Samsung has finally unveiled its newest Galaxy S flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S5. This device has a highly similar design to previous Galaxy S4 and SIII, but brings many innovation of essential features for day-to-day use. With its 5.1-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S5 is for all intents and purposes an updated S4. The 2.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB of RAM will give you a slightly quicker user experience, but don’t expect it to be very noticeable of a difference if your previous device is the S4. The 16MP rear-facing camera should make you the next greatest photographer in no time at all. With the “world’s fastest autofocus” at 0.3 seconds, you won’t have to worry about having a blurry image with those quick shots you’re taking. Samsung has included 4k video recording with the S5, which they introduce last year with the Note 3. The Galaxy S5 is IP67-certified, meaning its dust and water resistant. The long rumored Finger Scanner was included in this S5 build, 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 Galaxy S5 will be available worldwide on April 11th in four colors, including Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold. You can pre-order it in North America from AT&T, Bell Mobility, Eastlink, Fido, Koodo, Metro PCS, MTS, Rogers, SaskTel, Sprint, T-Mobile, TELUS, US Cellular, Verizon, Videotron, Virgin Mobile & WIND Mobile. Specs:
Network | LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
|---|---|
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 stabilizationVideo Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
Audio | Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLACAudio 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 | |
Download Booster | |
S Health 3.0 | |
Quick Connect | |
Private Mode | |
Kids Mode | |
| 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(2×2) 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 |
Update: We’ve received word that Rogers will be releasing the Samsung Gear, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit. The prices: Gear 2 Neo, only available with Rogers, for $219.99; Gear Fit for $219.99; and Gear 2 for $329.99. In addition, Rogers has revealed that they will make the GS5 available on April 11th for 249.99 “on select two-year term agreements.” The carrier also noted that anyone who reserves will receive a $50 credit on a virtual Rogers Prepaid MasterCard in their suretap wallet, plus those enrolled in the Rogers First Rewards loyalty program when they reserve will receive 2,000 bonus points.
Update #2: TELUS informed us that they will make the GALAXY Gear 2 and Gear Fit available on April 11th
