Few manufacturers have had a better year than Samsung. And, following the mammoth success of the Galaxy S4, it’s now the turn of the Samsung Galaxy S5 to replicate the
impressive sales figures.
To do this it looks like the Korean firm has stuck to what it knows, albeit with a few added bells and whistles. But will it have enough going on to hit the heights of its predecessor?
Key features
Now, about that back cover. Despite remaining plastic there has been an aesthetic transformation in the form of dimples, and while these do assist with grip, it won’t be to everyone’s taste. It has to be said we’re fans of the new texture, but those looking for the firm to have done something drastic or premium may not be. It serves a purpose though, as the Samsung Galaxy S5 is both water and dust resistant to IP67, so you don’t have to worry about splashes.
On the subject of fingers, a scanner makes an appearance on the screen for security and verification purposes. It’s not quite as effective as models seen on HTC and the like, and the fact you have to swipe over the homebutton can be frustrating if you don’t get it right. Still, setup is easy and once there are a few more compatible apps, it could come in quite handy (sorry).
There have been exciting developments in the camera department, too. A 16 megapixel sensor joins the party and produces some fantastically bright and clear images. Selective Focus is a highlight, letting you capture an image and then choose whether the foreground or background is in focus, but 4K video capture steals the show by producing some stunning footage. The only downside is not being able to view in Ultra HD, but the 1080p display does a sterling job nonetheless. In fact the screen is one of the most impressive we’ve seen from Samsung, and its genuine clarity marks a great progression on its part.
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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5
So, it’s the perfect phone then? Nearly, but not quite. While it looks alright, the Samsung Galaxy S5 loses points for choosing plastic again, and it’ll simply be too big for some people. But, a few tiny niggles aside, Samsung has created a phone that comes desperately close to full marks. For existing fans and those wanting a simple user experience coupled with excellent, functional features, it’s the stand-out candidate.
To do this it looks like the Korean firm has stuck to what it knows, albeit with a few added bells and whistles. But will it have enough going on to hit the heights of its predecessor?
Key features
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display
- 2.5GHz quad-core processor
- 16 megapixel camera with 4K video capture
- Water and dust resistant
- Fingerprint scanner
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: Design & hardware
It’s fair to say that Samsung has found a design that works and has stuck to it. One look at this new iteration and you can see the Galaxy heritage clear as day – the curved edges, ‘pebble’ shape and plastic rear cover are all present. However there’s an evident growth in size, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 feels like a much heftier customer than its predecessor, something shown by the inclusion of a 5.1-inch display. Although only marginally larger than the Samsung Galaxy S4, it closes in on the original Note in terms of size, and with the device in-hand you can feel it, too.Now, about that back cover. Despite remaining plastic there has been an aesthetic transformation in the form of dimples, and while these do assist with grip, it won’t be to everyone’s taste. It has to be said we’re fans of the new texture, but those looking for the firm to have done something drastic or premium may not be. It serves a purpose though, as the Samsung Galaxy S5 is both water and dust resistant to IP67, so you don’t have to worry about splashes.
samsung galaxy S5 specs
Under that shell lurks a monster 2.5GHz quad-core processor, and we
wouldn’t be exaggerating by saying it is one of the finest we’ve
encountered. Some
manufacturers go for sheer power, some for multitasking, but having
both in one place is a luxury. Everything you undertake is smooth and
runs without a
hitch, and switching between apps is near flawless.Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: Operating system & multimedia
The Samsung Galaxy S5 gets the latest Android KitKat treatment, and combined with some nice tweaks to the Samsung UI, it looks the business. Subtle things like text message favourites and a refined incoming call vehicle make the phone a great place to be, whilst the manufacturer overlay looks and feels slick. There’s also voice controls that, whilst not on the same level seen on the Moto X, can initiate tasks like calls and texts very well.
Samsung galaxy s5 specs
My Magazine has been properly integrated into the UI but, seeing as
it takes you directly to Flip-board when you tap a story, we’re not
really sold on this.
Much more interesting is the advances made with S Health, most
notably the added heart rate monitor. It’s pretty accurate and helps log
your wellbeing
alongside the pedometer and food diary. Not everyone will appreciate
this, but it’ll be right up your street if you like to run about
places.On the subject of fingers, a scanner makes an appearance on the screen for security and verification purposes. It’s not quite as effective as models seen on HTC and the like, and the fact you have to swipe over the homebutton can be frustrating if you don’t get it right. Still, setup is easy and once there are a few more compatible apps, it could come in quite handy (sorry).
There have been exciting developments in the camera department, too. A 16 megapixel sensor joins the party and produces some fantastically bright and clear images. Selective Focus is a highlight, letting you capture an image and then choose whether the foreground or background is in focus, but 4K video capture steals the show by producing some stunning footage. The only downside is not being able to view in Ultra HD, but the 1080p display does a sterling job nonetheless. In fact the screen is one of the most impressive we’ve seen from Samsung, and its genuine clarity marks a great progression on its part.
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Motorola Moto E Review
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: Performance & verdict
Most flagships let themselves down when it comes to battery performance, but gladly this isn’t the case with the Galaxy S5. A 2800mAh cell isn’t exactly huge but you’ll still sneak over a day’s use out of it without much trouble, even with heavy gaming. And if you do get carried away a smart power saver mode will bail you out – it reduces your display to greyscale and gives you extra juice, which is nice.
smasung galaxy s5 specs
Download Booster also offers extra assistance by combining 4G and WI-Fi when downloading large files. Anything over 30MB means you can
stick the two
together and enjoy some rapid speeds, a quite ingenious touch.
Elsewhere the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a very usable phone – texting is a pleasure on the
large screen, call
quality is perfectly clear and it sticks to WI-Fi with enthusiasm.
In short, there’s an awful lot to like.T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5
So, it’s the perfect phone then? Nearly, but not quite. While it looks alright, the Samsung Galaxy S5 loses points for choosing plastic again, and it’ll simply be too big for some people. But, a few tiny niggles aside, Samsung has created a phone that comes desperately close to full marks. For existing fans and those wanting a simple user experience coupled with excellent, functional features, it’s the stand-out candidate.
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