Gigaset GS5
2022Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Replaceable battery
- Made in Germany
- Triple card slot
- Notification LED
- Pure Android
- FHD+ display
What to consider
- Slow charging
- No 5G
- Plastic construction
- Average performance
- Weak low-light photos
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.3 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- 2.5D glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.3 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- 2.5D glass
Performance
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM
- 4GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 265000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 15 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 157.7 x 74.8 x 10.7 mm
- Weight
- 205 grams
- Materials
- Plastic body, removable back cover
- Water resistance
- Not certified
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 126,5 €
Minor signs of wear on the body. The screen may have a few micro-scratches. Battery capacity is at least 85%.
Acceptable (C)
from 86 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Gigaset GS5.
GPS inaccuracy
ModerateAntenna design and software optimisation.
Slow charging
MinorLimited 10W charging speed.
Noise in low-light photos
ModerateSmall sensor and limited image processing algorithms.
System sluggishness
MinorLimitations of the Helio G85 processor and eMMC storage.
Repairs and Parts9/10 Manufacturer data / Internal assessment
Battery Replacement
The battery is user-replaceable without tools. The back cover is removable.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires opening the casing, but it is feasible due to screw-based assembly.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Gigaset offers spare parts directly through its online shop, making repairs very affordable.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
38 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
187 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget-conscious senior
A user who needs a reliable phone for calls and reading news.
- Easy to use
- Clear and large FHD+ display
- Affordable price
Environmentally conscious consumer
A person who wants to avoid electronic waste and prefers repairable devices.
- Replaceable battery
- European manufacturing
- High repairability score
Work phone seeker
Needs a secondary device for work where battery life and durability are important.
- Ability to carry a spare battery
- Dedicated slots for two SIM cards
- Affordable replacement in case of device damage
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoLTE support depends on carrier settings but is generally available in the Baltics.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The GS6 offers 5G support and a better display, but the GS5 Lite is a significantly more affordable option for basic needs.
| Feature | Gigaset GS5 | Gigaset GS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Network connectivity | 4G LTE | 5G |
| Battery replaceability | Yes | Yes |
| Display refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Samsung has longer software support, but Gigaset wins with its replaceable battery and more compact design.
| Feature | Gigaset GS5 | Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery type | Replaceable | Fixed |
| Software support | Short | Long |
| Country of manufacture | Germany | Vietnam/China |
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