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Sunday, April 5, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 release date news rumours specs and price updated
The eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 release date is growing near, with a number of recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours pegging the handset for a pre-MWC 2014 unveiling.
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With Samsung spokespeople having officially confirmed to TrustedReviews that a Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will be held in Q1, further reports have looked to narrow down the phones arrival, with a February 23 launch the most recent to be tipped.
Away from the phoness arrival, a senior company exec recently stated that the Samsung Galaxy S4 successor will have a focus on the screen and "feel" of the smartphone, while a selection of leaked photos suggest the S5 could even feature a brand new UI.
Although one of the most frequently repeated Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours is the phones move to an all new, premium metal body, the company has informed us that this might not be the case after all. In a recent interview, Kyle Brown, Head of Technical Product Management within Samsung’s IM division which covers smartphones, tablets and wearables, told us: "I don’t believe Samsung will go down the route of making a metal device just because other manufacturers are.”
To keep up to date with all the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 release date, news, rumours, specs and price details, bookmarket this page as we will be updating it regularly with all the latest details.
Samsung Galaxy S5 News
While a number of recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have claimed the phone will become the first handset to run the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, the chipset manufacturer has hinted that this might not be the case.
With the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date tipped for Q1, speaking with TrustedReviews, Qualcomms Vice President of Marketing has revealed he does not expect the first Snapdragon 805 device to land until "mid-2014".
Giving an insight into the phones upcoming abilities, in late 2013, claimed Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks appeared suggesting that, despite making a jump to a rival 64 bit processor, the S5 will be slower than the iPhone 5S.
While reports have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 clocked a score of 3303.88 in a Rightware Browsermark test, the recording is slower than both the iPhone 5Ss score of 3669.91 and even the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which clocked 3353.07.
While the leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks have suggested the phone will be less powerful than the iPhone 5S, further reports suggested that in a bid to save money on production costs, Samsung will drop the flagship phone from its usual AMOLED panel to a cheaper LCD offering.
However, fresh reports have suggested that the Galaxy S5 will abandon AMOLED technology in fabour of an LTPS LCD display, due to production difficulties with the 2K resolution AMOLEDs.
This is supported by the fact Samsung recently purchased a 3 per cent stake in Sharp, meaning it isnt out of the question for Sharp to manufacture screens for the next Samsung flagship.
Recently, it has been suggested that the Korean manufacturer will hold a Samsung Galaxy S5 release date in March 2014. Now, a Samsung Mobile exec has confirmed that the S5 is on target for a March/April release date alongside the second-generation Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch.
There are also rumours that the Galaxy S5 could launch with a premium Samsung Galaxy F handset, offering specs at the very top of those currently available.
Elsewhere, Samsung recently teased a range of potential Samsung Galaxy S5 features. Speaking at its annual Analyst Day in Seoul, South Korean, the manufacturer has suggested that its 2014 phones (i.e. the Samsung Galaxy S5) will boast impressive 2560 x 1440 pixel displays as well as 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera sensors and as much as 4GB of RAM.
Whats more, while recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have pointed to the device trading in its less than impressive plastic build in favour of a new metal option, Samsung itself has stated the phone will support a 64-bit processor. While it might copy the iPhone 5S CPU, Samsung has stated the S5 will not feature an integrated fingerprint scanner.Ensuring it is not left behind, latest Samsung Galaxy S5 news has once again seen the upcoming handset tipped to run a 64-bit processor, similar to that found in the new iPhone 5S.
While Samsung’s CEO of Mobile Shin Jong-Kyun recently stated that "yes, our next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality," reports of production issues had hinted this feature might not drop until later in 2014 aboard the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Now, however, the Samsung Galaxy S5 looks set to be on the receiving end, of the PC-esque processor.
“According to the latest bits of information coming from Samsung’s homeland, the company is pretty much done with developing its in-house 64-bit CPU,” tech blog GforGames has reported. They added: “From our understanding, Samsung went past the more difficult parts of creating the CPU, and the chip is almost ready for its release.”
Further reports have suggested the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will see the handset line up with 3GB of RAM in tow. A feature that has also been mooted for the imminent Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the S5s expansive RAM has been hinted at after the companys latest development announcement.
Speaking in recent weeks, Samsung confirmed that it had started mass production of the first 3GB low power DDR3 RAM chips for mobile devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 set to be the manufacturers new flagship phone, it makes sense that it will run the companys latest developments and most advanced components.
A chip that could spell more than increased speeds and improved multitasking capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S5 RAM improvement could result in a slimmer phone with a bettery battery life. An official spokesperson for the company stated: "Samsungs new ultra-slim memory solutions will enable thinner smartphone designs and allow for additional battery space, while offering a data transfer speed of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin."
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Date
Samsung Mobile Executive Vice President, Lee Young Hee, was recently quoted as stating the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will lie in March or April, launching alongside the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch.
"Weve been announcing our first flagship model in the first half of each year, around March and April, and we are still targeting for release around that time. When we release our S5 device, you can also expect a Gear successor with more advanced functions, and the bulky design will also be improved," said Lee.
Its a bit of a relief to have some concrete release date info, even if it is a little unsurprising. Like its bitter rival Apple, Samsung has become something of a fan of strict annual product cycles for its leading product lines and as such has become a little bit predictable.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 hit UK retailers on April 26 after a dedicated New York launch event on March 14. The Samsung Galaxy S3 went into stores on May 29 2012 and all the way back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 launched on May 1.
Although it is believed the Samsung Galaxy S5 will hit retailers in March, it has been suggested that the phone will be unveiled during a pre-MWC 2014 press conference on February 23.
“Samsung Galaxy S5 launch – 18.00. Barcelona. 23 February. Price the same. Launch – end of April. Specs – u know them. New touchwiz," Mobile Review editor and serial launch date tipster, Eldar Murtazin Tweeted recently.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumours
Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. The most prominent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours to date, however, all focus on one area of the currently unconfirmed phone – its design.
With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having been widely criticised for its plastic form factor which failed to match up to the brushed metal highlights of the iPhone 5 or HTC One, Samsung is widely expected to adopt an all new finish for the S5, with new aluminium body repeatedly tipped.
The Galaxy S5 will most likely forego the flexible, curved form factor introduced with the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex, due to low yield rates and increased costs.
"The current capacity for flexible panels is not high enough for the Galaxy S5, which will be rolled out early next year," suggested Kim Jong-hyen, an analyst at Seoul-based Eugene Investment & Securities.
According to unnamed “sources close to the South Korean phone maker,” recent reports have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be used to launch a new ‘Design 3.0’ standard within the company.
The sources stated: “While we don’t have the slightest idea what Design 3.0 really means in terms of looks, we can now confirm that Samsung will start to use aluminium for its high-end smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be the first one to receive this treatment.”
Further hinting at a change in design and materials, Samsung recently acquired carbon fibre specialist the SGL Group, announcing in an official statement that it would be using the high-end lightweight materials in future phones and tablets.
"Lightweight materials have become an important factor not only in industrial applications but also the consumer end markets such as digital media," Yoosung Chung, President & CEO of Samsung Petrochemical said. He added: "This partnership will position Samsung as a leading player in the development and application of carbon fibre-based products.”
"The cooperation is expected to provide a stable long-term supply of carbon fibre materials for Samsung and promote its use in various Samsung products and applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices and engineering applications,"
Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs
With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having taken smartphone specs to the next level, it is widely expected that the South Korean manufacturer will continue with a similar trend with the next-generation S5. Although few areas of the phone’s features list have yet been rumoured, certain elements have already been teased.
In January, it was rumoured that the Galaxy S5 could feature a brand new UI, a 2014 edition of the Samsung TouchWiz UX that sports a whole new redesign.
Earlier this month a Samsung design patent leaked (above) showing off a new angled-edged phone which has been mooted to the be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5.
As you can see in the leaked UI screengrabs above, Samsung may introduce design tweaks with the S5 TouchWiz, offering a more mature feel to its currently slightly cartoonish UI.
This brand new UI could also run on a 5.25-inch QHD 2K resolution display that has recently entered production, stepping up the 5-inch Full 1080p HD screen of the S4.
The QHD panel would offer a stunning resolution of 2560 x 1440p with a 560ppi image density for sublime image quality and make it king of the current smartphone displays.
Based on an outed design filing, the phone will run a version of Google’s Android operating system (no surprises there then) as well as integrated cameras front and back.
Other recently emerged Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have claimed the upcoming handset will make use of a new 16-megapixel smartphone camera sensor, offing high-end snaps that could finally spell the end for the dedicated compact camera.
According to further leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs sheet will see the new 16-megapixel camera sensor further bolstered by optical image stabilisation features.The revised camera component is said to be under development in Korea to replace the 13-megapixel snapper found on the existing S4.
Recent reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S5 could be wrapped within a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active esque waterproof coating.
Samsung has also developed an 8GB RAM chip, just in time for the Galaxy S5 launch. The South Korean electronics giant announced the chip at the end of 2013, calling the new chip "the industrys first eight gigbit (Gb), low power double data rate 4 (LPDDR4), mobile DRAM".
The chip should use around 40 per cent less battery power and help power higher resolution displays.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Price
Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 price is a long way from being confirmed, it has already been suggested that the S5 will cost more than its already pricey predecessor.
According to the same unnamed sources who have claimed a metal bodied design will be bestowed upon the next-gen handset, the Samsung Galaxy S5 price will be bumped up by the new premium building materials.
Stay tuned for more Samsung Galaxy S5 news and rumours as more details on the S4 follow-on continue to appear.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Why is Samsung trying to hide the Galaxy S5
So it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S5 may make an appearance at MWC 2014 after all - but why? Samsung, do you have something to hide?
If Samsung was looking to get the maximum publicity for its marketing buck it would stick to the standalone launch event which served it so well for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4.
These events managed to generate almost Apple levels of hysteria and excitement - a buzz many manufacturers can only dream of, and one which should be carefully preserved, not thrown into a melee of announcements at MWC.
Im not saying people will ignore the Galaxy S5 if it does arrive in Barcelona, everyone (myself included) will still cover it with the same vigor as previous Galaxy S launches as its going to be one of the big phones of the year, no matter what turns up - but Ill be doing it in the middle of covering announcements from a multitude of other manufacturers.
Samsung is going to lose out on coverage compared to previous years - theres no two ways about it.
But perhaps thats exactly what its trying to do. Maybe Samsung has finally run out of ideas on how to reinvent the wheel on an annual basis and is fearing a backlash as it unveils a handset which boasts only minor improvements over the Galaxy S4.
People were not overly excited by the Galaxy S4, which brought a slightly updated design and new eye, face and hand tracking tech - branded a gimmick by some.
Taking a look at the Galaxy S5 rumors there doesnt seem to be a great deal to get properly excited about.
A higher resolution display is hardly going to blow us away, a 16MP camera still pales in comparison to the 20.7MP Xperia Z1 and 41MP Lumia 1020 and Samsung will be late to the fingerprint scanning tech with the iPhone 5S and HTC One Max beating it to the punch.
With less of a focus put on the Galaxy S5, there will be less analysis of its flaws as media outlets attempt to churn through all the new products at MWC - leading to coverage of the sentient points, which realistically, is all the consumer needs anyway.
While this earlier-than-expected launch would see Samsung get its handset out the door before HTC - the Taiwanese firm may have the upper hand with its own event in March, allowing the HTC One Two to garner a lot more interest, especially if it can get the phone on shop shelves within a fortnight of announcement.
And what about the design? Is Samsung finally admitting it might not be that desirable? Its still thought that the South Korean brand will stick with the tried and tested plastic chassis for the Galaxy S5, but consumers now have a taste for the finer things in life.
The metal clad HTC One and One Mini join the iPhone 5S and Xperia Z1 in terms of premium look and feel - something that Samsungs handsets have always lacked, and its falling further behind.
This is great news for MWC. After a drab CES 2014 the relevance of trade shows was called into question, so having the Galaxy S5 showing up in Barcelona would be a massive coup for MWC - which may boast two major phone launches with the Sony Xperia Z2 also tipped for an appearance.
Weve also got some decent tier two phones in the shape of the Nokia X Android phone and the LG G2 Pro - they might not be big hitters, but will certainly garner some decent coverage.
That potentially spells more trouble for Samsung as the Galaxy S5 will be going head to head with one of its biggest rivals almost immediately.
Get the Galaxy S5 wrong and it could be over before its even hit stores, if critical acclaim is showered on Sony with Samsungs offering failing to impress - OK, thats a bit of a stretch as marketing also plays a huge part, but its not a fight anyone should want to pick.
Sure, the Galaxy S5 will be powerful and brimming with the latest tech - but I fear it will also be underwhelming, and Samsung knows it.
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If Samsung was looking to get the maximum publicity for its marketing buck it would stick to the standalone launch event which served it so well for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4.
These events managed to generate almost Apple levels of hysteria and excitement - a buzz many manufacturers can only dream of, and one which should be carefully preserved, not thrown into a melee of announcements at MWC.
Im not saying people will ignore the Galaxy S5 if it does arrive in Barcelona, everyone (myself included) will still cover it with the same vigor as previous Galaxy S launches as its going to be one of the big phones of the year, no matter what turns up - but Ill be doing it in the middle of covering announcements from a multitude of other manufacturers.
All part of the plan
Samsung is going to lose out on coverage compared to previous years - theres no two ways about it.
But perhaps thats exactly what its trying to do. Maybe Samsung has finally run out of ideas on how to reinvent the wheel on an annual basis and is fearing a backlash as it unveils a handset which boasts only minor improvements over the Galaxy S4.
People were not overly excited by the Galaxy S4, which brought a slightly updated design and new eye, face and hand tracking tech - branded a gimmick by some.
Taking a look at the Galaxy S5 rumors there doesnt seem to be a great deal to get properly excited about.
A higher resolution display is hardly going to blow us away, a 16MP camera still pales in comparison to the 20.7MP Xperia Z1 and 41MP Lumia 1020 and Samsung will be late to the fingerprint scanning tech with the iPhone 5S and HTC One Max beating it to the punch.
With less of a focus put on the Galaxy S5, there will be less analysis of its flaws as media outlets attempt to churn through all the new products at MWC - leading to coverage of the sentient points, which realistically, is all the consumer needs anyway.
While this earlier-than-expected launch would see Samsung get its handset out the door before HTC - the Taiwanese firm may have the upper hand with its own event in March, allowing the HTC One Two to garner a lot more interest, especially if it can get the phone on shop shelves within a fortnight of announcement.
And what about the design? Is Samsung finally admitting it might not be that desirable? Its still thought that the South Korean brand will stick with the tried and tested plastic chassis for the Galaxy S5, but consumers now have a taste for the finer things in life.
The metal clad HTC One and One Mini join the iPhone 5S and Xperia Z1 in terms of premium look and feel - something that Samsungs handsets have always lacked, and its falling further behind.
And the winner is...
This is great news for MWC. After a drab CES 2014 the relevance of trade shows was called into question, so having the Galaxy S5 showing up in Barcelona would be a massive coup for MWC - which may boast two major phone launches with the Sony Xperia Z2 also tipped for an appearance.
Weve also got some decent tier two phones in the shape of the Nokia X Android phone and the LG G2 Pro - they might not be big hitters, but will certainly garner some decent coverage.
That potentially spells more trouble for Samsung as the Galaxy S5 will be going head to head with one of its biggest rivals almost immediately.
Get the Galaxy S5 wrong and it could be over before its even hit stores, if critical acclaim is showered on Sony with Samsungs offering failing to impress - OK, thats a bit of a stretch as marketing also plays a huge part, but its not a fight anyone should want to pick.
Sure, the Galaxy S5 will be powerful and brimming with the latest tech - but I fear it will also be underwhelming, and Samsung knows it.
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 features to include advanced head tracking gesture controls
New rumours suggest the Samsung Galaxy S5 features will include head tracking gesture controls.
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According to a European Patent Office filing, Samsung’s first 2014 flagship may include gestures that can be controlled with movements of your head.
Samsung Galaxy smartphone already include some gesture-based features like Smart Stay and Smart Scroll, but it seems the Galaxy S5 will introduce advanced versions of those featured in phones like the Samsung Galaxy S4.
The patent describes the ability to wink or nod your head to control specific functions of the S5. You should also be able to move your head to the left to go back a browser page, or go to the next one with a head movement to the right.
Head tracking detection will be accomplished by splitting the image received by the front-facing camera into specific sections. The camera would track the change in a particular section as a head movement gesture, and then get the smartphone to carry out the required function.
Although the patent filing lists a publication date in January 2014, it was actually filed in July 2013 making it very likely these head tracking gesture controls will make it into the Galaxy S5.
We don’t doubt that the gesture controls will be just as frustrating as last year’s iterations, but we’ll be interested to see if they build upon those in the Galaxy S4.
Earlier this week, Samsung Mobile Executive VP Lee Young Hee let slip that the Galaxy S5 release date will be in March or April and will come with the second-generation Samsung Galaxy Gear.
“We’ve been announcing our first flagship model in the first half of each year, around March and April, and we are still targeting for release around that time” said Lee. “When we release our S5 device, you can also expect a Gear successor with more advanced functions, and the bulky design will also be improved.”
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 Swipe fingerprint scanner to be better than iPhone 5S
The Samsung Galaxy S5 could feature a Swipe fingerprint scanner made by Samsung itself.
According to a new Korean report, Samsung is producing its own fingerprint scanner to rival, and potentially better, Apple’s Touch ID technology introduced with the iPhone 5S.
Samsung’s own Swipe fingerprint sensor will be seemingly introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S5 when it launches at MWC 2014 later this month.
Unlike the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Samsung’s fingerprint tech will require swipe recognition rather than touch and hold.
This could potentially make it more efficient than the Apple technology and cut the recognition time by a few milliseconds.
It will also be embedded within the display of the S5, rather than in a home button like the 5S.
Samsung’s decision to reportedly take fingerprint sensor production in-house is to enable the company to easily manufacture the technology, control yield and avoid any shortages that could cause Galaxy S5 stock issues at launch.
The latest news follows a 7-zip file named FingerprintService.apk allegedly from the Samsung Galaxy S5 discovered by notorious tipster @evleaks.
Previous rumours have provided conflicting statements on the presence of a fingerprint scanner in the Samsung Galaxy S5, but this could be one of the defining features of Samsung’s first 2014 flagship.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is hotly tipped to launch at the Samsung Unpacked 5 event on Monday February 24 at MWC 2014.
It is expected to feature a 5.25-inch 2,560 x 1440p 2K resolution display running on a Samsung Exynos 6 processor and 3GB of RAM.
The S5 is also tipped to have a 16-megapixel camera and run Android 4.4 KitKat overlaid with the latest Samsung Touchwiz UI.
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According to a new Korean report, Samsung is producing its own fingerprint scanner to rival, and potentially better, Apple’s Touch ID technology introduced with the iPhone 5S.
Samsung’s own Swipe fingerprint sensor will be seemingly introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S5 when it launches at MWC 2014 later this month.
Unlike the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Samsung’s fingerprint tech will require swipe recognition rather than touch and hold.
This could potentially make it more efficient than the Apple technology and cut the recognition time by a few milliseconds.
It will also be embedded within the display of the S5, rather than in a home button like the 5S.
Samsung’s decision to reportedly take fingerprint sensor production in-house is to enable the company to easily manufacture the technology, control yield and avoid any shortages that could cause Galaxy S5 stock issues at launch.
The latest news follows a 7-zip file named FingerprintService.apk allegedly from the Samsung Galaxy S5 discovered by notorious tipster @evleaks.
Previous rumours have provided conflicting statements on the presence of a fingerprint scanner in the Samsung Galaxy S5, but this could be one of the defining features of Samsung’s first 2014 flagship.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is hotly tipped to launch at the Samsung Unpacked 5 event on Monday February 24 at MWC 2014.
It is expected to feature a 5.25-inch 2,560 x 1440p 2K resolution display running on a Samsung Exynos 6 processor and 3GB of RAM.
The S5 is also tipped to have a 16-megapixel camera and run Android 4.4 KitKat overlaid with the latest Samsung Touchwiz UI.
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 render teases new squarer design
A claimed Samsung Galaxy S5 render has surfaced online, hinting that the eagerly awaited handset will feature a reworked, squarer design.
Show alongside last year’s Samsung Galaxy S4 and the preceding Samsung Galaxy S3, the leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 render has suggested that the inbound HTC One 2 rival will feature a refined form factor rather than a dramatically remodelled metal body as previously rumoured.
Whereas past Galaxy S handsets have features quite rounded forms, the S5 looks set to host more squared off corners.
Surfacing courtesy of Korean outlet Move Player, the Samsung Galaxy S5 render, which we must stress should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt given its less than official roots, shows a white, plastic bodied handset with silver edging.
Suggesting that the handset will have a considerably slimmer bezel that previous models, the Samsung Galaxy S5 render has also pointed to the phone hosting a more compact, squared off physical home button.
According to recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours, the iPhone 5S rival will be officially unveiled during the Korean manufacturer’s MWC press conference on February 25. It is widely expected that the handset will host a new 5.25-inch 2K display alongside a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor.
Further Samsung Galaxy S5 specs tipped for inclusion include 3GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and Google’s latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.
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Show alongside last year’s Samsung Galaxy S4 and the preceding Samsung Galaxy S3, the leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 render has suggested that the inbound HTC One 2 rival will feature a refined form factor rather than a dramatically remodelled metal body as previously rumoured.
Whereas past Galaxy S handsets have features quite rounded forms, the S5 looks set to host more squared off corners.
Surfacing courtesy of Korean outlet Move Player, the Samsung Galaxy S5 render, which we must stress should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt given its less than official roots, shows a white, plastic bodied handset with silver edging.
Suggesting that the handset will have a considerably slimmer bezel that previous models, the Samsung Galaxy S5 render has also pointed to the phone hosting a more compact, squared off physical home button.
According to recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours, the iPhone 5S rival will be officially unveiled during the Korean manufacturer’s MWC press conference on February 25. It is widely expected that the handset will host a new 5.25-inch 2K display alongside a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor.
Further Samsung Galaxy S5 specs tipped for inclusion include 3GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and Google’s latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks leaked beaten by iPhone 5S
The Samsung Galaxy S5 may just have been spotted in some leaked benchmarks that see it outpaced by the iPhone 5S.
A benchmark result for a smartphone with the code name Samsung SM-G900F has appeared courtesy of a Rightware Browsermark test.
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A benchmark result for a smartphone with the code name Samsung SM-G900F has appeared courtesy of a Rightware Browsermark test.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmark result was 3303.88, which put it behind the Apple iPhone 5S at 3669.91 and surprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as well at 3353.07.
However, Rightware said that the Galaxy S5 is running a slightly older browser, Google Chrome 28, which may affect the results. If it was running Chrome 31, it could have leapfrogged the Galaxy Note 3 and sparred with the iPhone 5S.
The Samsung SM-G900F is slightly different to the model number of the claimed Galaxy S5 that appeared in GFXBench benchmarks last week, but it may just be a variation of the smartphone for a different network provider. We doubt the letter would have any effect on the actual smartphone itself.
The GFXBench benchmarks revealed a preliminary specs sheet for the Samsung Galaxy S5, and suggested it would have a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440p 2K or Quad HD display.
It should have a quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU clocked at 2.5GHz and run Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Galaxy S5 is also tipped to have an Adreno 330 GPU and potentially a flexible plastic OLED display.
Of course, both the models listed in the benchmarks could not be the Samsung Galaxy S5 at all. Samsung has already said it has a total of four or five new phones planned for early 2014 already.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 release date has been tipped for March 2014, with an announcement event apparently scheduled for February around MWC 2014 time.
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