Samsung Galaxy S5

[faniebraai]

Better looking would be a good start. Where is the metal version?

Yeh, biggest disappointment for me is the design. Could have been a lot better without too much effort.

 

[Park@82]

disappointed.

 

[Dubes]

I use a Nokia 100 for the outdoors.

The 25 days standby time is da bomb.

No, GPS for Strava, Endomondo or other tracking apps with heart rate sensor capabilities. Non-existent camera for those "you had to be there" moments you may stumble upon.

 

[Brawler]

Z1 compact for meeeeeeeeee

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Did they even mention the processor, GPU or ram specs?

 

[faniebraai]

I have also another contract coming up for upgrade, maybe I'll save that one for the Z2

 

[faniebraai]

2GB ram, quad core, 16gb or 32gb storage. Also disappointing

 

[Dubes]

Did they even mention the processor, GPU or ram specs?

If the past is anything to go by they may vary between regions but GSMArena has this:

The core features too were duly updated to put the Galaxy S5 ahead of its S4 predecessor – a 5.1" Super AMOLED screen of 1080p resolution, Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM, 150Mbps LTE and a 16MP camera.

 

[kingrob]

And the camera lens casing sticking out at the back is a bad idea.

Not cool to rest the back of the phone on it all the time.

 

[CAPS LOCK]

2GB ram, quad core, 16gb or 32gb storage. Also disappointing

Thnx I missed that part.

 

[faniebraai]

O well. Off to bed i go

 

[Nicky_G]

Contract was up for renewal. Choice was Note 3 or wait for the S5. Glad I didn't wait.

 

[CAPS LOCK]

If the past is anything to go by they may vary between regions but GSMArena has this:

The core features too were duly updated to put the Galaxy S5 ahead of its S4 predecessor – a 5.1" Super AMOLED screen of 1080p resolution, Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM, 150Mbps LTE and a 16MP camera.

Cheers. Unlike Apple inc. who labour with benchmarks, Samsung's focus was leveraged with consumer centric features - the days of raw horsepower duels are essentially over...

 

[Dubes]

Samsung Galaxy S5 at a glance:
General: 2G, 3G and 4G LTE connectivity
Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
Dimensions: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145 g
Display: 5.1" 16M-color Super AMOLED HD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (431ppi)
Chipset: Snapdragon 800 MSM8974-AC
CPU: 2.5GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
RAM: 2GB
OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Memory: 16/32GB storage, microSD card slot
Still camera: 16 megapixel auto-focus camera
Video camera: Full HD (1080p) video recording
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 3.0 with MHL, GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, Infrared port
Battery: 2800mAh
Misc: Fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor, humidity sensor, temperature sensor

 

[OrbitalDawn]

/yawn

 

[kingrob]

This is going to be Sony's year.

The Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet are going to outsell Samsung's offerings.

 

[Dubes]

This is going to be Sony's year.

The Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet are going to outsell Samsung's offerings.

Out of interest, what does the Z2 bring to the table that the S5 doesn't?

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Out of interest, what does the Z2 bring to the table that the S5 doesn't?

He's already mentioned... Bigger battery and cameras for starters.

 

[Akirky]

This is going to be Sony's year.

The Xperia Z2 and Z2 tablet are going to outsell Samsung's offerings.

I agree. I just wonder who will get the better priced packages? S5 or Z2?

 

[Fulcrum29]

I agree. I just wonder who will get the better priced packages? S5 or Z2?

Depends which phone is glued together...