Top 5 Smartphones to Consider Before Buying the iPhone 5s [May, 2014]

Samsung Galaxy S5

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the company's latest Galaxy S flagship and it replaces last year's Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S that was on shelves when the iPhone 5s arrived back in September. The Galaxy S4 was a fierce iPhone competitor and the Galaxy S5 picks up where it left off.

Samsung's brand new flagship comes with all of the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-end smartphone in 2014. It features one of the best displays ever and one that DisplayMate says bests the iPhone 5s' Retina Display, it comes with a speedy processor, design that is dust and water resistant, a solid camera, great battery life, and an improved software experience. It's also cheap on-contract if you go through Amazon.

Like the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S5 presents an all-around package that many shoppers will find suitable. We consider it to be one of the best smartphones on the market and those looking at the iPhone 5s in May would be wise to compare the two. Fortunately, we've got you covered.

Our Galaxy S5 versus iPhone 5s buying guide will point you in the right direction though we highly recommend going hands-on with both before buying.