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Friday, April 3, 2015
Gionee Elife S5 5 Review
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This is the worlds Slimmest Phone Ever. The Gionee Elife S5.5,a 5.5 mm thick,and a 5-inch display,which rubs on a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor , comes with 2GB of RAM plus a 13-MP rear and a 5-MP front camera for video calling packed with a 2300 mAh battery.Phone supports both 2G network and 3G network but lacks 4G support as every phone coming in India is getting an LTE band this phone doesnt. .Elife S5.5 is packed with powerful 1.7 GHz Octa-core processor and 2GB RAM on MediaTek MT6592 chipset which supports heavy computing on your phone with ease.
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Specifications
| Network- | Technology- | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | ||
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Class 12 | |
| EDGE | Class 12 |
| Launch- | Announced | 2014, February |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2014, March |
| Body | Dimensions | 145.1 x 70.2 x 5.6 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in) |
|---|---|---|
| -Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density) | |
| -Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (front and back) | |
| - Amigo OS 2.0 |
| Platform- | OS | Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6592 | |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 |
| Memory- | Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| Camera- | Primary | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, | |
| Secondary | 5 MP |
| Sound- | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| - DTS sound |
| Comms- | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, EDR | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0, USB Host |
| Features- | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.264 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - Photo/video editor - Document viewer - Voice memo/dial |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| -Stand-by | Up to 490 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 27 h (2G) / Up to 11 h (3G) |
| Misc- | Colors | Black, white, blue, pink, purple |
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Samsung Galaxy S5 other high end smartphones to sport 16 megapixel camera
However, the report does not reveal any details about the type of camera module to be used on Samsungs 2014 smartphones, while earlier reports claimed that Samsung upcoming premium phones would feature new camera technology for better low-light images and stabilization developed by the South Korean giant only. There is also no word on the number of devices coming with the new 16-megapixel camera modules.
Samsung is also believed to be working on a new eye-scanning feature which is likely to be introduced on the Galaxy S4s successor. The feature is expected to bring the eye-scanning unlock ability to the smartphones. The eye-scanning feature has not been introduced on any smartphone as an unlocking method, and if the earlier reports are to be believed, Samsung would become the first handset maker to debut the feature on a smartphone. However, there has been no official word from Samsung on the alleged eye-scanning feature.
Previously, a report, predicted that Samsung will refresh its flagship smartphone offering sooner than expected. The report suggested that Samsung has been preparing to launch the Galaxy S5 smartphone in January due to disappointing Galaxy S4 sales.
The rumoured Samsung Galaxy S5 is now believed to come with a 64-bit Exynos 5430 chip and also sport a 16-megapixel camera with enhanced low-light performance and Optical Image Stabilisation.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini – Better than predecessors – Techzine
Since Samsung introduces the Galaxy S III is a mini version of this series and Galaxy S5 was no different. What is not different is that the Galaxy S5 mini again has a lot to hand in terms of hardware, the better the price. Samsung uses in this regard the same strategy as HTC and LG, while Sony is precisely opts to match the smaller variant is optimized, with the top model.
On functional area do you do not miss much. For example, the Galaxy Mini S5 is just watertight, despite the USB port is not equipped with a cover. Also, the smartphone on the back a heart rate monitor, you can unlock the phone with your fingerprint, and there is a fashion to be super careful with the last bit of battery capacity to jump. These are things that only the Samsung with the Galaxy S5 introduced, but which the Galaxy Mini S5 also has just
The Galaxy S5 and S5 Galaxy Mini together
The Galaxy Mini S5 is obviously smaller than the regular model. But how much less? Only about 7.5 percent. Falling on paper so that bad, but that is mainly because the Galaxy Mini S5 a bit thicker than its big brother. If you have the two consists in a hand, you feel a huge difference in dimensions. In terms of appearance, the Galaxy S5 and S5 Galaxy Mini as it should be like two drops of water, of course minus the size.
The table below is a selection from the range of devices with a similar screen size and price. The offer price in this region, in my view quite scarce. That’s because manufacturers are also increasingly opting for inexpensive devices for screens of at least 5 inches.
The Samsung Galaxy Mini S5 had to launch a retail price of 479 euros. As seen in the above table, dive shop now ample below this price, the unit has also long been on the market but Techzine now sees only opportunity to dedicate a review it.
The Galaxy Mini S5 i s officially only available in the colors white and black. The price of Techzine however you can also find a blue or copper gold variant, a tan if more be your thing
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“LG G3 surpasses sales numbers Galaxy S5 ‘ GSM Helpdesk Netherlands
04-06-2014 – The LG G3 in its first week of sales in South Korea went three times more common over the counter than its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S5. The LG G3 was announced last week the world
– Direct ma introducing the LG G3, last week, LG in South Korea. started selling the device. As usual could also LG in the first week of sales benefit from a huge demand for the device. The Korean news site ETnews even reports that the LG G3 last week in South Korea three times more than its closest competitor is gone, the Galaxy S5 of opponent and compatriot Samsung.
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Last week were between 25,000 and 30,000 copies of the LG G3 each day over the counter in South Korea, while Samsung currently daily between 7,000 and 8,000 copies of its Galaxy S5 looks deserted the stores. That the LG G3 run faster at this time is not strange. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is more than two months, available in South Korea and for most smartphone manufacturers is that the first week sales are usually the best.
Despite the fact that there is actually a double standard is, and remains, the LG G3 the most comprehensive smartphone today. The LG G3 will also be released in the Netherlands in early July and will be the first smartphone in the Netherlands on the market with a so-called “qHD screen. QHD, the abbreviation for “Quad HD” refers to the incredibly high display resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. This is the resolution of the screen of the LG G3 1.8 times higher than the resolution of Full HD displays, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z 2 and the HTC One M8.
As revealed during the presentation of the LG G3 in London, LG will launch the device in two versions. LG brings a “normal” version with 16 gigabytes of storage and 2 gigabytes of memory. In addition, a slightly more expensive version with 32 gigabytes of storage capacity and 3 gigabytes of memory. The cheaper version will cost 549 euros, 599 euros more expensive. LG brings the device in the Netherlands initially in three colors: Metallic Black, Silk White and Shine GoldRegardless of the version, the LG G3 powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor that we. Also found in the Sony Xperia Z 2, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. LG has let the processor clocks at 2.5GHz. It is thus a model where the available processor is accompanied by two gigabytes of memory and a model with 3 gigabytes of memory.
Another important detail is the 13-megapixel camera on the back of the unit. Like the LG G2 also has the LG G3 ‘optical image stabilization’ received, which LG has improved this functionality. Further New feature is the laser autofocus speed with which the distance to the subject to be photographed can be measured. This is the LG G3 able to focus in less than 0.3 seconds and take a picture. Pricing and AvailabilityThe LG G3 is expected in stores in the Netherlands in early July and will – depending on the model – 549 or 599 euros. For a complete list of all the functions, features and specifications of LG G3, view our extensive LG G3 specification page. Direct a call if the LG G3 is available?
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S5 you have to watch your choice – iPhoned nl
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The iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 are currently the most popular smartphones on the market. On many fronts, the devices differ from each other, but they also have the necessary agreements. In this comparison, we show what to look for in your choice of the flagship Apple or Samsung.
The choice of Android or iOS can be quite a tricky , especially if you do not have a strong preference for one of the two platforms. Android has always been adaptable and open while iOS operates safer, smoother and easier, according to many. There is certainly something to be said, already starting platforms increasingly resemble each other. Nevertheless, there are some differences between the new iPhone and the attractive, high from Samsung, the Galaxy S5. Next we go on there in
Design:. Waterproof or premium
In the field of design districts appliances from Apple and Samsung quite apart. The Galaxy S5 has a slightly larger 5.1-inch screen and is dust and water resistant. That has implications for the dimensions. The S5 is indeed huge and thick, but with 142 at 72.5 by 8.1 millimeters, it is longer, wider and thicker than the iPhone 6 The Apple phone is 138 by 67 by 6.9 millimeters relatively compact and a lot thinner. He is also 16 grams lighter, despite the materials used.
Where the S5 consists mainly of plastic, the iPhone 6 just made of aluminum. The Apple device therefore feels more premium, although he will not survive. Plunging into a toilet bowl Plunge the Galaxy S5 for a long time in the water, there will be no damage occur to the internal hardware. Both phones will not survive a fall from a few feet, but the water resistance of the S5 is definitely something to take away. Within your consideration
However, If you prefer a thin and light phone that is as period feels like it actually is, then it’s best to go for the iPhone 6 Hecht you much value to a dust and waterproof case, then the Galaxy S5 the more sensible choice. Shock Damage to the S5 through the use of plastic also less likely to see
Screen:. Who has the best
The screen of the iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches something? smaller than that of the Galaxy S5 (5.1 inches), but the difference is quite noticeable. For us, they are both not too big and it’s just what you prefer. See you lots of videos and you can read many (long) articles on your smartphone, then a screen of at least 5 inches is recommended. Are you lot and your smartphone is in your pocket all day, then a display of around 4.5 inches probably nicer. The iPhone 6 we find to handle just a little better and will be for people with smaller hands finer in use.
The bigger the differences with respect to the resolution puts the iPhone it off in that area. The Galaxy S5 has a 1080p resolution means photos, videos and texts super sharp eyes. In addition, the Samsung smartphone using a super-AMOLED panel, which tremendously bright and contrast, even in direct sunlight. The color splashes off the screen and that is an IPS panel – where the iPhone 6 using – a lot less.
Both displays have excellent viewing angles, but because the iPhone has a screen resolution of 1334 by 750 pixels, for example text on a website zoomed less legible. The iPhone 6 screen is all but out of focus, but the pixel density is considerably lower than in the case of the Galaxy S5 (326 ppi vs 432 ppi). In addition, IPS screens in the open generally less easy to read.
On the question of who has the best screen, we also answer a resounding Galaxy S5. Especially when you consider that the display thanks to the super AMOLED technology is more energy efficient. Moreover, there is an additional power saving that various background processes off and makes the display monochrome, so you can use a battery percentage from a few percent for hours ahead
Camera: more or less. Megapixels
Creating Depth is with the camera of the iPhone 6 piece of cake.
Both Apple and Samsung provide their top models usually excellent cameras and this is no different. the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 In this area, avoiding the smartphones together barely. Though the iPhone 6 still has an 8 megapixel camera, the device is equipped with a new sensor with larger pixels. Lets make in low light situations better pictures. The camera very fast focus and tapping on the screen, you can easily shift the focus for quick photography, he is perfect:. if you have the new iPhone in your pocket gets, he is ready to shoot snapshots
The camera of the Galaxy S5 shoots. photos in a higher resolution (16 megapixels), but this does not necessarily mean better. because the pixel size is smaller, the camera performance in low light situations is something less. The camera app has more features than the iPhone, which is both an advantage and disadvantage. You can tweak a lot of options, but the camera is not as fast to use as the iPhone 6 The autofocus is a bit slower and less extensive slow motion function. The Galaxy S5 does have the advantage that you can shoot in 4K, but there are as yet few users something
Software:. IOS or Android
iOS and Android since their introduction changed greatly, but also start to appear. becoming more alike Both offer widgets, keyboards from third parties, a notification center, quick settings and a huge range of apps. Most popular apps are free to find. Both the App Store and Google Play With both the iPhone 6 as the Galaxy S5 can multitask, though Samsung offers the opportunity to actually show.
The Galaxy S5 also offers more options at your hand to turn the interface though which overwhelm. the number of possibilities For novice users, iOS also easier own. Do not have an obvious choice is made, it is smart to extensive testing with both platforms
iOS and Android both have their advantages and disadvantages. What you should also take into your consideration is whether you are using Apple’s ecosystem (iCloud, iTunes, Safari) or Google (Gmail, Google Drive, Chrome). A transition from one system to another is often quite substantially and in some cases means that you have to look for alternatives to specific apps and services. For paid apps is that you have to download them again, so keep that in mind
Hardware:. Fast, faster, fastest
Whether you go for the iPhone 6 or the Galaxy S5 , you get anyway a smooth smartphone at home. If you look purely at specs, then the Samsung phone prevailed. The device has a 2.5GHz quad-core processor on board and twice as much memory (2GB). Both smartphones are available with a minimum of 16GB of storage, though you can also buy the iPhone with 64 or 128GB of memory. That’s good to know since the storage unlike the S5 is not expandable with a micro SD card.
In everyday use, the iPhone 6 despite its dual-core processor is anything but slow. Because software and hardware perfectly matched, the unit comes shortage anywhere. The interface is extremely flexible and frequently used apps start smoothly. Even with the graphical power of the new iPhones is it mustache thanks to Metal technology, which makes games more efficient to deal with the available hardware. The result is that more objects can be without any hitches are noticeable. At the same time displayed on the screen The Galaxy S5 thanks to the Adreno 330 GPU suitable for gaming. This device works tremendously smooth and barely falters, even if you are running many apps at the same time.
What battery life is concerned, the smartphones similar. The iPhone 6 has a more powerful battery than its predecessor, which guarantees a half to two days of use. The battery life of the Galaxy S5 is approximately two days with average use, though you can stretch the battery life quite well thanks to the low-power mode mentioned earlier. With this mode, the image is black and white and avoid unnecessary processes stopped. This allows you with a battery percentage from a few percent for hours ahead
iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S5:. Conclusion
For both smartphones is that they perform well and are pleasant to use, though iOS on the iPhone what our easier for older or novice users. The battery life is similar, though the S5 scores here plus points with the options you have to save energy. Also what price is concerned, the S5 attractive, even gives you both devices in combination with a subscription free home.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 Update with faster camera available – Android World
Today, the Netherlands has an update available for the Samsung Galaxy S5 which include the camera has become faster. The fingerprint scanner also be optimized.
Faster camera
After the latest update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 camera will open a lot faster, this also applies to the gallery. In addition to this improvement is the overall system performance addressed and everything would have to run a lot smoother. The fingerprint scanner has become more accurate. The Galaxy S5 still runs on Android 4.4.2, even though it is already being tested to Android 4.4.3.
Availability
The update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 is rolled out at the moment in the Netherlands for all devices, where previously only the copies of Vodafone. The update is 100.91 MB in size and version number G900FXXU1ANE2 inherited. Have you inside
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 First Impressions
The Galaxy S4 was a strong phone in spite of the insistence that being able to wave your hands over a phone or scroll with your eyes was a good thing.
The Galaxy S5 takes the DNA of that handset and improves on it in most areas. Its a quiet improvement though, which may disappoint a lot of people looking to see the worlds highest-res display and an all new metal chassis, but its one that at least delivers where consumers need it.
If youre looking for a phone that reinvents the smartphone again, in the same way the Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC Desire or iPhone 4 managed, youre going to be rather disappointed with whats on offer from South Korea.
However, if youre after a better camera, a brighter screen, a faster processor and a more solid design, then the Galaxy S5 will mostly deliver all youd be looking for.
The company explained to me what it considered to be the core tenets it stuck to when creating the Galaxy S5, and they show a renewed focus over the predecessor: a better camera, faster connectivity for web browsing, personal fitness tracking, protection, and a modern and glam look (its words, not mine).
Design
Its actually a little redundant to talk about all the technology inside a phone before dealing with the key question: does it look attractive?
Yes and no. You cant call it ugly, because Samsung does know how to put a phone together well. But at the same time its the same tired story on the design front: taking some elements from the predecessor, adding in some bits from the current Note and calling it all new.
The metal surround is almost identical to the Note 3, to the point I was looking for an S Pen to start poking out. But the back is the main change, and Id go as far as saying its lovely.
No more shiny plastic or laughable attempts to make it look like a leather notebook – while it is still plastic, its a lot more grippable and feels a lot, lot nicer in the hand.
The overall construction is again more solid, but the device is markedly bigger compared to the Galaxy S3 and S4. Theres a lot more Note DNA in the Galaxy S5 than ever before, thats for sure.
In fact, the design of the Galaxy S5 is one that evokes the S2 more than anything else, as its more rectangular in shape. Its certainly a departure from the inspired by a blade of grass creation of the S3.
But the main thing to answer is how it feels in the hand – and the good news is it feels solid, well made and less cheap than ever. Samsung will have disappointed many by not releasing a full metal version, and its true that this isnt what I was hoping to see, but its more than adequate.
The other big deal is that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is waterproof and dustproof to an IP67 rating, which means its almost completely resistant to dust and waterproof to a depth of 1m for 30 minutes – more than enough time to fish it out when thrown down a toilet.
Yes, its not a new trick, but the only port cover on show is the one holding the USB 3.0 socket closed – its got a nice lip to it as well so its very easy to open.
Whats more impressive is that this phone still packs a removable cover and battery – while yes, it is a really fiddly cover to clip back on, to be able to access the power pack and microSD card slot is a really good move.
The only worry Ive got, and its a fairly big one here, is that the cover will show small gaps if youve not got it absolutely flush to the back and totally clipped in. Its very easy to miss a clip, which could make things a trifle wet if you throw it in a pint to impress friends.
Screen
With the screen on the Galaxy S5, once again Samsung was a victim of its own hype. We were all expecting a grand step forward, the first manufacturer to bring a 2K screen to the masses.
But its just a Full HD Super AMOLED version, one thats actually a little less sharp in theory than before as its now 5.1- rather than 5-inches, meaning its down from a 441ppi to 415ppi on the new version.
Its not massive, but it is a drop when we were expecting something higher-res.
Ever since the Galaxy S2, Samsung has been faced with an impossible task: make its smartphones so great that they blow the worlds collective mind time and again.
Since that phone, one of the handsets that like the HTC Desire and the iPhone 4 changed the expectation levels of the phone buying public, its hard to say that its come close to managing the same feat again.
The display shouldnt be sniffed at though. Its sharp, clear, and when placed next to the S4 is clearly a step forward in terms of Super AMOLED technology. Although Samsung wouldnt confirm it to me, Id guess that there are more full pixels stuck in there – the colour reproduction was a step forward again, and movies looked so much better again.
Interface
Like the 2K display we were expecting big things from the new UI on the Samsung Galaxy S5, and there has at least been a bigger jump forward here.
The notifications bar is the biggest change that I could see, with the whole area looking a lot different to the standard version Samsung has employed with TouchWiz over the years.
There are now quick links to the likes of S Finder and Quick Connect, which allow you to theoretically move through the phone at greater speed.
The former is the same thing as Google Search, it seems, with more information drawn in from the web. Its the kind of thing youd need to spend more time with to see if it fits in with your lifestyle, as it could either be a really quick way of flicking around or a waste of valuable screen space.
Quick Connect seems to make a little more sense, as it takes the best of things like AirDrop and AirPlay from Apple and moves them all into one place. You can also DLNA stream from here, and makes the Galaxy S5 a really connected hub of the home.
The settings button seems to have gone a bit mad though – now theres a massive long list of all the settings options (under the guise of being quick) but there appeared to be a number of repeated items here – definitely one to dig into further with the full review.
Fingerprint scanner
Ill be honest, I wasnt expecting Samsung to bring a fingerprint scanner to the mix for the Galaxy S5, as there were few signs that it had nailed the technology just yet.
In terms of what weve actually been given, its a middling effort. On the one hand, the scanner is actually pretty accurate and gives an added level of security. On the other, you still have to wake the phone by pressing the home or power button before you can scan, which adds an extra step that Apple doesnt make you go through.
The action can be misinterpreted, as its a straight scan down from the screen to the bottom of the home key, although I noticed its accuracy was pretty good right from the start.
Its a few steps behind Apples decent integration of TouchID in the iPhone 5S, but miles ahead of the finger-based abomination on the back of the HTC One Max.
Couple that with the work Samsung has done to sign a deal with PayPal to offer payment security, and you can see why Im pretty excited about this option.
The TouchID payment security extends only to iTunes purchases, so being able to shop the web and pay for stuff with your digit is truly forward-thinking.
I just hope its not a subset of shops that can recognise youre on a Galaxy S5 with the ability to perform this task.
Camera
The camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 is probably one of the most improved elements of the handset, and thats not because its leapt forward to a 16MP sensor.
The megapixel count these days is largely irrelevant, but the hardwares ability to process and take pictures should be considered a much larger part, and Samsung has managed that well.
On the Galaxy S5 youve got a super fast autofocus that Samsung reckons can capture a photo in around 0.3second. We didnt have any fast running dogs to test this with, but every photo we took whirling the phone around seemed to come out largely blur free.
The other big news is real time HDR, which can give you a visual representation of what your picture will look like when high dynamic range is applied before pressing the shutter button. It works really well, and while theres a relatively high amount of graining present, the end result compared to the setting being turned off is huge.
Oh, and of course theres Selective Focus, which allows you to alter the focus of the shot after its taken.
This looks like its going to be big news in smartphones this year, but it looks a lot like a gimmick to me if the S5 is anything to go by, which is a shame when its such a tough task for the phone to process.
You have to activate the mode specially, and then hope for a scene with movement in the background and a static object to focus on. Only then will you be able to press the shutter button and wait up to ten seconds for the Galaxy S5 to give you the option to move between different levels of focus in the shot.
Its something that could be an amazing feature if it was there as standard, but its too convoluted to be anything other than an interesting feature to show friends down the pub.
Fitness tech
One of the key pillars of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the fitness technology thats contained within it - and while its going to be a big part of the phones marketing, as well as a popular topic for all technology firms in the next year, its not a standout feature.
S Health was something of damp squib on the Galaxy S4, and while S Health 3.0 on the S5 is a much better app, theres still not enough there to influence the buying decision.
The Galaxy S5 has a heart rate sensor, but thats under the flash of the camera and requires you to hold your finger on it for a few seconds to get a reading of your pulse.
Once thats logged you can see how your health is improving over time as your resting heart rate drops, but because it requires you to place your finger in a certain way each day its not a passive system, which these things need to be.
The ability to track your calories in and out is also cool and helpful, but only if its used properly. The only way to make this a successful system is to be completely devoted to it, and in reality things like the Gear Fit are a much better idea as theyre always tracking for you.
Will it be a success?
Of course it will. This is Samsung were talking about, and the unstoppable marketing machine means it could rebadge a carrot with a shiny screen and it would still get modest sales.
But that would do a disservice to this phone. The Galaxy S5 is the result of a company going back to the drawing board, scrapping the pointless gimmicks that so infuriated on the Galaxy S4 and bringing out a smartphone based on the tenets it reckons users really want.
And, to a degree, its succeeded. The camera is much better, although refocus is something of a gimmick, and the overall construction is improved. Theres part of me thats sorely disappointed that it doesnt have a 2K screen, but that would have killed battery life and been a marketing tool only.
The battery life looks to be pretty good - the 2800mAh battery is a little on the low side, but if the extra features work to extend the life by turning off unnecessary elements, then that will at least get you through the day comfortably.
What Samsung has produced is a phone thats devoid of any standout feature, an incremental update thats played it safe in order to make the the whole greater than the sum of the parts.
Thats not necessarily a bad thing; nearly every part of the phone, from the UI to the camera to the battery life, has been enhanced in some way, making it a much better phone than the S4, but definitely not one youd break your contract to upgrade to.
The problem perhaps isnt Samsungs, more the wider smartphone world: Ive heard the word plateau bandied about a few times when discussing how phone power and innovation is increasing, and its hard to point to where Samsung should have improved dramatically and hasnt.
But when a company with the scale and resources of Samsung makes a new phone, it should make a huge splash, and for the last couple of years it hasnt managed that.
Early verdict
If you read the few paragraphs above, youd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a boring phone. It very much isnt - its got lots of elements that users can dig into - but if you were hoping for something that provides a bar for the rest of the competition to aspire to, youll be left wanting.
The Galaxy S5 has a great camera, strong screen, impressive packaging, a waterproof casing and a blazingly fast engine pumping things along.
But it doesnt have an amazing camera, incredibly battery life, stunning design or genuinely innovative feature, and that cause a few people to wait and see what the competition brings before deciding that this (likely pretty pricey) handset is for them.
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Samsung Galaxy Mini S5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 review – All About Phones
If you are looking for a Samsung phone of around € 300 you’ll probably Galaxy S4 or S5 Galaxy mini. In this review we find out what you can buy better.
The Galaxy S4 is of course the former flagship of Samsung and can actually still pretty good on paper along with the current market. The Galaxy Mini S5 however, is a typical middensegmenter and therefore lacks some power compared to the S4. Trying to compensate for the device with added extras. A fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor and waterproof body for example. Furthermore, the two seem very similar, they have for example both the TouchWiz interface and both a super amoledscherm. It differs in the way that screen resolution and format: the S4 is a 5-inch full HD display, the S5 mini a 4.5-inch 720p screen. The camera resolution is different: 13 megapixel versus 8 megapixel
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Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy S5 rolls further into Europe – Android World
Lollipop Android 5.0 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a long awaited update and the manufacturer has continued to roll. Unfortunately not in the Netherlands, but the Spanish Galaxy S5 owners can now update.
Lollipop on Galaxy S5
Android 5.0 brings many improvements to several areas. The device quickly by using ART is, notifications have been addressed and we see that the new Material Design is implemented everywhere. Samsung has here own sauce over done with an updated version of TouchWiz and is again made entirely Samsung own. The update has been rolled out in Poland, but according SamMobile is now Spain’s turn. Users with a Samsung Galaxy S5 from this country, get the update via Kies and OTA in on their device.
Netherlands and Belgium
A concrete date for the Netherlands and Belgium, there is not, but given the fact that Samsung will continue with the rollout in Spain, it seems that the software is considered successful. This could mean that the update to Android 5.0 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 also may be soon to expect from us. For a complete overview of the updates to Android 5.0 we refer to this list.
Ruud Caris
Founder Androidworld.nl, gadget lover, Redbull drinker and Android enthusiast. Started with the ADP1 now include Nexus 5 Nexus 7, Nexus and Google Glass.
Ruggedized Samsung Galaxy S5 Active now available in the Netherlands – GSM Helpdesk Netherlands
Samsung has no publicity given to having released the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active in the Netherlands. The unit is a ruggedized, waterproof and shock and valbestendige implementation of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Without any announcement, Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active in the Netherlands. The unit is a ruggedized version of the Samsung Galaxy S5. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is IP67 certified and guaranteed dust- and waterproof. The ‘normal’ Galaxy S5 is only splashproof. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy S5 ‘MIL810′ certified, indicating that the device is quite robust and can withstand a fall of approximately 1 meter onto a hard surface.
Samsung Active Galaxy S5 available in the Netherlands
Because the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active fully dust- and waterproof, but also can withstand a beating and a fall, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is an ideal smartphone for people with a hard job but also an ideal smartphone for people with an active lifestyle.
In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active makes no concessions in relation to the ‘normal’ Galaxy S5. Like the normal Galaxy S5 is also the Galaxy S5 Active features a gorgeous Full HD Super AMOLED screen of 5.1 inches.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, accompanied by two gigabytes of memory. The device has further 16 gigabytes of storage capacity and has a MicroSD memory card slot for memory cards up to 128 gigabytes.
Also in camera area is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active exactly the same as the “normal” Galaxy S5 with its 16 megapixel camera the rear and its 2-megapixel front camera. Also, the Galaxy S5 Active is able to record in 4K resolution videos.
Thanks to the chipset used (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801), the Samsung offers Galaxy S5 Active extensive 4G support. This makes the Galaxy S5 Active one of the few truly rugged smartphones with 4G support. Virtually all frequencies used worldwide for 4G networks are supported by the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is equipped with a powerful 2800 mAh battery, which according to Samsung offers enough capacity to a very minimal day single charge to forward. Finally, turn the Samsung Galaxy S5 ActiveSync right out of the box on Android 4.4 Kitkat.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is now available in the Netherlands to include Cool Blue and Belsimpel and has a retail price of between 599 and 629 Euro. More information, all specifications and a comprehensive price survey is collected on our Samsung Galaxy S5 Active overview page
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