Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Samsung Galaxy S5: A Closer Look

Samsung's new smartphone flagship has arrived - the Samsung Galaxy S5. Its 5.1-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen delivers 432 ppi pixel density behind Corning Gorilla Glass 3, offers the best viewing experience any smartphone can offer. With an IP67 certification, Samsung Galaxy S5 is dust and water resistant to a depth of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. According to Samsung, “The Galaxy S5 blends iconic Samsung design with modern trends to appeal to a range of consumer tastes and interests.” In other words, the Galaxy S5 looks a lot like its predecessor save for its dimpled back panel and slightly larger chassis. It is an improvement from Galaxy S4 looks wise for it has taken some elements from its predecessor and adding in some bits from Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 runs on a Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset and a 2.5 GHz processor with 2GB RAM. It may not have the best specs among smartphones out in the market, however, it comes with new features that will both compare and rival its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and other smartphone flagships. It uses the Download Booster Technology that allows you to use both LTE and Wi-Fi simultaneously, giving you an unrivaled network experience. It also supports a healthier lifestyle with the inclusion of the Heart Rate Sensor, which enables you to measure your heart rate directly on your phone. The Fingerprint Scanner adds an extra security, allowing you to unlock your phone and make faster and more secure payments via PayPal with the swipe of your finger. Most of all, it uses the Ultra Power Saving Mode to save and extend your battery life. This innovative feature changes your screen to black and white and shuts down all unnecessary features to greatly minimize battery consumption.

Samsung Galaxy S5 has an expandable storage capacity using a MicroSD card of up to 128GB. Furthermore, its battery is replaceable, which is a major plus to some people.

Samsung Galaxy S5 will go on sale globally on April 11, 2014.

To learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S5, let's all have a much closer look.

Samsung Galaxy S5


Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S5
Display Size
5.1 inches
Display
1080p Full HD Super AMOLED 
16M Color Depth
 
Multi-Touch display
16:9 aspect ratio
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
Color
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue, and Copper Gold
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel Density
432 ppi
Dimensions
Height: 5.59 inches (142 mm)
Width: 2.85 inches (72.5 mm)
 
Depth: 0.32 inches (8.1 mm)
Weight
5.11 ounzes (145 g)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
RAM
2GB
Storage Capacity
16GB and 32GB
Expandable
Yes (MicroSD External Memory Slot of up to 128GB)
Network
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
Connections
WiFi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac VHT80, MIMO(2x2)
Download Booster (LTE + WiFi simultaneous reception)
NFC, Bluetooth®: 4.0 BLE / ANT+
USB 3.0
IrLED
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
SIM
Micro-SIM
Front Camera
2MP Front camera 
1920 x 1080, Wide-angle lens
 
Rear Camera
16MP Rear camera
5312 x 2988 pixels
 
1/2.6”, Phase Detection AF
HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Virtual Tour Shot
Video
UHD@30fps, HDR, video stabilization, dual-video rec.
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
Sensors
Accelerometer 
Gyro
Proximity
Compass
 
Barometer
Hall
RGB Ambient Light
 
Gesture
Fingerprint
Heart Rate Sensor
Additional Features
IP67 certificated Dust & Water Resistant
Emergency Mode
Ultra Power Saving Mode
 
S Health
Quick Connect
Private Mode
Kids Mode
Battery
Li-ion 2,800mAh battery
Standby Time
Up to 390hrs 
Talk Time
Up to 21hrs


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