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Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCYes
SAR1.03 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.1 inches, 71.7 cm, 2, (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S5 Neo
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gray, Gold
ModelsSM-G903F, SM-G903W, SM-G903M, SM-S903VL
SAR EU0.46 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G903F
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G903F
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 15 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 73 h
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo.