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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.
Capture the moments that matter
Capturing and saving precious memories is one of the most important smartphone features today. The new Galaxy S5 offers superior camera functionality, featuring a 16 megapixel camera with an enhanced menu and user interface that allow consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos.
The Galaxy S5 offers the world’s fastest autofocus speed up to 0.3 seconds and the advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), reproduce natural light and color with striking intensity at any circumstances. Also new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background. With this capability, consumers no longer need a special lens kit to create a shallow depth of field (DOF) effect.
Tap into the fastest connections
The Galaxy S5 offers the most advanced LTE experience and Wi-Fi performance available today, ensuring blazing fast data speeds for unrivaled media consumption and productivity.
The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO, and supporting the large number of LTE frequency with LTE Category 4 standard. For consumers seeking an even faster connection, the Galaxy S5 now features Download Booster, an innovative Wi-Fi technology for boosting data speed by bonding Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously. No matter where a consumer is, the Galaxy S5 will help ensure they have the fastest available connection.
Be more fit and active
With the enhanced S Health 3.0, the new Galaxy S5 offers more tools to help people stay fit and well. It provides a comprehensive personal fitness tracker to help users monitor and manage their behavior, along with additional tools including a pedometer, diet and exercise records, and a new, built-in heart rate monitor. Galaxy S5 users can further customize their experience with an enriched third party app ecosystem and the ability to pair with next generation Gear products for real-time fitness coaching.
Express modern, glam look
The Galaxy S5 blends iconic Samsung design with modern trends to appeal to a range of consumer tastes and interests. The Galaxy S5 features a perforated pattern on the back cover creating a modern glam look. Its new sleek, contoured shape comes in an array of vivid colors, including charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold, to complement the style of the individual consumer.
Essential device protection
The Galaxy S5 is IP67 dust and water resistant. It also offers a Finger Scanner, providing a secure, biometric screen locking feature and a seamless and safe mobile payment experience to consumers. The Ultra Power Saving Mode turns the display to black and white, and shuts down all unnecessary features to minimize the battery consumption.
The device will be available globally through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers on April.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Product Specifications:
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Network |
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
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Display |
5.1” FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) |
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AP |
2.5GHz Quad core application processor |
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OS |
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) |
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Camera |
16MP (rear), 2.0MP (front) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Camera Features |
HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More |
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Additional Features |
IP67 Dust and water Resistant |
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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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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 |
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Connectivity |
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2x2) Bluetooth®: 4.0 BLE / ANT+ USB: USB 3.0 NFC IR Remote |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture(IR), Finger Scanner, Heart rate sensor |
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Memory |
RAM: 2GB Internal Memory: 16/32GB microSD slot upto 64GB |
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Dimension |
142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g |
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Battery |
2800mAh Standby time: 390 hrs / Talk time: 21 hrs |
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#4772195 Posted on: 02/25/2014 09:17 AM
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.
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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#4772246 Posted on: 02/25/2014 11:43 AM
Then don't buy your phone with your service provider. There are stores and e-stores that sell unlocked phones.
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.
Then don't buy your phone with your service provider. There are stores and e-stores that sell unlocked phones.
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#4772248 Posted on: 02/25/2014 11:47 AM
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.
Then don't buy your phone with your service provider. There are stores and e-stores that sell unlocked phones.
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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#4772289 Posted on: 02/25/2014 12:59 PM
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
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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#4772326 Posted on: 02/25/2014 01:51 PM
No 64GB internal storage, screw that.
No 64GB internal storage, screw that.
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#4772335 Posted on: 02/25/2014 02:14 PM
So there's not enough of an improvement to make me ditch my Note 3 and buy one of these?
So there's not enough of an improvement to make me ditch my Note 3 and buy one of these?
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#4772443 Posted on: 02/25/2014 04:27 PM
POOR, was expecting a lot more from this...64bit with 4gb ram,4K video, aluminum frame.......... I guess they told themselves that if apple can keep selling pathetic upgrades every year they can too..pity
POOR, was expecting a lot more from this...64bit with 4gb ram,4K video, aluminum frame.......... I guess they told themselves that if apple can keep selling pathetic upgrades every year they can too..pity
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#4772474 Posted on: 02/25/2014 04:54 PM
Why does the phone have to have a bigger screen and a faster processor every single damn time? It's just not necessary...
Keep the screen size around the 4.7" mark, a faster processor isn't needed, just one that's more battery efficient, remove dat touchwiz and introduce a new feature which you haven't copied from Crapple.
Also 4k is just plain unnecessary on a phone so I'm glad they haven't jumped on dat bandwagon, I don't want the cost of the phone bumping up with every single new model. £500-£600 is outlandish.
Why does the phone have to have a bigger screen and a faster processor every single damn time? It's just not necessary...
Keep the screen size around the 4.7" mark, a faster processor isn't needed, just one that's more battery efficient, remove dat touchwiz and introduce a new feature which you haven't copied from Crapple.
Also 4k is just plain unnecessary on a phone so I'm glad they haven't jumped on dat bandwagon, I don't want the cost of the phone bumping up with every single new model. £500-£600 is outlandish.
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#4772482 Posted on: 02/25/2014 05:00 PM
Nothing WOW on it:
- finger scanner nothing new;
- 16 MP camera BUT no OIS;
- don't need and use fitness programs;
- design the same;
- 2GB ram SAME as my S3 LTE
- more bloat (look how much space the system takes);
- no x64 cpu;
- AND THE BIGEST PROBLEM FOR ME KNOX preinstall (no more custom rom and warranty) !!!
So i'll stay on my I9305.
Nothing WOW on it:
- finger scanner nothing new;
- 16 MP camera BUT no OIS;
- don't need and use fitness programs;
- design the same;
- 2GB ram SAME as my S3 LTE
- more bloat (look how much space the system takes);
- no x64 cpu;
- AND THE BIGEST PROBLEM FOR ME KNOX preinstall (no more custom rom and warranty) !!!
So i'll stay on my I9305.
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#4772510 Posted on: 02/25/2014 05:27 PM
its the same phone as the note 3 just smaller screen and only 2gb of ram not 3gb like the note 3. I was really hoping for the 805 chipset and a 2k screen. The S5 is just a Note 3. What a POS. Only 16gb of space as well where the note 3 gets 32gb. There is going to be no space for apps at all. The S4 only gets 8.9gb of useable space.
So there's not enough of an improvement to make me ditch my Note 3 and buy one of these?
its the same phone as the note 3 just smaller screen and only 2gb of ram not 3gb like the note 3. I was really hoping for the 805 chipset and a 2k screen. The S5 is just a Note 3. What a POS. Only 16gb of space as well where the note 3 gets 32gb. There is going to be no space for apps at all. The S4 only gets 8.9gb of useable space.
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#4772519 Posted on: 02/25/2014 05:35 PM
Why does the phone have to have a bigger screen and a faster processor every single damn time? It's just not necessary...
Keep the screen size around the 4.7" mark, a faster processor isn't needed, just one that's more battery efficient, remove dat touchwiz and introduce a new feature which you haven't copied from Crapple.
Also 4k is just plain unnecessary on a phone so I'm glad they haven't jumped on dat bandwagon, I don't want the cost of the phone bumping up with every single new model. £500-£600 is outlandish.
The reason it has to have a better screen and a better cpu is because people won't upgrade unless it does. Why would you change your current phone for a phone that is the same thing you have now. No one that is smart enough will upgrade. Its called a upgrade for a reason not a same grade. The highend phone is always around $600. In the US not sure about over seas. Now the screen doesn't have to be bigger but it should be better.
Why does the phone have to have a bigger screen and a faster processor every single damn time? It's just not necessary...
Keep the screen size around the 4.7" mark, a faster processor isn't needed, just one that's more battery efficient, remove dat touchwiz and introduce a new feature which you haven't copied from Crapple.
Also 4k is just plain unnecessary on a phone so I'm glad they haven't jumped on dat bandwagon, I don't want the cost of the phone bumping up with every single new model. £500-£600 is outlandish.
The reason it has to have a better screen and a better cpu is because people won't upgrade unless it does. Why would you change your current phone for a phone that is the same thing you have now. No one that is smart enough will upgrade. Its called a upgrade for a reason not a same grade. The highend phone is always around $600. In the US not sure about over seas. Now the screen doesn't have to be bigger but it should be better.
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#4772540 Posted on: 02/25/2014 06:05 PM
I wouldn't buy it anyway, Samsung phones are always way overpriced
I wouldn't buy it anyway, Samsung phones are always way overpriced
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#4772547 Posted on: 02/25/2014 06:16 PM
Overpriced, they are the same price as any other company's highend phone. HTC, LG, Sony they are all around $600 for highend until they are months old and go down.
I wouldn't buy it anyway, Samsung phones are always way overpriced
Overpriced, they are the same price as any other company's highend phone. HTC, LG, Sony they are all around $600 for highend until they are months old and go down.
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#4772549 Posted on: 02/25/2014 06:20 PM
LG Nexus was only £300, I wouldn't use HTC again after this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_TyTN_II#Video_driver_issues
LG Nexus was only £300, I wouldn't use HTC again after this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_TyTN_II#Video_driver_issues
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Same bull$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...