mode turned out to be typical - about 9.5 hours.

For most modern smartphones this is an unattainable result, for example, MTK devices play a similar video for about 4-5 hours (with a comparable battery capacity). Testing the S5 revealed a curious moment - the device worked for about 12 hours and 40 minutes. Unfortunately, during the playback, it went to the main menu once, so it was necessary to restart the playback - but the impact of this incident is minimal, it can be ignored, since the screen time shows how long the video was spinning.

Many people are impressed by the “naked” numbers, but how often do we watch videos non-stop and do not use other features? Of course, not often, because the phone is a universal harvester, in which we use literally all the possibilities. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate in aggregate how the battery works, how long it allows the phone to last. Here we can say that the S5 does not differ much from the S4, the operating time is comparable - with heavy use of the device, it will sit down by about lunchtime (3-4 hours of screen operation and a couple of GB of data). With not very strong exploitation, it will be able to live until the evening. Unfortunately, I did not manage to notice much difference from the S4, the device definitely loses to the same Note 3, which remains the record holder in terms of power consumption and calmly lives up to the evening with any use profile.

However, in the phone's settings, two more modes were added to the existing power saving modes, and they also created a quick power button for them. There is a usual power saving mode, in which you can limit the background work of applications, enable gray colors for the screen (for AMOLED, this is a chip - gray color consumes almost no energy). Moreover, in the gray scale, you can work almost anywhere, even watch a video - but it will be gray, which is not very pleasant and convenient.

I was interested to see if you can live a whole day in this power consumption mode. I managed it calmly, we can say that the device will last for two days, but it will not give you pleasure. It is unlikely that there are people who will use the screen in such a color scheme. There is also another limitation - in Whatsapp and other programs that use a background connection, work stops, you stop receiving messages. For social networks that Samsung and the SNS program know, as well as with the access permissions obtained on the phone (Facebook, Instagram, 4square, Twitter), you receive push messages from the Samsung service. That is, the power saving mode also has a software feature - instead of push messages from different services / programs, they come in a certain interval from only one. This interval cannot be configured, all settings are hidden from the user. Look at the graphs of using the phone in this mode.

This saver mode is good when you run out of battery, but you need all the features of your phone. Then, on 10 percent of the charge, you can safely live for about two hours, practically denying yourself nothing. Two hours is an active use of the device, just in your pocket it can live much longer.

In the early firmwares of the device, the startup widget of the power saving mode showed the approximate operating time in two modes - normal and maximum. The first mode has been removed for the commercial version, it can be activated from the menu, but you cannot see the estimated operating time.

The maximum mode of limiting power consumption cuts almost everything, with 35 percent of the battery charge the phone will be able to work in standby mode for at least 4 days. But, of course, it all depends on how you use it. The gray scale also turns on, but all communications are cut off, the list of running applications is limited only to those that you allowed, all background processes are turned off. This is a very deeply revised procedure, since many system functions are disabled, you will not be able to take a screenshot in this mode, many built-in options will be unavailable (but you don't need them).

I liked this mode because when the battery runs out, activating this mode with one touch, you can safely live until the evening - SMS and voice will be available to you.

The bottom line is that we have a fairly typical and gluttonous 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 our own set of applications, work profile, backlight brightness, and so on. The phone, which will work for one person for two days, will sit down for another person for lunch. Therefore, it is not worth giving the operating schedules of your devices, they do not say anything at all, it is necessary to compare the devices simultaneously, with the same load. For the S5, you should focus on a full day of work, taking into account the fact that you will use certain energy saving chips, without denying, however, all the pleasures of this device.

Camera

A separate material is devoted to the camera, in which you can find out everything that is possible about it.

Hardware platform, memory, performance

The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AC chipset, also called the Snapdragon 801. This is the fastest chipset from Qualcomm at the moment, its previous version MSM8974AB was used in a device like the LG G2. Quad-core processor, maximum frequency 2.45 GHz, graphics coprocessor clocked at 578 MHz (previously 450 MHz). Also, the LPDDR3 memory bus frequency was overclocked - from 800 to 933 MHz. In many ways, this is exactly what gives an increase in productivity.

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

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

Before the commercial firmware appeared, the performance was lower, the device was outperforming the Note 3. Now it is slightly higher in performance. But these are synthetic tests that are of interest to fans of virtual parrots. For them - a few more tests.

In everyday life, the speed of the device is excellent. The interface is extremely responsive and fast. Those who know how to see the brakes will see them everywhere - but at the moment this is one of the fastest devices. There is no difference with the iPhone 5s in terms of operating speed.

USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities

Bluetooth... Bluetooth version 4.0 (LE). When transferring files to other devices that support this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is used, and the theoretical transfer speed is about 24 Mbps. Testing the transfer of a 1 GB file showed a 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 raise any questions, everything is ordinary.

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

The USB version is 3, the data transfer rate is about 50 Mb / s.

When connected via USB, the device recharges.

The microUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means that using a special cable (available from electronics stores), you can connect your phone to a TV (to the HDMI output). In fact, the standard describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. This solution looks preferable to a separate miniHDMI connector on the case.

The maximum data transfer rate in LTE is 150 Mbps.

Wi-Fi... Supports 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac standard, the wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a one-touch connection to the router, for this you need to press a button on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device menu (WPA SecureEasySetup). Of the additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears when the signal is weak or disappearing. You can also configure Wi-Fi to work on a schedule.

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

Wi-Fi Direct... A protocol that aims to replace Bluetooth or compete with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi version n for large file transfers). In the Wi-Fi settings menu, select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone starts looking for devices around. We 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 transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer to them required files, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

NFC... The handset has NFC technology, which can be used with various additional applications.

S Beam... A technology that allows you to transfer a file of several gigabytes to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in the S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to bring up and authorize phones, but the second is already used to transfer the files themselves. A creatively redesigned way of using Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using a dual-device connection, file selection, and so on.

Infrared port... Required to use the phone as a remote control for various household appliances. Automatically adjusts for almost any vehicle model.

Software features - some chips and child mode, S Health

I described all the features of the new version of TouchWiz, preinstalled programs and all the new features in a separate and voluminous material. This is done on purpose so as not to be repeated here.

The Galaxy S5 puts a lot of emphasis on new modes of operation for people with impaired motor coordination, hearing or vision impairments. In terms of a set of built-in capabilities, this is one of the most powerful models, along with technology from Apple. But usually during the test you skip this menu (it appears at the first boot), and then you do not go there. However, another non-trivial function has appeared in it, this is a baby monitor. You can put the phone next to your baby, and then he will catch his cry, and then the camera flashes will inform you about it. Since my children have already grown up, I could not test this function in practice. The phone does not respond to the recorded crying of the baby, and if you want to see how Murtazin howls, then watch the video below - this device also did not respond to my howl. This does not mean that the baby monitor is not working, but most likely it is useless.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72.5 mm (millimeters) 7.25 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.85 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	142 mm (millimeters) 14.2 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.59 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.1 mm (millimeters) 0.81 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.32 in (inches)
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	145 g (grams) 0.32 lbs (pounds) 5.11 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	83.39 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.06 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Blue Golden White
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Polycarbonate
Certification Information about the standards by which this device is certified.	IP67

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Krait 400
Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache memory, which can be accessed faster than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also lower power consumption.	4KB + 4KB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (Level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 KB + 16 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Number of cores GPU Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications.	4
GPU clock speed The speed of work is clock frequency GPU, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	578 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Two-channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	933 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.1 in (inches) 129.54 mm (millimeters) 12.95 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.5 in (inches) 63.51 mm (millimeters) 6.35 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.45 in (inches) 112.9 mm (millimeters) 11.29 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	432 ppi (pixels per inch) 169 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	69.87% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant
	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model	Samsung S5K2P2XX
Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	ISOCELL
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution.	5.95 x 3.35 mm (millimeters) 0.27 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are capable of capturing more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.12 μm (micrometers) 0.001120 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of a full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) to that of a particular device's photo sensor.	6.34
ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value / speed indicates the sensor's sensitivity to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light.	100 - 2000
Light-strength	f / 2.2
Shutter speed (shutter speed) The shutter speed reflects the exposure time. Indicates how long the optics shutter remains open during shooting and, accordingly, how long the camera's sensor is exposed to light. The longer this time, the more light reaches the sensor. Shutter speed is measured in seconds (for example, 5, 2, 1 second) or in fractions of a second (for example, ½, 1/8, 1/8000). Unlike DSLR cameras that use a mechanical shutter, in mobile devices it is electronic.	1/14 - 1/10000
Focal length The focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera, equated to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, at which the same angle of view will be achieved. It is calculated by multiplying the real focal length of the mobile device camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35mm full-size sensor and a mobile device sensor.	4.89 mm (millimeters) 30.99 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution	5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
	1080p @ 60 fps Samsung lens

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Sensor model Information about the make and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Samsung S5K8B1
Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the largest possible aperture of the aperture.	f / 2.4
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.0
Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide more fast exchange data, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) HOGP

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio / video interface that replaces older analog audio / video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Video file formats / codecs A list of some of the major video file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard.

3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) 3GPP2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project 2, .3g2) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) Flash Video (.flv, .f4v, .f4p, .f4a, .f4b) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) VC-1 WebM WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) WMV7 (Windows Media Video 7, .wmv) WMV8 (Windows Media Video 8, .wmv)

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	2800 mAh (milliampere-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. Exists different types lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	480 h (hours) 28800 min (minutes) 20 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	480 h (hours) 28800 min (minutes) 20 days
4G talk time 4G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during continuous 4G talk.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
4G standby time 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network.	480 h (hours) 28800 min (minutes) 20 days
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Wireless charger Removable
	Wireless charging - market dependent

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.562 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	0.406 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to if you hold a mobile device near your ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.2 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard.	1.58 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)