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6/1/2014 6:20 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 6:02 PM

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

Good Android phone with 2.5GHz Quad-core processor provides good performance and great system execution of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A).

With one SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) allows download up to 150 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) phone has 170 grams and it's a very thin device, only 8.9mm.

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Summary

⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)

🤖 Android 4.4.2
🔄 Android 6.0.1

📱 5.1"
Super AMOLED

🔳 RAM: 2GB
💽 ROM: 16GB

🔌 WIFI5, BT4.0, NFC

📷 (back) 16MP
🤳 (front) 2.1MP

🔋 2800mAh

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
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Model	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region available	USA
Brand	Samsung
Release date	5/30/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Display type	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Loudspeaker	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)