Samsung Galaxy S5 Preview Models to Hit Stores This Month ahead of Official Release

World smartphone leader Samsung today announced that the new Galaxy S5 preview models would hit select global stores this month.

The global preview of Galaxy S5 kick started today (21 March) at exclusive Samsung Experience Stores, mobile carrier shops, and select authorized retail outlets in the USA and Switzerland. 59 other regions including Brazil, China, Germany and the UK are expected to showcase the Samsung phone later this month.

However, there is no official word on whether the preview models would reach Indian shores ahead of the 11 April launch but considering the subcontinent being a huge smartphone market (the third biggest in the world), there is a high probability that Indians might get a chance to savor hands-on experience of the new phone, before making a decision.

Apart from the Galaxy S5, Samsung will also showcase compatible devices like Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit as well.

Key features of Galaxy S5 include fingerprint sensor, heart rate sensor, water-and-dust resistant IP67 certifications, 0.3-second auto-focus (world's fastest), 2800 mAh battery with 'Ultra Power Saving Mode' and a faster 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor.

"The new Galaxy S5 and Gear devices are designed for what matters most to our consumers," said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT& Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.

"We listened closely to our consumers when designing these products, and we want to give as many customers as possible the enough chance to experience of Galaxy S5, Gear 2, and Gear Fit before they purchase," he added.

 Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S5: