SAMSUNG GALAXY S5: FIRSTVIEW
Disappointment is what came out from the camp of samsung in 2014 mobile world congress, Barcelona. Everybody from the globe is watching for samsung, that there will be something new in samsung galaxy S5 but samsung you are showing lack of innovation with your every new flagship device. If you like xpreia z series,iphone 5s, and samsung galaxy series and you dont want to spend on all of them then this phone is for you. Samsung took fingerprint scanner from iphone 5S, dust poof and water proof feature from xperia Z1, and as always 0% innovation in design, it is a blend of note 3 and galaxy s4. The samsung galaxy S5 will be launched on 11 April globally.
QUICK SPECS:
- Display: 5.1 inch FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080)
- Processor: 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad core processor
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 16/32GB expandable upto 128GB
- OS: android Kit-Kat 4.4.2
- Connectivity: WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE / ANT+; USB 3.0; NFC; IR Remote
- Camera: 16MP (rear), 2.1MP (front)
- Battery: 2800mAh
- Sensors: accelerometer ; gyro; proximity; compass; barometer; Gesture(IR); Finger Scanner; Heart rate sensor
DESIGN:
In terms of
design this the least innovative phone from the Korean giant, it is
hard to predict the difference between the galaxy S5 & galaxy S4 from
the front especially. The galaxy S5 comes with 5.1-inch super AMOLED screen, which
is the Full HD (1920×1080). The phone is also water and dust resistant with
IP67 certification. The dimensions of galaxy s5 are 142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm and only
145gm heavy.
Samsung’s trademark home button placed below the screen as always, but
now which comes with the ability of fingerprint scanner. To use scanner user
must swipe his/her finger on the home button unlike APPLE'S IPHONE 5S.
Fingerprint scanner includes features like unlocking the phone, PayPal
payments, and to open few secrete files you don’t want anyone else to see. The
implementation of fingerprint scanner is very smooth and show no sign of lag.
With the new galaxy S flagship samsung change the slippery and glossy plastic
back with the faux leather with dimples on it that feels great and provide
good grip in the hand which is much needed for phone of these sizes. It comes
with many colour options in back panel like black, white, blue and gold. There
is no significant change in overall design but with few small changes it now
look better. But it's time that samsung works on its design department as this
is their 5th generation galaxy device and no one wants the same design in
GALAXY S6.
Samsung’s trademark home button placed below the screen as always, but
now which comes with the ability of fingerprint scanner. To use scanner user
must swipe his/her finger on the home button unlike APPLE'S IPHONE 5S.
Fingerprint scanner includes features like unlocking the phone, PayPal
payments, and to open few secrete files you don’t want anyone else to see. The
implementation of fingerprint scanner is very smooth and show no sign of lag.With the new galaxy S flagship samsung change the slippery and glossy plastic
back with the faux leather with dimples on it that feels great and provide
good grip in the hand which is much needed for phone of these sizes. It comes
with many colour options in back panel like black, white, blue and gold. There
is no significant change in overall design but with few small changes it now
look better. But it's time that samsung works on its design department as this
is their 5th generation galaxy device and no one wants the same design in
GALAXY S6.
HARDWARE:
First take a
look @ screen, it comes with 5.1 inch super AMOLED fullHD screen. The pixel deensity
is slightly lower which is "432 ppi" than galaxy S4 which is
"441 ppi" everybody was expecting a 2k display but not this time.
Internally the Galaxy S5 is equipped with the latest, most powerful and
fastest available 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801quad core processor and 2GB of
ram, to assure the "no lag" performance. To maintain overall
performance of the device it comes with 2,800 mAh battery. There is also an
increase in shooter from the previous galaxy S4 device which comes with 13 MP
rear camera, galaxy S5 comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera with
features like fast autofocus and enhanced HDR photography. It can also record
and play video @4k(3840x2160) resolution. Front facing camera is of 2.1 MP.. It
comes with internal storage of 16GB(11GB user available) and expandable up to
128GB.
Internally the Galaxy S5 is equipped with the latest, most powerful and
fastest available 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801quad core processor and 2GB of
ram, to assure the "no lag" performance. To maintain overall
performance of the device it comes with 2,800 mAh battery. There is also an
increase in shooter from the previous galaxy S4 device which comes with 13 MP
rear camera, galaxy S5 comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera with
features like fast autofocus and enhanced HDR photography. It can also record
and play video @4k(3840x2160) resolution. Front facing camera is of 2.1 MP.. It
comes with internal storage of 16GB(11GB user available) and expandable up to
128GB.
SOFTWARE:
The new galaxy S5 comes with latest android kitkat 4.4.2. The Galaxy S5 features new and improved version of Samsung’s famous Nature UX skin or TouchWiz UI. As there is significant change in the UI , in some areas there are few changes. Which include redesigned notifications menu which is quite similar to the Samsung’s new PRO line of tablets. Icons are flatter and round which looks pretty good, some apps including S Health, Gear Manager and recent apps screen has been given a makeover.
The new galaxy S5 also comes with a heart rate monitoring device called "heart rate sensor" which combine with the app called S HEALTH, and monitor your fitness. It also sports a feature called download booster which combine you WI-FI speed and 3G or 4G speed to give you maximum possible speed.
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| S HEALTH |
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| FINGERPRINT SCANNER |
The new galaxy S5 comes with latest android kitkat 4.4.2. The Galaxy S5 features new and improved version of Samsung’s famous Nature UX skin or TouchWiz UI. As there is significant change in the UI , in some areas there are few changes. Which include redesigned notifications menu which is quite similar to the Samsung’s new PRO line of tablets. Icons are flatter and round which looks pretty good, some apps including S Health, Gear Manager and recent apps screen has been given a makeover.
The new galaxy S5 also comes with a heart rate monitoring device called "heart rate sensor" which combine with the app called S HEALTH, and monitor your fitness. It also sports a feature called download booster which combine you WI-FI speed and 3G or 4G speed to give you maximum possible speed.
VERDICT:
According to
me this phone deserve mixed verdict
1. It is no doubt a really very good phone though it lacks innovation in terms of design , but still it will be the most powerful device after its launch. So if you can afford you can buy this. This is an all in one package, you will get features of all top of the line handset in one, like fingerprint scanner, water-dust resistant etc.
2. secondly if you are not a Samsung fan boy and innovation, design like things bother you, wait for Sony Z2 or buy apple 5s.
1. It is no doubt a really very good phone though it lacks innovation in terms of design , but still it will be the most powerful device after its launch. So if you can afford you can buy this. This is an all in one package, you will get features of all top of the line handset in one, like fingerprint scanner, water-dust resistant etc.
2. secondly if you are not a Samsung fan boy and innovation, design like things bother you, wait for Sony Z2 or buy apple 5s.
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