One of the most demanded smartphones internationally, at the moment, is the Samsung Galaxy S5. Samsung has us used to launching variants of its flagship smartphones every year. In this article we compare the main technical specifications of the Galaxy S5 vs. the Galaxy S5 Active and we begin by answering one of the most frequent doubts by users: should I buy a Samsung Galaxy S5 or the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active?
The answer will depend on your daily needs. Both terminals offer sufficient technical specifications to cover your activities. Despite the Samsung Galaxy S5 offering water resistance, the Galaxy S5 Active steps up security of your device in this aspect. The Active is a more robust variant, with greater resistance to water, falls and dust. Therefore, if in your daily activities your smartphone is going to be exposed to this type of situation, then it is recommended that you choose the Active model, even though it is a little thicker and heavier.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S5, like Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, coincide in the following technical specifications:
- Screen 5,1-inch high resolution (Full HD 1080p) with 432ppi pixel density.
- Models 16GB and 32GB with microSD reader and 2GB of RAM in the case of the Galaxy S5 and 16GB and 2 GB of RAM, with microSD reader in the case of Active.
- Camera 16 megapixel rear in both cases. The Galaxy S5 has a resolution of 5312 x 2988 pixels; while the Galaxy S5 Active has a resolution of 3456 x 4608 pixels.
- Camera 2MP high definition front panel.
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2,5GHz quad-core.
- Ability to battery 2.800 mAh.
The main differences are found in the section on size and weight. The Galaxy S5 has dimensions of 142 x 72,5 x 81, mm and a weight of 145 grams; while the Galaxy S5 Active has dimensions of 145,3 x 73,4 x 8,9 and 170,1 grams of weight. Finally, we cannot fail to mention the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S5 includes the fingerprint sensor, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active miss this look.