As for the specs, the Galaxy S5 comes with 5.1-inch Full-HD Super AMOLED display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and comes with pixel density of 432 PPI.The display has received a slight bumped but still has the same resolution of the Galaxy S4.The device also comes with Adapt display feature which analyses incoming lights and the contents you're viewing and automatically optimizes the colour range, saturation, and sharpness of the display.It is powered by 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor which is a major bump from last year 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor but still has the 2 GB of RAM found in the S4.It comes with 16 and 32 GB storage variants which is expandable upto whopping 128 GB via micro SD card.It comes with 2,800 mAh of battery which provides upto 21 hours of talk-time and comes with a Ultra Power Saving mode which turns the display to black and white and shuts down all unnecessary features to minimize the battery consumption.The device comes with NFC and IR blaster which can be used to operate Television sets and many more.It comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/c MIMO and claims to deliver the fastest speeds.The S5 comes with a Download booster which boosts the download speed by using Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously
The phone soft-touch plastic back comes with perforated pattern which the company says gives it a 'modern glam look' and is very similar to the one found in the Google Nexus 7 2012 variant.
The device comes with 16-megapixel rear camera which is major bump from last year's 13-megapixel and come with LED flash and autofocus.The camera can record 4K videos and comes with real-time HDR for better photos in natural light.Samsung claims that the Galaxy S5 comes with world's fastest autofocus speed of upto 0.3 seconds.Another interesting feature on the S5 is it's Selective focus which lets users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background.The S5 also comes with 2-megapixel front camera for video calls.
The Galaxy S5 as it comes with a heart rate sensor which allows users to measure their heart rate by simply keeping the finger next to the LED flash on the back of the S5.The device comes with the latest version of the S health app which lets users set their goals and achieve them with help of pedometer and also allows users to track their health condition,walking distance,calories,speed,duration and more.
Just like Sony's flagship devices,the S5 is also water and dust resistant with IP67 rating meaning it can be submerged in 3 feet of water for a period of 30 minutes.
The S5 also comes with a fingerprint scanner under the home button and can be used to unlock the phone and make payments using Paypal similar to the iPhone 5S.Unlike the fingerprint scanner found in the iPhone 5S which requires users to press their finger on the home button to be activated,the found in the S5 requires the users to swipe vertical across the home button to activate.
The device runs on the latest Android 4.4.2 Kit-Kat and comes with Samsung's latest TouchWiz UI which is minimalist look with round flat icons and is very similar to iOS 7.Samsung has also added features like Kids mode which allows users to restrict access to features and apps while handing over the device to kids.
The Galaxy S5 will be available worldwide on April 11 in charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold colors.The pricing has not been revealed by Samsung but it is expected to be around
45,000.What do you think of the Galaxy S5? Do you like it's features or specs? Tell us in the comments section.'Quote Block':
“With the Galaxy S5, Samsung is going back to basics to focus on delivering the capabilities that matter most to our consumers.Consumers are looking for mobile tools that inspire and support them as they improve their everyday lives. The Galaxy S5 represents an iconic design with essential and useful features to focus on delivering the ultimate smartphone on the market today through people inspired innovation.”-JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung.
“When it came time to develop the new Galaxy S5, we decided it would help us to understand exactly what features our customers want, need and use the most. We asked them what really matters in their everyday lives, and actively applied this feedback to help us create a device we feel will fits perfectly into anyone's life.”-Daniel Yoon,Global Product Planning Group,Samsung Electronics
“Our biggest challenge with every new generation of a device is effectively incorporating the latest trends while maintaining and enhancing our product identity. Our team worked to ensure the Galaxy S5 reflected the latest trends in high-end fashion through its color, materials, and details, while also staying true to our visual identity. ”- Dong Hun,Kim Product Design Group,Samsung Electronics
“People want a high-quality yet easy-to-use camera built into their smartphones so that they can snap, edit and share like a pro. With the Galaxy S5 we were able to incorporate all of these needs without sacrificing the device’s design, style and general functionality.”-Ki Hyoung Son,Camera R&D Group,Samsung Electronics
“The S5 will deliver some of the industry’s most exciting new features and innovations, and we believe that combined with the strength and quality of our LTE network across Europe, our long standing partnership with Samsung will continue to optimize the way our consumers access their favorite digital content and services…We’re excited to work with Samsung again to deliver this latest wave of innovation into the hands of our customers.”-Yves Maitre, Executive Vice President, Connected Objects and Partnerships, Orange
“For Years, Samsung is the Key Partner for Deutsche Telekom to develop and introduce new technologies like LTE Cat4 and NFC for mobile Payment.”-Christan Stangier, SVP P&I Mobile Terminals, Deutsche Telekom
“Hutchison is delighted to be partnering with Samsung to bring their exciting new flagship handset to market. The elegant design and innovative new features will help drive Samsung’s continued success in the smartphone arena.”-Neil Jones, Director of Global Devices and Applications, Hutchison Whampoa
“We are living a time where digital communication is becoming one of the most powerful ways to transform some of the society's biggest challenges and creating new possibilities for everyone. In this new journey, we are working together with key partners such as Samsung to bring the benefits of the digital world to our customers. We are therefore pleased to bring the best technology and latest mobile devices from Samsung, such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, to our customers across all our markets.”-Francisco Montalvo, Group Devices Director, Telefonica
“The Samsung S5 is an exceptional smartphone with a stunning display, outstanding features and innovative camera. We’re looking forward to offering the S5 with our popular RED plans, giving customers a formidable combination of ultra-fast access to videos, music and apps on our 3G and 4G network coupled with the benefits of a range of Vodafone services, such as Message +, Vodafone Cloud, Vodafone Wallet, Contacts and mCare.”-Patrick Chomet, Director Terminals Vodafone Group Services
Here's the Specs:
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm |
| Weight | 145 g |
| Display | 5.1-inch Full-HD Super AMOLED with 1920 x 1080 pixels,432 PPI |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 Kit-Kat |
| Storage | 16/32 GB internal expandable upto 128 GB via micro SD card |
| Sensors | Accelerometer,Gyroscope,Proximity,Compass,Barometer, Hall,Ambient light,Fingerprint scanner,Heart rate |
| Front Camera | 2-megapixel with 1080p video recording and wide
angle lens |
| Rear Camera | 16-megapixel with LED flash and Autofocus,HDR,4K video recording |
| Colors | charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue,copper Gold |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,MIMO,Bluetooth 4.0 BLE,NFC,IR Blaster,USB 3.0 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh |
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