Motorola Moto X 2014 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 - Video Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is generally one of the top flagship smartphone choices, for anyone looking to purchase a new smartphone. This year the Motorola Moto X has set itself as one of Samsung's biggest competitors, with an improved design and hardware.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus with Snapdragon 805 revealed on company's website

Samsung has listed a new device called the Galaxy S5 Plus on its Netherlands website. The handset is nearly identical to the regular Samsung Galaxy S5, but has the distinct advantage of a faster Snapdragon 805 processor under its hood.

Android Lollipop demonstrated on the Samsung Galaxy S5

A video has surfaced showing a test build of Android L (LRW58J) running on a Samsung Galaxy S5. The source has also confirmed that the final name of  the L release will indeed be Android Lollipop.

Samsung Galaxy S5 for Sprint receives Android 4.4.4 software update

The Samsung Galaxy S5 for Sprint is now receiving the Android 4.4.4 software update, which brings the G900PVPU1ANI4 build number... Since such updates are usually rolled out in stages, it may be awhile before you receive the OTA notification.

Apple iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 - Video Comparison

The battle between Apple and Samsung have been going on for years now and size has historically been the main differentiator between the company's flagships. This year the Apple iPhone 6 plans to take its competitors head on with a larger display size, so how will it fare against the Samsung Galaxy S5.

Nokia Lumia 1020 takes on competitors in a concert test

The Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nokia Lumia 930 go up against competing flagships like the Apple iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, LG G3 and the Sony Xperia Z2 to prove which one was the best at capturing audio and visual elements at a noisy concert.

Samsung Galaxy S5 for Verizon receives G900VVRU1ANE9 OTA update with numerous improvements

Verizon is sending out an OTA (over-the-air) update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 on its network. The update brings the G900VVRU1ANE9 software version along with a number of minor improvements.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport announced for Sprint

Not too long ago Sprint announced an exclusive HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Edition. Now the nation's third largest carrier is teaming up with Samsung, Under Armor and MapMyFitness to offer a special edition of the Samsung Galaxy S5, which is known as the Galaxy S5 Sport.

LG G3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 - Video Comparison

The LG G3 is an amazing device in all aspects with a beautiful design and powerful hardware. It starts by being the first device to be truly global and also one of the first smartphones to feature a QHD (1440x2560) resolution display. But how does it compare against one of the established top names, the Samsung Galaxy S5

[GUIDE] How to root your Samsung Galaxy S5 on Android 4.4.2

Its quite common for a new flagship device to be rooted almost as soon as it is released. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is no exception, and Chainfire has managed to root the upcoming flagship two weeks ahead of its scheduled release.

Samsung Galaxy S5 for Verizon and AT&T receives root courtesy of 'towelroot' from Geohot

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has received a root courtesy of well known iOS developer Geohot through his a tool known as towelroot. According to Geohot, towelroot is compatible with both the AT&T and Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 models, but in reality it should work perfectly fine with anything that’s running a kernel built before June 3. 

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active - Video Review

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is a rugged version of the regular Samsung Galaxy S5, with nearly identical hardware. However, the regular Galaxy S5 already has water resistance, so lets find out what makes the Galaxy S5 Active special.

LG G3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Photo Comparison

Yesterday LG announced their brand new flagship with a sleek new design, the latest hardware and a brand new version of the company's Android user interface. However the camera on the LG G3 remained the same as the one from last year's LG G2.

Sony Xperia Z2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 - Video Comparison

Sony released the Sony Xperia Z2 as the successor to the Sony Xperia Z1 and is promises to be one of the top smartphones of this year. However it has some huge competition in the market, especially from devices like the Samsung Galaxy S5. When you compare them side by side, Sony's flagship has the slightly more remarkable body and the slightly bigger screen, battery, and pixel count on its camera. But lets find out if this makes the Xperia Z2 the better device.

Samsung Galaxy S5 for T-Mobile receives minor bug fix update (G900TUVU1ANE5)

The Samsung Galaxy S5 for T-Mobile is now receiving a software update G900TUVU1ANE5 which should address an issue some customers have experienced. The change log contains a single item, an improvement that alleviates occasional incoming SMS/MMS failure. Following the update, the S5 should receive messages more reliably, assuming it hasn't worked fine for you thus far.

Motorola Moto E vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 - Speed Comparison

You may think this is an unfair comparison, considering that you can buy almost six Motorola Moto E smartphones for the price of a single Samsung Galaxy S5. But how much better is Samsung's flagship in terms of performance, compared to Motorola's entry level, budget smartphone?

Samsung Galaxy S5 now available in Japan in a new color variant

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available in Japan, through the carrier NTT DoCoMo bringing the same specs as the international variant. However you do get the carrier specific branding and services like Xi LTE, VoLTE, One-Seg and NOTTV, which allow you to watch broadcast TV stations. Along with the usual  black and white variants of the handset, the carrier is also offering the Galaxy S5 in pink

Samsung Galaxy S5 for AT&T receives software update

AT&T is rolling out an OTA (over-the-air) software update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) on its network. Unfortunately all the update brings is two of AT&T's own apps, Lookout and Yellow Pages Mobile. The update also adds Samsung's Find My Mobile and Reactivation Lock to the device.

Samsung KNOX 2.0 now available for the Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung KNOX version 2.0 was announced back at this year's MWC and has now been made available for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Samsung Knox 2.0 will also be sent out in an OS update to earlier Samsung Galaxy handsets, allowing users of the first-gen KNOX to migrate to KNOX 2.0. This should bring a smile to the faces of those who work for a company where you are allowed to BYOD.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Developer Edition available for Verizon

Samsung has released the Galaxy S5 Developer Edition, which comes with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. The device is offered off-contract and will cost you $599.99, just like the regular model. Unfortunately the model is only available in the US through Verizon. It is not known if Samsung plans to release the Developer Edition in the US through other carriers.