![]() For the consumer, that should mean faster downloads - three times faster than the Galaxy S4, according to Samsung. Without getting too technical, it’s a wireless technology that allows the device to transfer more data at the same time. I know what you’re thinking: What the heck does that mean? The Galaxy S5 will be the first smartphone to introduce 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2X2 MIMO (which stands for multiple-input and multiple-output). I love posting photos to Instagram and Facebook, and the Galaxy S5 brings some fun options in a simplified experience. I have to say the enhancements to the camera might be my favorite part of the Galaxy S5 (that and the cleaned up interface). To simplify the interface, Samsung has consolidated a lot of its photo editing features, such as eraser, drama shot and best face, into a single function called Shots & More. The Galaxy S5 also does HDR video, as well as 4K video. ![]() This is a timesaver compared to how it works on smartphones today, where the camera takes two photos (one with and one without HDR) and then you have to choose after the fact. With this function, you can toggle HDR on and off before taking a photo to see which one yields the better photo. Another addition is Selective Focus, which keeps the subject in focus while blurring the background if you desire such an effect.Īlso new to the Galaxy S5 is real-time HDR. Samsung said a typical smartphone camera takes anywhere between 0.6 seconds and one second to focus, but the Galaxy S5’s camera now does so in 0.3 seconds, thanks to a new face detection autofocus feature. This includes reducing the time it takes the camera to autofocus, so you don’t miss any shots. But more than the pixel count, the company has focused on improving performance and simplifying the user experience of the camera app. The Galaxy S5 now has a 16-megapixel camera compared to the Galaxy S4’s 13-megapixel camera. But whether they like to admit it or not, Google also had a part in it after the search giant pressured Samsung to scale back some of its homegrown efforts to customize its Android devices. Samsung told me that this was at the request of its customers, which I can believe because I hate bloatware (the company is also working with carriers to reduce the number of installed apps). The only Samsung services that come preloaded on the Galaxy S5 are ChatOn, S Health, S Voice and Samsung apps. For example, Samsung Hub is no longer on the phone, though you can still download it from the app store. On the user interface side, Samsung has cleaned up the Galaxy S5 a lot by removing many of its proprietary apps and services. The screen’s outdoor visibility has also been improved on the Galaxy S5. That said, it now incorporates technology that can adapt the colors on the screen to be more representative of what we see in real life depending on the subject. The Galaxy S5’s display is slightly bigger at 5.1 inches (versus five inches), but the resolution is still full HD (1,920 by 1,080 pixels) and not ultra HD (2,560 by 1,440 pixels). ![]() Also, the Galaxy S5 is now dust and water resistant. The texture is similar to the faux leather used on the Galaxy Note 3. Glam isn’t exactly the word I’d use, but it does make the phone feel less plasticky. Samsung did try to “glam” it up by adding a perforated pattern to the back cover and offering the phone in electric blue and copper gold, in addition to black and white. In general, the Galaxy S5 looks similar to previous models and is made from polycarbonate plastic. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in each category: Design We’re going back to basics.”Īs a result, the company chose to make improvements in five key areas based on customer feedback: The design, camera, network, health and fitness, and security. But at the same time, we realized how important it is to listen to our customers. ![]() “Of course, we are keen on preparing for the next big thing with very disruptive innovation. They weren’t looking for the eye-popping, disruptive technology that everybody else was looking for,” said Young-Hee Lee, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile division, in an interview with Re/code. “We learned from our Galaxy S users that they really want basic, everyday life features. ![]() But truth is, the company kept it relatively simple. Another rumor said it would have an Ultra HD display, while others speculated that there would be multiple models. In fact, before today’s Unpacked event, there was talk that the Galaxy S5 would have an iris scanner to unlock the phone. Given Samsung’s eagerness to get a leg up on the competition, you can’t blame a gal (or guy) for thinking that the company would pull out all the stops for its next-generation Galaxy S phone. But what was unexpected was the company’s approach in designing its latest flagship Android phone. As expected, Samsung today introduced the Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ![]()
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