Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S5 Active: A military-grade rugged Galaxy S5 with a dedicated Activity Zone key.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2014·$660·Score 52/100
The Galaxy S5 Active added MIL-STD-810G military certification to IP67, plus a dedicated Activity Zone key for outdoor tools — and this time kept the flagship AMOLED. It was the rugged Galaxy at its most fully-realised, popular with outdoors and trades users.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.1" SAMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
2,800 mAh
Weight
171 g
What stands out
- IP67 + MIL-STD-810G military durability.
- Kept the S5's AMOLED this time.
- Dedicated Activity Zone button.
- Removable battery + microSD.
What to watch
- Bulkier and heavier than the S5.
- Mono speaker.
- No fingerprint sensor (vs S5).
- Carrier-limited availability.