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Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

8.1 / 10
Cellphones.ca Score
Based on 6 critic reviews
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Operating system
5.1" Screen size
16MP Main camera
Exynos Octa core Processor
16 GB Storage
2,800 mAh Battery
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What critics say

Critic consensus

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6 reviews
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Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck
8.7

“The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is recycling on a very high level. The previous flagship smartphone has been improved in some respects, but the performance of the SoC is reduced and some features have been removed.Positive aspects of the Galaxy S5 Neo are still the sturdy chassis, the great display, the comprehensive software equipment and the long battery runtimes. The smartphone is still waterproof, but does not need the annoying covers anymore. Samsung has also improved the cameras – the results are actually quite nice. Only the video options are limited. Unlike the current flagship smartphones from the S6-series, you can replace the battery and expand the storage via microSD-card.”

Alphr
Alphr
8

“In the final analysis, it’s impossible not to be impressed with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. If you can get on with the design, which isn’t the most attractive in the world, its combination of performance, battery life, camera quality and a reasonable price make it nearly unbeatable.”

Canadian Reviewer
Canadian Reviewer
8

“The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is a great option for anyone considering a contract-free midrange device that has dust and water resistance, microSD expansion and a removeable, user-replaceable battery.”

LaptopMedia
LaptopMedia

“Galaxy S5 Neo is a refreshed version of the standard Galaxy S5. The main difference between the two devices is in the SoC as the newer model boasts an Exynos CPU, which provides slightly better overall performance, but at the same time has a very positive impact on battery life. Speaking of which, the device performed great in most battery tests and we we’re also pleased with the low temperatures of the device, even after prolonged usage. The user interface offers many modes, features and pre-installed apps that should be enough to satisfy your needs.”

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Community opinion

What people say

2 community ratings · Recommendation data coming soon.

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Anonymous · 4 years ago

Still using in September 2022 as it still fulfills all my requirements. It has been robust and reliable for 7 years and counting.

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Anonymous · 9 years ago

Samsung should be ashamed for putting their name on this phone. Batt is terrible, so is the processor. Speaker phone didnt work from day one, now the phone freezes all the time, super annoying and im stuck with it til oct unless i want to pay bell to buy it out which isnt going to happen. Thanks ...

In Depth

Rebooting the wildly popular Galaxy S5, Samsung is releasing a nearly untouched version of the phone in the Galaxy S5 Neo. Does the reduced price and slightly tweaked features make this old flagship favorite competitive again?

Let’s see what reviews are saying!

It’s important to note that the phone features are almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy S5.

Notable changes include:

– The leather rear panel is replaced with a plastic shell. However, it’s not removable allowing you to swap batteries for extra juice when needed.
– You no longer need to put flaps and plugs into the various ports to maintain water resistance.
– The processor in the new handset is an octa-core 1.66GHz Exynos processor. Reviews on the processor were mixed. The general consensus is that for typical usage, the processor performs slightly better than the Snapdragon used in the S5. However, a weaker graphics processor in the Neo means gaming isn’t as strong.
– The front-facing camera is upgraded from 2MP to 5MP. Reviews on the camera are positive.
– No IR transmitter
– No fingerprint scanner

Otherwise, you’re getting the same screen, storage and other features from the Samsung Galaxy S5. For more on what to expect, check out our previously published summary!

Common questions

What people actually want to know

When was the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo released?
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo?
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo water resistant?
Does the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo have a headphone jack?
Does the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo have NFC?
Where can I get support for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo?
Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo manual?
Community

Questions & answers

CA
carol homer · Answered

I have no phone logs if i miss a call there is nothing in my logs so i can see what call i missed

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CA
Carl · Answered

This can happen when your phone storage is nearly full. Please check it and if nearly full, delete some rarely used apps and back up your personal files to your PC or cloud storage temporarily. Also, you can use a microSD card and move your files there. Some phones allow moving apps to SD card so please check that as well.

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CA
Carl · Answered

On your phone, tap and hold on the Wi-Fi network you want to change the password then choose Modify network.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi hojo. I'm using a different but when this happen to me, I just restart the phone then immediately turn Wi-Fi on once it's back. Try it and let us know if it works for you.

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CA
Carl · Answered

While in home screen, simply press volume up key. Hope that helps! :)

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Linda. Contact your carrier to enable voicemail service on your phone.

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CA
Carl · Answered

I wonder, have you tried pinch-to-zoom gesture? Although I doubt it will work underwater. Also try other camera apps.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Ben. You will have to do that using a file manager app. The same how you do it on a computer, cut and paste.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Lori. Try visiting Google's Android Device Manager (link) and Samsung's Find my mobile page (link). Please let us know which one works for you. Hope that helps.

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CA
Carl · Answered

It's normal. It is to avoid touches on the screen that may end the call accidentally.

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