Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo vs. Galaxy S10e: A Detailed Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo represents an older, budget-friendly option, while the Galaxy S10e is a more modern flagship. But which phone offers the best experience for your needs? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into their specs, performance, and features to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy S10e is the clear winner. Its significantly more powerful chipset, superior display, advanced camera system, and longer software support make it a far more compelling choice despite its age. The S5 Neo offers affordability, but sacrifices performance and features.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo	Samsung Galaxy S10e

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G903F	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G903F	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 29 - G903W	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA

Launch
Announced	2015, August. Released 2015, August	2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions	142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)	142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Micro-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	145 g (5.11 oz)	150 g (5.29 oz)
	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)	1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~438 ppi density)
Size	5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)	5.8 inches, 82.8 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
	-	Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
Chipset	Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)	Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
GPU	Mali-T720MP2	Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM Adreno 640 - USA/China
OS	Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal	16GB 2GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.0	UFS 2.1

Main Camera
Dual	-	12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF	-
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)	10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

Comms
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	FM radio	FM radio (USA & Canada only)
USB	microUSB 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.1
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	ANT+ S-Voice	ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery
Charging	-	15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
Music play	Up to 73 h	-
Talk time	Up to 15 h (3G)	-
Type	Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable	Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black, Gray, Gold	Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink
Models	SM-G903F, SM-G903W, SM-G903M, SM-S903VL	SM-G970F, SM-G970U, SM-G970W, SM-G9700, SM-G970U1, SM-G970N, SM-G970X
Price	About 300 EUR	About 130 EUR
SAR	1.03 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)	0.56 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.46 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)	0.58 W/kg (head) 1.57 W/kg (body)

Tests
Audio quality	-	Noise -92.9dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 83h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: infinite
Loudspeaker	-	Voice 71dB / Noise 76dB / Ring 80dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8) GeekBench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

OUR TESTS
Audio quality	-	Noise -92.9dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB
Battery (old)	-	Endurance rating 83h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: infinite
Loudspeaker	-	Voice 71dB / Noise 76dB / Ring 80dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8) GeekBench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

Affordable
Compact size
Decent battery life (reported)

Outdated chipset
Lower resolution display
Basic camera
Limited software support

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Powerful chipset
Excellent display
Great camera
Wireless charging
Compact size
Reverse wireless charging

Older model (limited software updates)
Price (compared to S5 Neo)

Display Comparison

The Galaxy S10e boasts a significantly superior display. While both offer vibrant colors, the S10e's higher resolution, smaller bezels, and 'infinite' contrast ratio (likely referring to OLED technology) provide a much more immersive and visually appealing experience. The S5 Neo's display is adequate but noticeably less impressive.

Camera Comparison

The S10e's camera system is a major upgrade. It offers better image quality, improved low-light performance, and more advanced features like scene optimization. The S5 Neo's camera is functional but lacks the detail and versatility of the S10e.

Performance

The S10e's Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 (depending on region) absolutely crushes the S5 Neo's Exynos 7580. Expect significantly faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the S10e. The S5 Neo can feel sluggish by today's standards.

Battery Life

Both phones are reported to have an endurance rating of 83h, which is impressive. However, the S10e's more efficient chipset and potentially better battery management contribute to a more consistent real-world battery life.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo? Those on a very tight budget who prioritize basic functionality and don't need high-end performance. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy S10e? Anyone seeking a compact, powerful, and feature-rich Android phone with a great camera and a premium feel, even if it's a few years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo still worth buying?

Only if you're on an extremely tight budget and need a basic phone for calls and simple tasks. Otherwise, the S10e offers significantly more value.

❓ How much software support does the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo receive?

The S5 Neo has likely reached its end of life for software updates. Don't expect any further Android version upgrades or security patches.

❓ What is the difference between the Exynos 9820 and Exynos 7580 chipsets?

The Exynos 9820 is a much more powerful and efficient chipset, offering significantly better performance and battery life compared to the older Exynos 7580.