Galaxy S5 Active
A military-grade rugged Galaxy S5 with a dedicated Activity Zone key.
The Galaxy S5 Active is a flagship Samsung smartphone released May 2014, with a launch price of $660. It pairs the Snapdragon 801 with a 5.1" SAMOLED display, a 16 MP main camera and a 2,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — The military-grade Galaxy. Standout strengths: ip67 + mil-std-810g military durability. and kept the s5's amoled this time. Main trade-off: bulkier and heavier than the s5.
The military-grade Galaxy.
The Galaxy S5 Active added MIL-STD-810G military certification to IP67, plus a dedicated Activity Zone key for outdoor tools — and this time kept the flagship AMOLED. It was the rugged Galaxy at its most fully-realised, popular with outdoors and trades users.
Read the full review- IP67 + MIL-STD-810G military durability.
- Kept the S5's AMOLED this time.
- Dedicated Activity Zone button.
- Removable battery + microSD.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy S5 Active compares
| Galaxy S5 Active | Mi 5 | Galaxy Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 801 | Snapdragon 820 | Exynos 7420 |
| Display | 5.1" SAMOLED | 5.15" FHD LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP · f/2.0 | 16 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $660 | $310 | $700 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S5 Active released?
The Galaxy S5 Active was released in May 2014.
How much does the Galaxy S5 Active cost?
The Galaxy S5 Active launched at $660 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S5 Active screen size and type?
The Galaxy S5 Active has a 5.1" SAMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S5 Active use?
The Galaxy S5 Active is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S5 Active have?
The Galaxy S5 Active ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S5 Active battery capacity?
The Galaxy S5 Active has a 2,800 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S5 Active main camera?
The Galaxy S5 Active has a 16 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy S5 Active have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy S5 Active has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy S5 Active get software updates?
The Galaxy S5 Active update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the Galaxy S5 Active weigh?
The Galaxy S5 Active weighs 171 g.
What colours does the Galaxy S5 Active come in?
The Galaxy S5 Active is available in 3 colours: Titanium Gray, Camo Green, Ruby Red.
Is the Galaxy S5 Active worth buying?
The Galaxy S5 Active added MIL-STD-810G military certification to IP67, plus a dedicated Activity Zone key for outdoor tools — and this time kept the flagship AMOLED. It was the rugged Galaxy at its most fully-realised, popular with outdoors and trades users. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S5 Active an editorial score of 52/100.
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