- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display
- 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
- 2.5GHz quad-core processor
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera
- 2-megapixel front-facing camera
- 3GB of RAM
- 2,800 mAh battery
- Android 4.4 KitKat
By Joel Shore
February 25, 2014
Barcelona, Spain
Samsung Electronics
today launched the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5. As expected, it offers a refined user experience with innovation of essential features.
The Galaxy S5 combines an advanced camera, the fast
network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device protection
features as consumers stay fit and connected in style.
Capture the moments that matter
Capturing and saving precious memories is one of the most
important smartphone features today. The new Galaxy S5 offers superior camera
functionality, featuring a 16 megapixel camera with an enhanced menu and user
interface that allow consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos.
The Galaxy S5 offers the world’s fastest autofocus speed
up to 0.3 seconds and the advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), reproduce natural
light and color with striking intensity at any circumstances. Also new
Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object
while simultaneously blurring out the background. With this capability,
consumers no longer need a special lens kit to create a shallow depth of field
(DOF) effect.
Tap into the fastest connections
The Galaxy S5 offers the most advanced LTE experience and
Wi-Fi performance available today, ensuring blazing fast data speeds for
unrivaled media consumption and productivity.
The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi
802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO, and supporting the large number of LTE frequency with
LTE Category 4 standard. For consumers seeking an even faster connection, the
Galaxy S5 now features Download Booster, an innovative Wi-Fi technology for
boosting data speed by bonding Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously. No matter where a
consumer is, the Galaxy S5 will help ensure they have the fastest available
connection.
Be more fit and active
With the enhanced S Health 3.0, the new Galaxy S5 offers
more tools to help people stay fit and well. It provides a comprehensive
personal fitness tracker to help users monitor and manage their behavior, along
with additional tools including a pedometer, diet and exercise records, and a
new, built-in heart rate monitor. Galaxy S5 users can further customize their
experience with an enriched third party app ecosystem and the ability to pair
with next generation Gear products for real-time fitness coaching.
Express modern, glam look
The Galaxy S5 blends iconic Samsung design with modern
trends to appeal to a range of consumer tastes and interests. The Galaxy S5
features a perforated pattern on the back cover creating a modern glam look.
Its new sleek, contoured shape comes in an array of vivid colors, including
charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold, to complement
the style of the individual consumer.
Essential device protection
The Galaxy S5 is IP67 dust and water resistant. It also
offers a Finger Scanner, 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 device will be available globally through Samsung’s
retail channels, e-commerce and carriers on April.
