The Samsung Galaxy S5 is almost here and the Galaxy S4 has been spotted with dipping prices online. Well, the Samsung Galaxy is a flagship model and will definitely be better than its predecessor. However, with a whopping price difference of more than Rs 10,000, would it be worth spending for the Galaxy S5? Let's take a look at some of the differences the two have. However, before that, here is a tech spec comparison of the two handsets.
Firstly, the difference between the two handsets, in terms of looks and dimensions are almost similar. There are a few notable differences in the design. The newer entrant is just 0.2m thicker and 15 grams heavier than the older sibling.
The display is minutely different between the two with the S5 a tad bigger by 0.1-inch. While the two phones sport the exact same display type (Super AMOLED), the Galaxy S4 will seem a bit clearer owing to the smaller display size, which bumps the ppi upwards by 9 ppi. However, the human eye cannot detect the difference. Lastly, the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects the two display screens.
Moving on, the chipset on the Galaxy S5 is slightly more powerful than the one on the S4. The Adronis Prime2 chipset (which is featured in the Indian version of the Samsung Galaxy S5) is also an octa-core processor (quad 1.9GHz +quad 1.3GHz) similar to the Samsung Galaxy S4. The international version of the S5 will have the Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.6GHz quad cores and an Adreno 330 GPU. Wonder why does Samsung have to serve the Asian version with a lower-end chipset. The Snapdragon 801 chipsets are definitely better than the Adronis Prime2 chipset.
Coming to the camera, the Galaxy S5 has a higher-resolution camera (16MP as opposed to the 13MP on the S4), and it is capable of capturing 4K UHD videos. All you have to be prepared with, is a higher capacity storage card and definitely a faster (class 10 and higher) one too to make full justice to the 4K videos.
The Samsung Galaxy also has two interesting features, which can definitely be worth the investment. Firstly, the waterproof chassis, which is IP67, certified (waterproof and dustproof) and secondly, the PayPal certified fingerprint sensor.
Lastly, the battery is a tad better (at 2800mAh) on the Galaxy S5, which can power the handset for a while longer than the Galaxy S4.
The rest of the features are almost identical on the two handsets. These include the connectivity, GSM radio, user interface, and a few others.
To sum up, the whole article, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is definitely a winner between the two, considering the hardware specs, the camera and the additional features such as fingerprint scanner and IP67 certifications. However, the Samsung Galaxy S5 could be overruled by the S4 with regards to the price. With a few sources online, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is estimated to be around Rs 42,000 to Rs 51,000. If true, the S5 might have no takers in the start since the Snapdragon version is available abroad would be priced lower. For those looking for a powerful Android smartphone on a cheaper price, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is an ideal choice at present, as it seems to be a good value for money. However, smartphone enthusiasts who would want the latest handset with a high-end camera, and waterproof body can opt for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Well, finally, it is your choice as to which phone you would want to opt for. If you are hunting for a powerful handset and your budget has no limits, then there are other options from HTC, Sony and LG, which can be looked into. However, if you are slightly low on budget, then the S4 could top your list.
