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!
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Paul Briden, Know Your MobileSurprisingly good, actually. It may look like a bulldog chewing a wasp but it has a lot of practical features, some of which are to a very high standard; notably the display, camera, and battery. If you favour features and pragmatism over aesthetics this could be a winner.
- Jonathan Bray, AlphrThe S5 Neo is the Galaxy S5 reborn, but it's faster, has better battery life and is much cheaper.
- Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla, Canadian ReviewerThe 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.
- Katharine Byrne, Expert ReviewsIts battery life and display are still first in class, but at this price the Galaxy S5 Neo faces stiff competition.
- Andreas Osthoff, NotebookcheckThe 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...
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Samsung backs up the Galaxy S5 Neo with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Galaxy S5 Neo has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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