Launched in April 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was unveiled at MWC Barcelona as the successor to the S4. It featured a textured plastic back, IP67 water and dust resistance, a fingerprint scanner, and a heart rate monitor, reflecting Samsung’s early focus on security and health.
Its 16MP camera introduced phase-detection autofocus, with video recording up to 4K (2160p) and 1080p at 60fps. The S5 also offered a removable battery, microSD support, and a USB 3.0 port.
While praised for its display, performance, and battery life, it faced criticism for its polycarbonate build, bloatware, and inconsistent fingerprint sensor.
In 2015, the Galaxy S5 Neo launched as a simplified variant with an Exynos chip, no fingerprint sensor, and no 4K video.
The S5 is remembered as the last Galaxy S phone with a removable battery and plastic design, closing an era before Samsung’s shift to premium glass-and-metal builds with the S6.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
