The Samsung Galaxy S5 official market release is just around the corner, and this could only mean one thing to many consumers: making that major smartphone upgrade. However, with the Apple iPhone 6 that is also expected to be launched in a matter of months, everyone will surely be torn between the two most explosive releases from the two major smartphone companies: Samsung and Apple. To help you out, we decided to come up with a comparison review on the best specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Apple iPhone 6.
Note: While the Samsung Galaxy S5's specs and features are expected to be the real deal when the phone finally hits stores worldwide, we really can't say the same for the Apple iPhone 6, which has not even been unveiled. Nevertheless, we gathered all the rumored details on Apple's next successor to its iPhone series.
Samsung Galaxy S5 over Apple iPhone 6
The first thing that is most notable about the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the fact that it sports a slightly bigger display than what the Apple iPhone 6 has in store. The minimal leap from a 5-inch screen to a 5.1-inch may not be that significant for Samsung, but it still outweighs Apple iPhone 6's rumored screen size of 4.7-inch. However, some rumors from several sites and critics claim that Apple might also be planning to come up with a phablet entry, a 6-incher alternative for its upcoming iPhone.
With the new and improved design of the Samsung Galaxy S5, fans will surely love the dust and water proofing features incorporated to the very familiar over-all design. The microUSB port of the GS5 has a cover. Additionally, the phone is said to be water-resistant. Meanwhile, we can't expect any of these catchy features coming to Apple's all-new iPhone device. What Apple is trying to gearing for though is to come up with its thinnest iPhone ever, having only 6mm width. Can we then call it the iPhone Air? Well, the answer is very likely.
When it comes to processor and performance, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to outplay specs of the Apple iPhone 6. Samsung has opted for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad-core processor clocked at 2.5GHz, with 2GB of RAM. Meanwhile, although the 64-bit technology of Apple is obviously more powerful and favorable, the problem with the upcoming Apple iPhone 6, according to several iPhone rumors is the fact that Apple is sticking with its 1GB of RAM and lower 1.3GHz processor. But things aren't certain as of late, and analysts claim that Apple is already manufacturing a new chipset that will give the all-new iPhone a boost on its performance speed.
One of the things that caught the attention of many when Samsung unveiled its Samsung Galaxy S5 is the fact that the device comes with a fingerprint scanner. It can be noted of course that Apple's iPhone 5S received a lot of attention because of its TouchID fingerprint scanner that was incorporated into its home button. The Samsung Galaxy S5 followed the same design with the addition of a scanning extension on the screen of the smartphone. The major issue many analysts notice though is that it could get tedious to have one's finger scanned by swiping it from the home button to the screen and back and forth. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone 6, which is said to come with the same technology flaunted by its predecessor, takes the lead because of its fingerprint scanner's ease of use.
What's really good about the Samsung Galaxy S5 is its camera technology. It rear-facing camera sports 16MP with 4K video capture capability. Moreover, a whole bunch of features has been incorporated to the camera of the device to make it more useful even in professional photography. There's the "selective focus" mode, which allows user to capture images prior to selecting a focal point afterwards. According to KnowYourMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a number of user-friendly tricks that enhances the over-all functionality of the cameras of the device. In contrast, rumors claim that the Apple iPhone 6 is to sport a potentially 13 MP shooter.
iPhone 6 Vs Samsung Galaxy S5
The Apple iPhone 6 is said to keep the traditional aluminum body of the smartphone, which is actually a good thing. The upcoming iPhone 6 is also expected to keep the design of the iPhone 5S, only stretching it to fit the bigger frame of the phone. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with the same plastic back cover that its predecessors have. The textured and dimpled design of the case though gives it a more unique feel.
While the Samsung Galaxy S5 has already been confirmed to come with the 16GB and 32GB variants plus microSD support or memory expansion option of up to 128GB, we are more impressed with the Apple iPhone 6, which is expected to come with the same basic set of storage variants found on Apple's previous iPhones, except that this time around, there will be a 128GB variant - something that Apple fans will surely love.
