New Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones are seen on a display at the Mobile World Congress in BarcelonaReuters
Samsung's 2014 marquee smartphone Galaxy S5 price has been reportedly revealed ahead of the official global release on 11 April.
Technology blog, ZDNet has claimed that the new Galaxy S5 will be priced 800,000 Won (around ₹45,150/$739) in South Korea, almost 90,000 Won less than its predecessor's price tag (890,000 Won- 50,200/$822) during its early launch last year.
However, the price structure of Galaxy S5 will not remain same in all markets due to difference in currency value and the additional local taxes. With Indian currency value standing close to ₹61 against $1, it will be hard for Samsung to sell Galaxy S5 below 2012 model's price (₹41,500), but the company is reported to sell the device with competitive price tag, so that it can give stiff challenge to new flagships devices such as Sony Xperia Z2 and HTC One successor which are also slated to hit the market soon.
One of the American network carriers has announced to sell the Samsung's new smartphone for under $650 (unlocked). AT&T has opened the pre-order window for USA consumers on Friday (21 March) to book Galaxy S5 and its compatible devices Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit.
The company is offering the phone with two year contract for $199.99 (₹12,215) and unlocked model is priced $649.99 (around ₹39,700), whereas the second generation Gear smartwatch is for $299 (around ₹18,260) and its economic variant Gear 2 Neo for $199 (around ₹12,150). The fitness band Gear Fit will have a price tag of $199 (around ₹12,150) as well.
Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S5:
Model
Model
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Model
Display
Samsung Galaxy S5
5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD (1920x1080p) resolution having pixel density of 440 plus ppi (pixels per inch)
Model
OS
Samsung Galaxy S5
Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS
Model
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S5
2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 series quad-core CPU(chipset: MSM8974AC)
Model
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S5
Adreno 330
Model
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S5
2GB
Model
Storage capacity
Samsung Galaxy S5
16GB/32GB , expandable up to 128GB via micro SD card
Model
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S5
Main: 16.0-megapixel camera with HDR, fast (0.3-second) auto-focus, 4K video recording Front: 2.1-megapixel camera with full HD video recording
Model
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S5
2800 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving ModeTalk time: up to 21 hours
Standby mode: 390 hours
Model
Network
Samsung Galaxy S5
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
Model
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S5
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO (2x2)), Bluetooth v4.0 BLE/ANT+, NFC, IR Remote
Model
Add-ons
Samsung Galaxy S5
Water-proof and dust-resistant IP67 certification, finger print based biometric technology, Kids mode, Private mode, Download booster, S Health v3.0,
Model
Dimensions
Samsung Galaxy S5
142.5 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
Model
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S5
145 g
Model
Colors
Samsung Galaxy S5
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Model
Samsung Galaxy S5
Display
5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD (1920x1080p) resolution having pixel density of 440 plus ppi (pixels per inch)
OS
Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS
Processor
2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 series quad-core CPU(chipset: MSM8974AC)
GPU
Adreno 330
RAM
2GB
Storage capacity
16GB/32GB , expandable up to 128GB via micro SD card
Camera
Main: 16.0-megapixel camera with HDR, fast (0.3-second) auto-focus, 4K video recording Front: 2.1-megapixel camera with full HD video recording
Battery
2800 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving ModeTalk time: up to 21 hours
Standby mode: 390 hours
Network
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO (2x2)), Bluetooth v4.0 BLE/ANT+, NFC, IR Remote
Add-ons
Water-proof and dust-resistant IP67 certification, finger print based biometric technology, Kids mode, Private mode, Download booster, S Health v3.0,
Dimensions
142.5 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
Weight
145 g
Colors
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Key Specifications of Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo:
Model
Model
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Model
Display
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
1.63-inch Super AMOLED display with 320x320p resolutions
Model
OS/ interface
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Tizen based wearable platform
Model
Processor
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
1.0GHz dual-core processor
Model
RAM
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
512MB RAM
Model
Memory
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
4GB
Model
Camera
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Gear 2: 2.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus, Sound & Shot, Location Tags, SignatureGear 2 Neo: Not available
Model
Battery
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
300 mAh;Normal usage: 2-3 days
Low usage: up to 6 days
Model
Fitness features
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Heart Rate sensor, Pedometer, Sleep & Stress app (needs to be downloaded separately), Exercise (with Standalone mode and Companion mode)
Model
Add-ons
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Bluetooth call, Camera, Notification (SMS, E-Mail, Apps), dust and water resistant IP67 certifications, Noise cancellation, media controller, Smart Relay, S Voice, Stopwatch, Dust and water resistant IP67 certifications, Noise cancellation
Model
Dimensions
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Gear 2: 36.9 x 58.4 x 10.0 mmGear 2 Neo: 37.9 x 58.8 x 10.0 mm
Model
Weight
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Gear 2: 68 gGear 2 Neo: 55 g
Model
Colors (Changeable straps)
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Gear 2: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild OrangeGear 2 Neo: Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange
Model
Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Display
1.63-inch Super AMOLED display with 320x320p resolutions
OS/ interface
Tizen based wearable platform
Processor
1.0GHz dual-core processor
RAM
512MB RAM
Memory
4GB
Camera
Gear 2: 2.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus, Sound & Shot, Location Tags, SignatureGear 2 Neo: Not available
Battery
300 mAh;Normal usage: 2-3 days
Low usage: up to 6 days
Fitness features
Heart Rate sensor, Pedometer, Sleep & Stress app (needs to be downloaded separately), Exercise (with Standalone mode and Companion mode)
Add-ons
Bluetooth call, Camera, Notification (SMS, E-Mail, Apps), dust and water resistant IP67 certifications, Noise cancellation, media controller, Smart Relay, S Voice, Stopwatch, Dust and water resistant IP67 certifications, Noise cancellation
Dimensions
Gear 2: 36.9 x 58.4 x 10.0 mmGear 2 Neo: 37.9 x 58.8 x 10.0 mm
Weight
Gear 2: 68 gGear 2 Neo: 55 g
Colors (Changeable straps)
Gear 2: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild OrangeGear 2 Neo: Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange
Key Specifications of Samsung Gear Fit:
Model
Model
Samsung Gear Fit
Samsung Gear Fit
Model
Display
Samsung Gear Fit
1.84 curved Super AMOLED screen with 432x128p resolutions
Model
Sensors
Samsung Gear Fit
Accelerometer, Gyro, HeartRate
Model
Applications
Samsung Gear Fit
Pedometer, Exercise app, HeartRate monitor, sleep, Stopwatch, Timer, Notifications (SNS, Call,E-mail, Apps), schedule, Smart Relay, Media Control
Model
Add-ons
Samsung Gear Fit
IP67 dust and water resistant, Bluetooth v4.0 LE, Changeable strap
Model
Battery
Samsung Gear Fit
210 mAh;Typical usage: 3 to 4 days
Low usage: close to 5 days
Model
Dimensions
Samsung Gear Fit
23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm
Model
Weight
Samsung Gear Fit
27g
Model
Samsung Gear Fit
Display
1.84 curved Super AMOLED screen with 432x128p resolutions
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro, HeartRate
Applications
Pedometer, Exercise app, HeartRate monitor, sleep, Stopwatch, Timer, Notifications (SNS, Call,E-mail, Apps), schedule, Smart Relay, Media Control
Add-ons
IP67 dust and water resistant, Bluetooth v4.0 LE, Changeable strap