Apple and Samsung are arch rivals that have unquestionably dominated the smartphone arena.
Both these companies have been regularly offering the users all the latest innovative technologies. However, this has perplexed the potential buyer about which smartphone is ideal for purchase. We have prepared a comparison review of both the Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 5S smartphones based on facts, to let you decide which smartphone is the better of the two.
Presently, mobile phone usage is not limited to texting and calling only. Users are looking forward to crucial features such as internet connectivity, mobile, apps selection, camera quality and more.
In case, you were apprehensive with the weight of the smartphones you desire to use, iPhone 5S would be an apt option for you. The Apple smartphone is unquestionably sleeker when compared to the Galaxy S5 and most other smartphones. iPhone 5S weighs mere 112 grams. On the other hand, Galaxy S5 is a little on the heavier side weighing around 145 grams.
In terms of processor, iPhone 5S incorporates ARM version 8 dual core 1.3GHz processor. The Apple smartphone comes with an excellent score of 416ms on the SunSpider JavaScript test. In comparison, the Galaxy S5 scored around 408ms. It is fast nonetheless, but the Apple is quicker.
With respect to memory, the Galaxy S5 emerges a better choice offering a 2GB RAM in comparison to the 1GB RAM of the iPhone 5S smartphone.
One major aspect that potential smartphone users should bear in mind, when searching for the right device, is the battery life. Comparing the two smartphones in terms of video playback test, iPhone 5S battery lasts up to 14 hours and 31 minutes, in comparison to the 17 hours and 30 minutes lasting time of the Galaxy S5 smartphone. The S5 apparently has an edge over the 5S smartphone, with the former lasting for a day without the user worrying about charging the S5 smartphone again.
However, most importantly, the potential smartphone user should look for internet connectivity that both smartphones can offer. Both these smartphones support 2G, 3G and 4G LTE bands. However, the Galaxy S5 could support LTE-Advanced mode in comparison to the LTE Category 3, supported by the Apple iPhone 5S.
Camera Review
A camera in a smartphone is an essential feature, which should be assessed by the potential smartphone user without fail. The Apple iPhone 5S offers an 8MP rear camera sensor. The camera comes with dual LED flash for low light picture snapping and video recording. It comes with a resolution of 3264×2448 pixels.
The Galaxy S5 comprises of a 16MP rear camera sensor. The Galaxy S5 underwent rigorous smartphone image testing procedure and emerged a winner with an overall score of 79. It beats the iPhone 5S camera and that of the Nokia PureView and Nokia Lumia 1020.
The S5 camera really outclasses others when tested for exposure, white balance and color. The camera produces good and sharp snaps, without much noise, especially in low-light conditions. However, the only drawback was the auto focus feature of the S5 camera. It lacked when pictures were snapped in auto-mode with a considerable detail lost in low light surroundings.
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