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SamsungGalaxy S5Review in pictures
Slim and weather-proof• Plastic body deprives you of
a truly premium feel• Slim design and is both
water- and dust-proof • 8.1mm overall thickness with
a removable back cover• Can be submerged in 1m of
water for up to 30 minutes without causing damage
• Available in four premium colour options with dimpled pattern at the rear
• Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for protection against scratches
Looks sleek but is sturdy • Corning Gorilla glass on front
protects from scratches and accidental knocks
• Matte back panel makes the device immune from smudges while the dimpled pattern aids in grip
• Audio socket is open, but can still be exposed to water without damaging the device
• Clever water-proofing solution with use of rubber gaskets inside the battery door
Crammed with premium features• 5.1-inch screen with full HD
resolution• 16-megapixel AF camera at
the back and 2-megapixel FF camera in the front with dual-shot feature
• PayPal-certified biometric fingerprint reader on the front for secure access
• Has been made water- and dust-proof without adding bulk to the device
• Integrated heart rate sensor to monitor health
One of the best smartphone displays• The full HD 5.1-inch display
offers a pixel density of 432ppi
• 178-degree viewing angles and vibrant colour tones makes visuals come alive
• Ample brightness for good sunlight legibility
• Brilliant for multimedia and gaming
• Turns to black and white in Ultra Power Saving Mode for saving battery power
Powerful snapper at the back• 16-megapixel sensor with
1/2.6'' sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size
• Software-based image and video stabilisation feature
• 2-megapixel fixed-focus camera on the front
• Sadly the Indian version does not have support for 2K resolution video recording
• Improved autofocus mechanism for faster clicks
• Versatile shooter delivers pristine images in almost all conditions
Toned-down Touchwiz UI on Android 4.4 KitKat• Simple to use and very user
friendly interface • Fewer preloaded apps,
most apps made available as optional downloads for users with associated gifts from Samsung
• Biometric scanner only able to lock/unlock device, monetary transactions still not available
• My Magazine customisable news feed in partnership with Flipboard
The usual TouchWiz features and more• The likes of Multi Window, Direct
Call, Smart Alert, Smart Pause etc. are all there.
• The Air View feature lets you preview content by hovering your finger on the screen
• Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu with customisable shortcuts to fav apps
• One-handed operation adjusts screen size for usage with a single hand
• Safety assistance lets you send SOS alerts to family or friends
• Calling screen can display recent social activity and communication history
Power-packed performance
• Samsung’s Exynos 5 processor with two quad-core clusters clocked at 1.9 and 1.6GHz
• 2GB RAM offers optimum performance
• Zippy and smooth, even while multitasking and running intensive games
With a full day battery
• User-replaceable 2,800mAh lithium polymer battery
• Offers 10 hours of non-stop video playback
• Lasts more than one day easily with average usage
• Manages to complete one day even with heavy usage
• The Ultra Power Saving Mode can extend standby time to 12 days
Spec re-check….• 5.1-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 display
• IP67 certified device,water and dust resistant
• 16-megapixel camera, 2-megapixel front camera
• 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor
• 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot
• 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm, 145g
• 3G, supports single micro-SIM
• 2,800mAh battery
• Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
• Biometric fingerprint scanner and heart rate scanner
-• Pricey
• Lacks premium feel because of its plastic body
• Using the fingerprint scanner to unlock requires patience and multiple attempts if you’re in a hurry
Pros and cons
+• Great display• Good battery life• Sturdy build and IP67
certified• Good performance• Amazing camera • Integrated heart rate
sensor and biometric fingerprint reader
Pricing and verdict
“Many could argue that it doesn’t feel as premium as it should, and that it’s not a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor. It’s quite pricey
too. However, there’s no denying the fact that the Galaxy S5 is a powerful and loaded device, complete with an excellent camera. Those who lead an active lifestyle should like it to. Hard to ignore if you’re out
in the market for a premium daily driver”
Buying it would set you back by Rs 51,500