Samsung will launch the Galaxy S5 on February 24, the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2014. It will be the first big smartphone launch of the year and will set the benchmark for rival handsets to be launched this year.
Wondering what new features Samsung’s next big smartphone will have? Check out the 10 likely features of Samsung Galaxy S5.
1. 5.25-inch screen
Samsung Galaxy S5 is said to have a 5.25-inch AMOLED display, bigger than the 5-inch screen of its predecessor. Speculation is rife that this smartphone will be the first in the market to have an edge-to-edge display, meaning no thick bezels on the sides.
While the screen size has been ‘confirmed’ by several reports, the resolution remains unclear. While some reports claim that it will have 2K resolution (2560x1440p), others say that Samsung will continue to use a full HD panel (1920x1080p) in Galaxy S5.
While the screen size has been ‘confirmed’ by several reports, the resolution remains unclear. While some reports claim that it will have 2K resolution (2560x1440p), others say that Samsung will continue to use a full HD panel (1920x1080p) in Galaxy S5.
2. 16MP camera
The camera of Galaxy S5 is said to have a 16MP Isocell sensor, featuring technologies like optical image stabilization, slow-motion recording and 4K (movie hall quality) recording. The camera is said to offer better low-light performance and several new filters by default. However, recent reports have claimed that Samsung is going to use 20MP cameras in the Galaxy S5.
Dual-LED flash on the back is widely expected for Galaxy S5. The front camera of Galaxy S5 is said to have 3.2MP resolution.
6. New user interface
Dual-LED flash on the back is widely expected for Galaxy S5. The front camera of Galaxy S5 is said to have 3.2MP resolution.
3. Metal and plastic body options
Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to come in two variants – one with a plastic body and other with a metal casing. The plastic bodied model is expected to be priced a little lower. The version with metal chassis may even be the first model in Samsung’s rumoured Galaxy F premium line and slightly expensive than the plastic one.
4. Fingerprint scanner
The fingerprint scanner is one of the most widely reported leaked features of Samsung Galaxy S5. Much like Touch ID sensor in iPhone 5S, this scanner is said to unlock the smartphone with a swipe and record biometric data. It is rumoured that Samsung has integrated this fingerprint sensor in the lower-left and lower-right corners of the screen itself.
Another biometric sensor that Galaxy S5 was rumoured to have is the eye scanner. However, in the past few months, buzz about this sensor has died down in favour of speculation over the fingerprint scanner. Thus, it is unlikely that Galaxy S5 will have an eye scanner.
Another biometric sensor that Galaxy S5 was rumoured to have is the eye scanner. However, in the past few months, buzz about this sensor has died down in favour of speculation over the fingerprint scanner. Thus, it is unlikely that Galaxy S5 will have an eye scanner.
5. Water- and dust-resistant
Samsung is expected to make Galaxy S5 smartphone resistant to both dust and water. It has even hinted this feature in a recent teaser video for the smartphone, showing a child splashing in the water.
However, it will not be the first top-tier smartphone to defy the elements. Sony’s entire top-end range is resistant to water and dust, while Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active also offered the same features.
However, it will not be the first top-tier smartphone to defy the elements. Sony’s entire top-end range is resistant to water and dust, while Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active also offered the same features.
6. New user interface
Galaxy S5 is likely to be launched preloaded with Android 4.4, the latest version of the operating system. Samsung is expected to tweak the Touchwiz user interface it has used since 2010 in favour of a new, less cluttered custom skin.
Leaked screenshots of the revamped Touchwiz UI show that the company has redesigned how it displays time, location, alarm clock times and weather on the home screen. Samsung has also created a way to access new content, including news stories, social media updates and check-ins from the home screen, much like HTC did with BlinkFeed last year.
Leaked screenshots of the revamped Touchwiz UI show that the company has redesigned how it displays time, location, alarm clock times and weather on the home screen. Samsung has also created a way to access new content, including news stories, social media updates and check-ins from the home screen, much like HTC did with BlinkFeed last year.
7. Two processor versions
It has been reported that Samsung will use the latest Qualcomm processor, Snapdragon 805, in the Galaxy S5. However, markets like India – which do not have high 4G penetration – are expected to get an Exynos-powered variant of Galaxy S5.
The device is also said to have 3GB RAM, just like Galaxy Note 3. However, since Samsung has already introduced the 4GB mobile RAM, the possibility of Samsung using this RAM in Galaxy S5 cannot be ruled out.
The device is also said to have 3GB RAM, just like Galaxy Note 3. However, since Samsung has already introduced the 4GB mobile RAM, the possibility of Samsung using this RAM in Galaxy S5 cannot be ruled out.
8. Better 3D gaming
Reports have claimed that Galaxy S5 will use new multi-hovering technology, aimed at improving users’ 3D gaming experience. The hovering technology will enable the smartphone better identify multiple finger movements from 3cm away from the touchscreen.
9. Head-tracking
Samsung is said to have improved the eye tracking technology it introduced with Galaxy S3 to now track the user’s head. With this, users will be able to browse web pages by moving their heads on the Galaxy S5.
10. Battery
Samsung is expected to use a 3,200mAh battery in Galaxy S5, compared to the 2,600mAh battery of Galaxy S4. The new phone is also expected to have fast charging technology, which will allow it to get charged faster than other devices.
Source: TOI
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