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Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:44:28, Updated date: 2020-04-16 19:32:16

What are the strengths of the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB is right for you.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB 's size

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is 72.5mm wide, 142.0mm tall, and 8.1mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB", it weighs about 145.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB 's screen

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a 5.1inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is extremely clear, and it's able to display everything from images to videos and even video game graphics in perfect clarity.

The CPU performance of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The 1.6GHz×8(8.0-cores) processing speed of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is on the higher side, so it should be able to run most apps with no problems. The performance of this phone is at a high level when compared to others released on the market so far. You can play a comparatively large amount of 3D games with next to no issues.

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB 's storage capacity

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

The camera function of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a 16.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 2800.0mAh. The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

Overall assessment of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The "Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

The merits of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
  • Photos and videos are beautiful to look at on the clear screen.

The demerits of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

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Specifications of Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB
ImageGalaxy S5 Neo 16GB
MakerSamsung
Release date2015-08
ColorBlack/Gray/Gold
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.5mm x 142.0mm x 8.1mm
Weight145.0g
Display size5.1inch
Display typeSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 1920
Pixel density431ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa
CPU specs1.6GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution16.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 60.8/100

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

60.8-Color:Black/Gray/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.5mm x 142.0mm x 8.1mm, Weight:145.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:431ppi, Display size:5.1inch, OS:Android

Galaxy A8 SCV32 au 32GB

61.4Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.0mm x 158.0mm x 7.6mm, Weight:153.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Android

Galaxy Active neo SC-01H docomo 16GB

44.4Color:Camo White/Solid Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.0mm x 133.0mm x 10.5mm, Weight:154.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:207ppi, Display size:4.5inch, OS:Android

Galaxy A5 (2016) 16GB

58.7Color:Black/White/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 144.8mm x 7.3mm, Weight:155.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

56.3Color:Black/White/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):65.2mm x 134.5mm x 7.3mm, Weight:132.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi, Display size:4.7inch, OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On7 8GB

48.1Color:White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 151.8mm x 8.2mm, Weight:172.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On5 8GB

47.6Color:White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 142.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:149.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB

40.1Color:White/Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.6mm x 130.1mm x 9.5mm, Weight:131.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:216ppi, Display size:4.3inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

65.2-Color:Black/Gray/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.5mm x 142.0mm x 8.1mm, Weight:145.0g

Galaxy A8 SCV32 au 32GB

60.0Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.0mm x 158.0mm x 7.6mm, Weight:153.0g

Galaxy Active neo SC-01H docomo 16GB

65.7Color:Camo White/Solid Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):70.0mm x 133.0mm x 10.5mm, Weight:154.0g

Galaxy A5 (2016) 16GB

63.9Color:Black/White/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.0mm x 144.8mm x 7.3mm, Weight:155.0g

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

73.2Color:Black/White/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):65.2mm x 134.5mm x 7.3mm, Weight:132.0g

Samsung Galaxy On7 8GB

56.4Color:White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 151.8mm x 8.2mm, Weight:172.0g

Samsung Galaxy On5 8GB

64.3Color:White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 142.3mm x 8.5mm, Weight:149.0g

Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB

72.6Color:White/Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):67.6mm x 130.1mm x 9.5mm, Weight:131.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

85.7-Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:431ppi

Galaxy A8 SCV32 au 32GB

81.7Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

Galaxy Active neo SC-01H docomo 16GB

30.6Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:207ppi

Galaxy A5 (2016) 16GB

85.5Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

64.3Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Samsung Galaxy On7 8GB

53.7Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Samsung Galaxy On5 8GB

59.9Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB

34.6Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:216ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

77.8-Display size:5.1inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:431ppi

Galaxy A8 SCV32 au 32GB

80.9Display size:5.7inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

Galaxy Active neo SC-01H docomo 16GB

52.1Display size:4.5inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:207ppi

Galaxy A5 (2016) 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

69.6Display size:4.7inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

Samsung Galaxy On7 8GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Samsung Galaxy On5 8GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB

51.5Display size:4.3inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:216ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

Galaxy S5 Neo 16GB

64.3-OS:Android

Galaxy A8 SCV32 au 32GB

58.8OS:Android

Galaxy Active neo SC-01H docomo 16GB

33.5OS:Android

Galaxy A5 (2016) 16GB

55.2OS:Android

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

27.3OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On7 8GB

21.1OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On5 8GB

23.2OS:Android

Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB

19.5OS:Android

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