Samsung unveils Galaxy S5
Samsung Electronics today announced the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5, designed for what matters most to consumers. The Galaxy S5 combines an advanced camera, the fast network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device protection features as consumers stay fit and connected in style.
Network |
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
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Display |
5.1” FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) |
AP |
2.5GHz Quad core application processor |
OS |
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) |
Camera |
16MP (rear), 2.0MP (front) |
Video |
UHD@30fps, HDR, video stabilization Video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
Audio |
Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
Camera Features |
HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More |
Additional Features |
IP67 Dust and water Resistant |
Ultra Power Saving Mode |
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Download Booster |
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S Health 3.0 |
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Quick Connect |
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Private Mode |
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Kids Mode |
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Google Mobile Services |
Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
Connectivity |
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2x2) Bluetooth®: 4.0 BLE / ANT+ USB: USB 3.0 NFC IR Remote |
Sensor |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture(IR), Finger Scanner, Heart rate sensor |
Memory |
RAM: 2GB Internal Memory: 16/32GB microSD slot upto 64GB |
Dimension |
142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g |
Battery |
2800mAh Standby time: 390 hrs / Talk time: 21 hrs |
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Considering this is likely my next phone, I have to say, son I am disappoint. It looks like crap and the specs are underwhelming. Also Touchwhiz is trash, I'll install a custom interface immediately... and a custom ROM as soon as it's available. I hate how Samdung bloat all their phones with trashware.
If you're wondering WHY I would get this if I have so much against it, that's because it'll be literally the only modern Android smartphone offered by my service provider. That is unless you count the 16GB Nexus 5 which they want you to pay full price for on top of signing a 2 year contract. That's BS as possible plus the N5 doesn't have a Micro SD card slot.
I especially don't like the thought of another AMOLED screen. One tiny crack to it and the entire thing dies within hours, organic OP. Not to mention they NEVER do a full proper sub pixel pattern, it's always some BS pentile or other pattern so despite the resolution it never looks as sharp as a standard IPS of any type.
Super AMOLED as opposed to Super AMOLED+ generally means pentile.
Oh well, gotta look on the bright side, the blacks are deep on AMOLED... that's all I can think of for now.
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Then don't buy your phone with your service provider. There are stores and e-stores that sell unlocked phones.
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It'll probably end up costing me $200 from my service provider on a contract, $300 minus $100 credit I have with them. Off contract if it's $600 in the US it'll be $800 here.
Pay 4 times more? No thanks.
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Not impressive that much, i rocking on my S3 with custom 4.4.2 rom and it a super awesome smartphone with only 1 gb...
S5 look to be ok but i think it will lose to the next gen Nexus LG and might even IPhone 6 in this year
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Same bull$hit looking Samsung as the previous Galaxy series. Galaxy, Galaxy S, Note, all look the same.
Are the Samesung designers not able to change the looks? Anyone with an S4 need not bother upgrade for such minimal differences and SAME look...