Here's our breakdown of how the Samsung Galaxy S5 stacks up against the iPhone 6.

Pros and Cons of the Samsung Galaxy S5:

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 in February 2014 at the MWC, Barcelona and released it in April 2014. Powered by Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the S5 features a 5.1-inch FHD Super AMOLED display, which is larger than the iPhone 6's 4.7-inch screen. Besides, it has a pixel density of 432 ppi which is much higher than that of the iPhone. The phone is available in 16GB and 32GB storage configurations with microSD card slot for expansion up to 128GB.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is more powerful than the iPhone 6, featuring a 2.5-GHz quad-core processor against the iPhone 6's 1.4-GHz dual-core CPU. With 2GB RAM, it has double the memory size of its competitor. Some of the other features that give it the edge include Fingerprint Scanner, Heart Rate Monitor, better battery life, and weatherproof design.

The Samsung Galaxy S5, however, has some points that may not go well with its users. The phone design hasn't improved much over its predecessor. It has upgraded software which is quite appealing from an aesthetic perspective, but the phone can slow down when multiple apps are run simultaneously.

Pros and Cons of the Apple iPhone 6:

Apple launched the iPhone 6 in September 2014, along with a larger variant, the iPhone 6 Plus. The phone is powered by iOS 8 and runs on the 2nd-generation, 64-bit A8 chip. Despite the Samsung S5 having better configurations with its quad-core processor, the iPhone 6 is considered to be one of the fastest phones currently available.

With the iPhone 6, Apple returns to its initial "curvaceous" design elements such as rounded edges and corners. The iPhone 6, despite having a metal back panel, is lighter compared to the Samsung Galaxy S5, which features a polycarbonate chassis.

A 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen with relatively lower resolution and pixel-density, and an 8-megapixel iSight camera don't fare well against the Galaxy's 5.1-inch display and 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera, respectively. True to its identity, Apple hasn't included a card slot in the iPhone, keeping the storage configurations limited - 16GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Specs:

The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 5.1-inch display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. It runs on Android KitKat and a 2.5-GHz quad-core processor supported by 2GB RAM. The smartphone is available in 16GB and 32GB storage with a microSD slot for expansion up to 128GB. The Galaxy S5 has a 16-MP primary camera and a 2-MP secondary camera.

The iPhone 6 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display. It is available in fixed 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage configurations, with 1GB RAM. Powered by iOS 8, the smartphone runs on a 1.4-GHz A8 dual-core CPU. The iPhone 6 has an 8-MP primary camera and a 1.2-MP secondary camera.

Talking Points:

The iPhone 6 is the 8th generation smartphone in the popular series. Despite having been launched more than 6 months after the Galaxy S5, it doesn't stand up to the powerful features in Samsung's flagship phone.

Prices:

The Samsung Galaxy S5 currently costs around $599.99. On the other hand, the iPhone 6 comes with a price tag starting from $649.

Conclusion:

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the phone of choice if you are pursuing performance. But it is much more than a smartphone. If you are seeking a phone and not a powerful camera, the iPhone 6 is a class apart.