Size The S5 measures 142 by 72.5 by 8.1mm, and weighs 145g. On the other hand, the iPhone 5S measures 124x59x7.6mm, and weighs 112g.
The iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S5 have 4 in and 5.1 in screens, respectively, and it is clear that iPhone 5S is more compact and pocketable smartphone. The Apple device is also 23 per cent lighter than the GS5.
Build qualityThe iPhone 5S has pretty much the same construction as the iPhone 5, a rather delicate and all-too scratchable aluminium body with aluminosilicate glass front, and glass inset top-and-bottom cheeks behind.
And the S5, just like the S4, is conspicuously plastic. There's no fake metal finish on the back, but just silvery plastic sides, and a texture of little dimples to give it a bit of extra grip. Samsung calls the looks "modern and refreshing", and it comes in four shades – blue, gold, white and black.