When isn’t there a battle between the smartphones in the 21st century? Well, it’s because your smartphone is an extension of yourself – as horrible as that sounds – and while each smartphone has the capability to hold an insane amount of contacts, emails, and photos, not all smartphones are created equal.
At the end of the day, both the iPhone 5S and the Samsung Galaxy S5 are at the top of the market – making them the top competitors pitted against each other.
iPhone 5s
Display:
- 4 inch
- 326 PPI
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Multi Touch
- Proximity Sensor
Features:
- Touch ID
- 64-bit Processor
- HD Playback
- GPS Navigation
- Graphics Accelerator
- M7 Coprocessor
Other Statistics:
- Talk Time 10 hours
- Standby Time 250 hours
- Weight 112g
Samsung Galaxy S5
Display:
- 5.1 inch
- 432 PPI
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Multi Touch
- Proximity Sensor
Features:
- Memory Card Slot
- Replaceable Battery
- HD Playback
- GPS Navigation
- Graphics Accelerator
- Infrared Blaster
Other Statistics:
- Talk Time 21 hours
- Standby Time 384 hours
- Weight 145g
Looking At The Pros
The iPhone 5S is a front runner for a variety of reasons. When the 5S came out, its new feature – the fingerprint scanner – was the first of its kind. The 5S is light, sleek, and compact. It is durable. Made from glass and aluminum, the 5S is constantly being updated with newer versions of IOS.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is perfect for the traditionalist. With a removable battery as well as removable storage, the Samsung is a flashback to the simple elements of flip phones, with the technology of today. Running the latest version of Android KitKat, the Samsung has up to 128GB of external storage while the iPhone has none
Looking At The Cons
While the iPhone has many useful features and settings, they come at the cost of a successful battery life. With only 10 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time compared the Galaxy’s impressive 21 hours of talk time and a whopping 390 hours of standby time, the battery life of the iPhone is definitely one of its shortcomings.
With a plastic body and a closer to tablet sized screen, the Samsung S5 is not a comfortable phone to hold. Being 10 percent taller and 19 percent wider that the iPhone 5S, the Galaxy – for some – is uncomfortably large. After the release of apples finger recognition software, Samsung quickly released their own version, but their software requires the use of two hands, not very convenient with an armful of groceries – right?
So, Which Smartphone Is Better?
While each smartphone has their own faults and benefits at the end of the day, the best phone really depends on your own personal preference and needs.
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