
Watch the video of the Samsung Galaxy S5 features.
Design & Specs
It showcases the design including Band-Aid inspired backing in Shimmery White, Charcoal Black, Copper Gold and Electric Blue. Some specs; it features a 5.1″ Full HD Super AMOLED display, 2.5GHz quad-core processor, running on latest Android 4.4 (Kitkat), 2GB RAM, 2800mAh battery. The camera captures 16-megapixel photos with selective focus (like pro DSLR cameras), plus captures HDR photos and video with real-time preview (great for low light or over exposed scenarios).
The Ultra Power Saving Mode looks impressive, when battery nears 10% it turns the display into black and white colors and allowing only certain core apps conserving precious power- Samsung says this can run on standby for 24 hours like this. Then there’s the fingerprint scanner for securing te device to unlock it, hide sensitive photos and documents or use as authorization for secure mobile payments. Lastly, the the phone is dust & water resistant (but not waterproof).
Enhanced Wireless Connections
The S5 features double WiFi connections (802.11ac Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO). Plus it can combine WiFi and LTE to maximize data speeds with Download Booster feature.
Fitness & Wellness
Fitness and wellness are an integrated part of the device with a dedicated Heart Rate Monitor sensor on the back and improvements to S Health app to now include cycling and hiking along with walking and running goals. Plus the Samsung Gear Fit device can pair with the S5 offering a unified dashboard of health related statistics.