![]() ![]() Instead, it has focused on features that add to the usability of the device. It’s great to see Samsung has turned off by default features such as eye tracking and motion control that felt gimmicky on the S4. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy S5 is bundled with an array of products and features covering security, entertainment and functionality. The 5,1-inch screen has a resolution of 1 920×1 080 pixels for a pixel density of 432ppi - down slightly from the Galaxy S4’s 441ppi but only because of a slightly increased screen size. It is also incredibly bright when turned to the maximum setting. The first thing new users notice when firing up the S5 for the first time is the big, vibrant display, which serves up crisp text and sharp images. This means that the 3G version of the Galaxy S5 runs two quad-core processors, a variant of the octo-core processor found in some versions of the Galaxy S4.Īs is to be expected, the Galaxy S5 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, the most recent version of Google’s mobile operating system. Under the hood, the 4G version sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor clocked at 2,5GHz, while the 3G version has both Samsung’s own 2,1GHz quad-core Cortex-A15 and 1,5 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 processor. The phone’s memory can also be upgraded using the microSD port situated below the micro Sim slot. Our test unit was the 16GB variant, but higher capacity models are also available. The 4G/LTE version, which we tested, is available from MTN and Vodacom, while the 3G version is also available from other operators. There are two models of the Samsung Galaxy S5 available in South Africa. As a result, the back cover also has a softer feel, which we much prefer to the smooth plastic rear on the Galaxy S4. The back cover, unlike previous models in the Galaxy S range, has, however, been improved, and now features textured dimples to assist with grip. ![]() Although the phone doesn’t feel flimsy in hand, the faux-chrome trim around the edges of the device looks tacky. Almost a year later, the fifth revision of the Galaxy S series has been introduced to the world.Īs with most of the products in Samsung’s smartphone line-up, the exterior of the Galaxy S5 is constructed out of a polycarbonate thermoplastic. When the Galaxy S4 was launched in 2013, it became the fastest selling smartphone in Samsung’s history, with 20m units flying off store shelves within the first two months of its launch. Its products offer a good balance between form and function, and there is always some sort of added value the Korean company offers customers that purchase its products. In recent years, Samsung has become a formidable competitor in the smartphone space. ![]()
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