uNu Unity Battery Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 Review
Overview
Modern smartphones are often judged by their ability to hold a charge, and are regularly criticised for just how long you have to have your device plugged into the wall. With smartphones becoming more feature-rich with bigger screens and better cameras, the charge is becoming an increasingly difficult manufacturing challenge to master, with phone makers often left with a trade-off between a bigger battery and keeping the device small.
uNu have addressed the battery concerns associated with modern smartphones with their Unity Battery Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4. The case has a built-in battery so effectively doubles the capacity and life of your Samsung Galaxy S4.
Design
The uNu Unity Battery Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a relatively simple design and comes in 3 parts. First there’s the battery which fits into your device and your existing battery hooks into. Your device then sits in a new bezel with a new back and it all clips together very well.
This is your new device – encapsulated in a protective casing encompassing two batteries. Access to all the ports is retained, and easily too. Charging is exactly the same as normal, since your old battery hooks into the new one so they feed off each other, which means both get charged simultaneously, and I didn’t even notice an increase in charge time, despite charging two batteries.
The uNu case is very well made, with the Galaxy S4 sitting nicely in the case with very little movement. If anything it was too snug, as it took some force and wiggling to actually get the device into the case.
And then comes the biggest factor with the case, and it was always going to be the killer feature. It’s not the design, or whether it makes your battery last longer, or even if it’s aesthetically pleasing. It’s just how much fatter does it make your nice slim Galaxy S4.
Obviously you’re effectively doubling the width of the device by adding another battery, and my initial reactions out of the box was that I didn’t like it. I bought the Galaxy S4 actually over the HTC One because I liked how it felt in my hands and the thinness of the device was a major plus point. To completely compromise this is a big deal, but surprisingly after only around an hour of use, I now actually prefer the feel of the device in the uNu Unity Case.
The uNu Unity case has a natural curve to it, which makes it extremely nice when sitting in your hand. By adding that additional thickness to the device, it oddly makes it feel more usable. The Galaxy S4 is thin, I mean really thin, and sometimes that can compromise usability by making it seem fragile. By adding a centimetre or two to the thickness it makes the device feel more solid – something I really liked about the case.
Naturally as well as the increased battery life, which we’ll get onto in a moment, it adds alot of protection to your device.
Functionality
With such an increase in the thickness of the device, you want a hell of a lot of added functionality for that compromise, and the uNu Unity Case certainly delivers. The battery life is simply incredible. It is now 20:00 and I have had the device on since 06:00 this morning. During that time I have been playing Spotify for the 4 hours travelling I do, plus GPS whilst navigating Google Maps and playing Ingress, together with all the syncing going on with my Gmail and Facebook etc. and it’s still sitting at 56%.
I can deal with a few extra centimetres for that kind of result.
With these track results, you’d be looking at easily 2 days of heavy use before charging, and probably close to 4 days on light use. Those sorts of figures in a modern day smartphone are just unheard of, so uNu really knocked it out of the park here.
Of course, to accompany this, you have the added protection it physically gives your device, which is a nice peace-of-mind to have.
Conclusion
I have been pleasantly surprised by the uNu Unity Battery Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 as I am someone who usually doesn’t entertain the idea of such a case, simply because I like the slim profile of my device. However, I have been completely turned by just how nice the uNu case feels to hold, and also the benefit adding another battery gives. I can finally not worry about staying next to a socket on the train ride home incase I run out of juice.
The uNu Unity Battery Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is available for $69.95, and I promise you it will certainly impress you.
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Samsung unveils Knox 2.0, lets users run Google Play apps even more securely
Exactly a year to the day after it first announced its Knox security solution, Samsung’s returned to Mobile World Congress with news that it’s making it even easier to secure and manage Galaxy devices. With the launch of Knox 2.0 today, Samsung’s changed the way the platform handles Google Play apps, digitally securing their data without the need to run them in a dedicated Knox workspace. Before, personal and work-related apps were separated, but Samsung says “most” Google Play apps can now live in Samsung’s secure world. It’s certainly serious about its new features, as CEO JK Shin popped up at the event to drive home Samsung’s desire to nail the enterprise market.
Samsung wants more secure apps across the board, so it’s also launching Knox Marketplace, a dedicated cloud-based app store that lets tech managers grab apps and install them on all employee phones with a few clicks of a button. Box and GoToMeeting are already on board, and there’s plenty of enterprise companies already working to make their apps available. Samsung tells us that the new features will begin rolling out in the second quarter, and it’ll comes pre-installed on the newly unveiled Galaxy S5. First generation Knox users will get an upgrade to the new version as soon as their device gets an upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat — whenever that may be.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S5 review (hands-on)
BARCELONA, Spain — Metal body design? Nope. Eye-wateringly crisp 2K+ display? Nuh-uh. Overhauled Android interface? Only a little. After all the rumors and hype, the Samsung Galaxy S5 revealed with much fanfare at Mobile World Congress is more an iteration on the Galaxy S line than the fresh, whiz-bang package we’d all come to hope for and even expect.
Yes, it has a fingerprint scanner, and a heart rate sensor, too, not to mention Android 4.4 KitKat and a roster of muscular specs. From what I’ve seen, the Galaxy S5 shapes up to be an excellent device that will keep Samsung at or near the top of the smartphone heap. Yet the been-there, done-that design isn’t novel enough to trample rivals the way Samsung might hope.
Samsung still has a ways to go to reinspire jaded followers and fans, and those who value luxury materials and crafted designs over Samsung’s stamped-out phones should keep the door open for Apple’s iPhone 6 and HTC’s forthcoming sequel to the beautiful HTC One.
Design: More of the same
In designing the Galaxy S5, Samsung didn’t go very far for inspiration. In fact, the Galaxy S5′s body looks even more like the Galaxy S4 than the GS4 did the Galaxy S3. It has rounded edges, the same steep sides with shiny and ridged silvery trim, and a slightly more rounded central home button shape to the S4′s more rectangular outline.
The back panel motif is different, I’ll give Samsung that. Tiny dimples cover the rear, and in addition to white and black (oh excuse me, Charcoal Black and Shimmery White), the GS4 will also launch in enticing copper and bright blue. Not every market or carrier will sell each shade, but at least Samsung has decided to expand its color palette to some more lively hues.
At the end of the day, the phone still feels like it always has: like plastic. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but if Samsung is at all striving for loftier ambitions, it hasn’t reached those heights.
Samsung has also slightly redesigned the Micro-USB housing on the bottom of the phone; it now has a cover. Up top the IR blaster makes it triumphant return, and on the back, the heart rate monitor cleverly integrates with the camera’s LED flash.
Samsung will initially launch the Galaxy S5 in four colors.(Credit: Andrew Hoyle/CNET)The GS5 is only a fraction larger than the Galaxy S4 — 5.1 inches versus the GS4′s 5-inch display. This new phone, too, has a 1080p HD AMOLED display, so the screen’s pixel density will be just a breath looser, though you’ll never notice the difference.
The Galaxy S5 measures 142mm by 72.5mm by 8.1mm — or 5.59 inches tall by 2.85 inches wide by 0.32-inch deep — and weighs 145 grams, or 5.1 ounces. It’s taller and heavier than the Galaxy S4 as a result of its extra hardware.
Break out the supersoakers, kids. Feedback about the waterproof Galaxy S4 Active prompted Samsung to make the Galaxy S5 waterproof and dust-proof in alliance with military spec IP67, which means that it can take a bath for up to 30 minutes at about 3 feet down.
TouchWiz gets a face lift
We’d heard rumors that Samsung was overhauling the TouchWiz interface that rides over Android, something I’ve been wanting for a long time now. While the changes are’t sweeping, there are some tweaks that freshen up the look and feel, and one area that gets a complete visual redo.
Samsung reskinned a few menus, like this Setting menu, for the Galaxy S5.(Credit: Andrew Hoyle/CNET)First, though, you’ll want to know that the GS5 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and has all the same functions as Android’s OS. It also carries over Galaxy S4 elements like the expandable quick access settings in the notification tray.
What is different is mostly subtle, like a Google services folder loaded onto the home screen of the demo unit I saw, and new icons in the notifications panel, including new quick access buttons for Quick Connect and S Finder. Likewise, the homepage overview you see when pinching in on a home screen now appears as panels, not a grid.
You still swipe right in the app tray for your list of programs and widgets. Any rumors of Samsung cutting back on its own apps have been greatly exaggerated, at least in this phone.
Samsung Hub looks like it’s changed names to Samsung apps, as has WatchOn to SmartRemote; my demo unit still has S Health, S Voice, S Planner, S Note, and the Knox security app.
One area was drastically altered: the Settings Menu. Instead of settings broken out into four tabs, you see a vertically scrolling menu of round icons that float over a black backdrop, organized by collapsable sub-categories. It’s the boldest new design, but I find the infinitely scrolling list a lot more space-consuming and visually confusing than the GS4′s tidy tabs.
Another new area is a Kid’s Mode, which creates a sandbox for tykes to play with approved apps while keeping the rest of the phone’s contents out of bounds.
Core components
Samsung has blessed its GS5 with top-of-the-line specs befitting a flagship device. There’s the 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset for a start, a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera (up from 13 megapixels), and a 2-megapixel sensor on the front.
A 2,800mAh battery may not be the largest in all of smartphonedom, but it’s a little larger than the Galaxy S4′s 2,600mAh ticker. Then again, the new phone is a bit bigger, too. Samsung says that it’s Ultra Power Saving Mode will double battery life when you’re running low. It also promises 21 hours of talk time and over 16 days of standby time on a single charge.
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 looks a lot like the Galaxy S4. The real changes are inside.(Credit: Andrew Hoyle/CNET)As in past years, there are 16GB and 32GB storage options, with an SD card that supports up to 128GB. Other incidentals include 2GB RAM, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB 3, Bluetooth 4.0 low-energy, and support for the fifth-generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard for faster Wi-Fi delivery.
In fact, Samsung says that its Galaxy S5 will combine Wi-Fi and LTE to download items even faster, theoretically up to 600-650Mbps (they’re calling this marvel Download Booster).
Fingerprint and heart rate scanners
Following in the footsteps of Apple, HTC, and Motorola (the wayyy distant footsteps), the Samsung Galaxy S5 has its own fingerprint scanner for unlocking privileges and mobile payments.
The scanner integrates into the screen above the home button, so that you swipe your finger down half over the bottom portion of the display and home button. You can add profiles for three fingerprints, and you get a backup password in case the identification fails. The fingerprint reader scans your finger eight times when before up your profile.
I locked and unlocked the phone at least a dozen times. It worked well most of the time, but didn’t read my finger in every case. You do need to keep your finger centered on the screen, which would make thumb swiping more of a challenge.
I didn’t see it set up on a phone, but this partnership with PayPal means that Galaxy S5 owners will be able to authenticate transactions with the brief press of a finger after signing onto PayPal’s program.
Fitness fiends get a friend in the heart rate monitor that’s part and parcel with the camera flash. You hold your finger over it to take your pulse; the area glowing red when activated when you launch it from the S Health 3.0 app. As a reminder, S Health also gives you a pedometer, fitness coach, and exercise tracker.
You wouldn’t know it, but there’s a heart rate monitor built into that camera flash.(Credit: Andrew Hoyle/CNET)Camera and video
Samsung’s cameras are typically very good, especially outdoor shots. What hasn’t typically been so great is low light. Samsung didn’t address that in the briefing we got here at MWC, but the company did tout a whole mess of new fun performance boosts and software trinkets.
The one I care about most is the lickety-split autofocus, just 0.3 second, which Samsung cites as being three times faster than autofocus on the Galaxy S4. This is due to the addition of what Samsung calls Phase Detection autofocus, a feature usually found in DSLR cameras making its first appearance in a smartphone. That means you’ll have a higher success rate capturing the moment with squirmy dogs and kids.
A new on-screen control comes to the camera app, and it’s a pretty good one. Tap it and you’re turning on real-time HDR, so you can preview the results before committing. It works for stills, video, and even burst mode pictures, thanks to an extra chip within. Samsung also notes that the GS5 uses a more sophisticated HDR technology that makes images look even better.
Selective focus is a post-editing trick that Samsung gives you, and on that you may find familiar if you’ve seen the Lytro and the Nokia Lumia 1020. With it, you’ll set the area of focus after you take a photo, say for a shallow or long depth of field. There’s also a new tool called Virtual Tour, which cobbles together a 360-degree view. It isn’t clear yet how this might differ from Google’s Photo Sphere.
It looks like Samsung took a hint from Windows Phone OS with this last highlight, the ability to download other modes to and through the native camera app.
Check out those dimples…on the Galaxy S5′s back panel.(Credit: Andrew Hoyle/CNET)When can I get it and how much does it cost?
Samsung will sell the Galaxy S5 on April 11 in over 150 countries. In the US, it’ll come to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless; MetroPCS and U.S. Cellular. You’ll also be able to pick it up at retail stores like Best Buy, Amazon, Costco, RadioShack, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart.
We are still waiting on pricing details, which carriers and retailers will release on their own.
How does it stack up?
It may not be the most exciting new smartphone there is, but from what I’ve seen so far, the Galaxy S5 earns keeps Samsung’s legacy of high-end Samsung smartphones strong. The specs are high end, and enough has changed on the hardware and software fronts to seem worthy of an upgrade when your contract runs its course.
However, those tiring of Samsung design sameness and looking for a radical new look and feel don’t have as many reasons to stay if they aren’t moved by the phone’s fingerprint scanner or heart rate monitor. Samsung, perhaps a victim of its own hype machine, opens the door for phone buyers to hold off on making plans until HTC announces its One 2.
We’ll keep you posted with what else we learn about the Galaxy S5. In the meantime, catch all the mobile news from Mobile World Congress 2014.
Article updated February 22 at 1:08AM PT to reflect Samsung’s correction of a previous statement about the processor version.
Griffin launches their Samsung Galaxy S5 cases which either cover, or don’t cover, that dimpled Back
With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5, it’s now time for all the accessory manufacturers to out their Samsung Galaxy S5 cases and one of the first to launch their’s is Griffin Technology. Griffin is probably best known for its Survivor line of cases which provide very heavy-duty protection of whatever phone happens to be inside the case. Naturally, Griffin is bringing out a Survivor series case for the Galaxy S5 as well as two other slightly less protective cases.
If you haven’t heard of the Griffin Survivor before, it is “designed to meet military standards” and as you can see, it certainly looks the part. The Survivor for the Galaxy S5 will have a polycarbonate frame on the inside with a silicone jacket to give your device protection from 6-foot drops onto all manner of surfaces including concrete. There is also a built in screen protector to add further protection for your touchscreen. Griffin is bringing the Survivor out for $49.99 USD (to find out more you can visit the product page here).
While some of you may prefer the Survivor as it hides the dimpled back cover of the Galaxy S5, some of you might actually want to show off exactly which colour you ended up getting, though don’t want to compromise on protection. For that, Griffin also has a solution with the Survivor Clear, a case that still retains the 6-foot drop protection of the Survivor but can still bask in all its naked glory thanks to its transparent polycarbonate shell. If this is your cup of tea, the Survivor Clear will be sold for $29.99 (see more on its product page here).
The last case for the Galaxy S5 that Griffin launched today is the Reveal. While it doesn’t have the protective qualities of the Survivor and Survivor Clear, it is only 1.6mm thick all over and is still able to show off the rear of your Galaxy S5. And being made from polycarbonate, it’s likely to be able to take a few bumps and bruises during day-to-day use. The Reveal will be sold for $24.99 (check out its product page here).
So there you have it, three great new Samsung Galaxy S5 cases from Griffin Technology, so you better get in quick as it looks like they’re selling quite well; the Survivor’s estimated shipping time-frame has blown out to 8-10 weeks. Let us know if you’re eager to get one of Griffin’s new cases and which one.
Press Release
Griffin Launches New Accessories for the Highly Anticipated Samsung Galaxy S® 5
Griffin’s new collection includes the best-selling Survivor, Survivor Clear, and Reveal Cases
Nashville, Tenn. – February 24, 2014 – Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, releases a new lineup of cases for the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S 5 that features unique, stylish and protective designs suited for every taste.
“Griffin’s new accessories for Galaxy S 5 offer a variety of options allowing users to showcase their individuality,” said Chris Paterson, General Manager of Design and Product Marketing at Griffin Technology. “Our cases for Galaxy S 5 provide the perfect combination of style, protection, functionality and convenience to highlight the new features of the phone.”
Leading the line-up of Samsung Galaxy S 5 accessories are the best-selling Survivor and Reveal collections. Survivor for Samsung Galaxy S 5 is Griffin’s most protective case, designed to meet military standards and synonymous with extreme-duty protection. Built on a shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame and clad in rugged, shock-absorbing silicone, Survivor provides an added layer of water and dust resistance to the phone while also protecting against a 6-foot drop onto concrete, shock, vibration, dirt, sand and a host of other environmental factors. A built-in screen protector seals Galaxy S 5’s touchscreen, and a detachable heavy-duty clip secures the phone to a belt or bag strap. Survivor for Samsung Galaxy S 5, $49.99, is available for order today atstore.griffintechnology.com/survivor-for-samsung-galaxy-s5.
Survivor Clear for Samsung Galaxy S 5 is a crystal-clear polycarbonate case that offers ultimate protection while displaying the beauty of the Galaxy S 5. The case is engineered to withstand bone-shaking vibration, and extra-tough, resilient TPE rubber at corners and edges offers impact protection that can withstand a 6-foot drop onto concrete. The edges are molded for a secure grip, with openings for easy access to connectors and controls. Survivor Clear for Samsung Galaxy S 5, $29.99, is available for order today at store.griffintechnology.com/survivor-clear-for-samsung-galaxy-s5.
The ultra-thin Reveal for Samsung Galaxy S 5 is a one-piece polycarbonate shell that shows off the new phone’s good looks. Reveal adds just a little over a millimeter in thickness, yet its slim rubber lining cushions and grips tight to hug the Galaxy S 5. Reveal for Samsung Galaxy S 5, $24.99, is available for order today at store.griffintechnology.com/reveal-for-samsung-galaxy-s5.
Survivor, Survivor Clear and Reveal will initially be available in black, with new colors rolling out over the following few months. Current orders for Survivor will ship in approximately 10 weeks, and current orders for Survivor Clear and Reveal will ship in 4-6 weeks.
Other popular collections from Griffin, including Identity, KaZoo, wallets, and armbands for Galaxy S 5 will be available soon. Griffin’s current range of world-class charging solutions and cables are also compatible with Samsung Galaxy S 5 and are available today. To view all of Griffin’s current accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S 5, visit store.griffintechnology.com/smartphone/galaxy-s5.
For more information about Griffin Technology visit www.griffintechnology.com.
About Griffin Technology
Founded on Paul Griffin’s kitchen table in 1992, Griffin Technology Inc., is today one of the world’s foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile, and personal technology. Unique products such as iTrip®, PowerMate®, iFM®, iMic® and Evolve® Wireless Speaker System have broken new ground in consumer electronics and created loyal fans the world over. Today, Griffin products are conceived, designed and developed in-house and continue to push the envelope of the industry they helped create. Learn more about Griffin’s entire range of ingenious designs atwww.griffintechnology.com, www.facebook.com/griffintech and on Twitter, @griffintech.
Daily Roundup: Galaxy S5, Samsung’s new smartwatches, Nokia’s Android phones, and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Samsung Galaxy S5 preview
Meet the Galaxy S5. Samsung’s newest smartphone features top-of-the-line specs, a 5.1-inch display and an interchangeable polycarbonate backside. What’s more, the S5 follows recent trends, packing a fingerprint scanner and heart beat sensor.
HTC Desire 816 hands-on
HTC’s latest handset, the Desire 816, packs 1.5GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel shooter and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable to a whopping 128GB via the microSD slot. The capable mid-range smartphone doesn’t have a price yet, but we expect more information to surface at HTC’s March 18th launch in China.
Hands-on with Samsung’s new smartwatch trio
The Galaxy S5 wasn’t the only thing the company had planned for this year’s Mobile World Congress. Sammy released not one, but three new additions to its smartwatch line: the Galaxy Gear 2, Gear Neo and fitness-focused Gear Fit.
Nokia’s new Android smartphones
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia is just around the bend, but the Finnish smartphone maker apparently couldn’t wait. Say hello to Nokia’s first Android handsets: the X, X+ and XL. At $122, $135 and $150, respectively, each device packs a slightly different combination of low-end specs. Read on for our impressions and hands-on photos.
Filed under: Misc
Samsung quietly reveals a Galaxy S5 variant with an eight-core processor
So that’s Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. The company makes the majority of the components itself, but what happened to those home-grown Exynos processors? Well, Samsung tells us that the GS5 will come in two variants, one with the 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon chip (the model that we tested out at MWC), and another with a 2.1GHz octo-core Exynos. Samsung did the same with the Galaxy S4 last year, but we didn’t pick up any huge differences in performance when we compared the two phones. The LTE-capable GS4s never left Korea, however, so we’d predict a similarly limited roll-out for any Exynos-powered GS5s.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Source: Samsung
Android 4.4.2 Almost Here for T-Mobile and AT&T HTC One Users. More KitKat for Samsung. – Device Updates
Happy Samsung day everybody. Time to take a break from all those first hands-on videos and dive into some device updates. Android 4.4.2 is almost here for you HTC One users on T-Mobile and AT&T. Hopefully HTC keeps their promise.
Device Updates
AT&T and T-Mobile HTC One Android 4.4.2 update almost here
Sprint Moto X Android 4.4.2 soak test rolls out
Verizon Moto X Android 4.4.2 soak test
Android 4.4 rolling out to Sprint Galaxy Note 3
Samsung to update 14 US devices to KitKat
Get the Samsung Galaxy S5 wallpaper here now!
The Samsung Galaxy S5 was finally announced earlier today, and despite what you feel about its appearance, it’s definitely the phone for all Android manufacturers to beat in 2014. While the back cover of the Galaxy S5 appears to have drawn the most ire from critics, it’s the front of the device that has caught some people’s eye, in particular, the Samsung Galaxy S5 wallpaper.
Luckily for us, the wallpaper has been making the rounds on the internet, and to save you the trouble of searching for it, we’ve put it here in this article. If you want the full-sized version, make sure you click the embedded picture below:
I don’t think this is quite the real deal as the resolution of the picture only comes out to a resolution of 838×1482; we know the Galaxy S5 is going to be a 1080p device. However, it sure looks the part, and if you’re wanting to get the Galaxy S5 look before you get a hold of the device, throw that wallpaper on your phone, then profit.
What do you think of the Samsung Galaxy S5? Let us know what you like or don’t like about Samsung‘s newest flagship device in the comments.
Source: Google+
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. the competition: the battle of Android flagships has new contenders
Samsung has just outed its shiny new Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress, but you may be curious how it stacks up against flagships from other outfits. Well folks, we’ve lined it up side-by-side with the Sony Xperia Z2, LG G Pro 2 and HTC One on the other side of the break. While the GS5 and Xperia Z2 appear to be neck and neck, it may come down to those standout features to see which handset gets the edge. Of course, a new HTC flagship is on the way next month, so we’ll have to take stock all over again once the details are revealed. If you’re anxious to see how the GS5 matches up with your current daily driver, you can add in that model and tally the numbers with our Compare tool.
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Sony Xperia Z2 | LG G Pro 2 | HTC One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | N/A | N/A | N/A | Free (on-contract) |
| Known Dimensions | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm) | 5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches (146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2mm) | 6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches (157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm) | 5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 inches (137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm) |
| Weight | 5.11 oz (145 g) | 5.57 oz. (158g) | 6.07 oz. (172g) | 5.04 oz. (143g) |
| Screen size | 5.1 inches | 5.2 inches | 5.9 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 (432ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (424ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (377ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (468ppi) |
| Screen type | Super AMOLED Full HD | Triluminos Full HD (IPS) | Full HD IPS | S-LCD3 |
| Battery | 2,800mAh (user removable) | 3,200mAh | 3,200mAh (user removable) | 2,300mAh (non-removable) |
| Internal storage | 16 / 32GB | 16GB | 16 / 32GB | 32 / 64GB |
| External storage | microSD (up to 128GB) | microSD (up to 64GB) | None | None |
| Rear camera | 16MP, 4K video, LED flash, OIS, | 20.7MP, 4K video, LED flash, OIS | 13MP, LED flash, OIS+ | 4MP, LED flash, Ultrapixel, OIS |
| Front-facing cam | 2.0MP | 2.2MP | 2.1MP | 2.1MP |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K | 1080p |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 |
v4.0 |
v4.0 | v4.0 |
| SoC | 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | Unspecified | Adreno 320 |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB | 3GB | 2GB |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, dual-band | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, dual-band | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, dual-band | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| Standout features | Fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, Ultra Power Saving Mode, IP67 certified, 4K video | IP58 certified, BRAVIA screen tech, Exmor RS camera, 4K video | KnockCode, Backside buttons, Mini view, Multi Window | Ultrapixel camera, Zoe, BoomSound, BlinkFeed |
Filed under: Cellphones
T-Mobile and MetroPCS taking registrations for Samsung Galaxy S5
T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS have announced that registration is now available for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5. Neither carrier announced pricing or exact release dates however both have circled April on the calendar.
If interested in learning more about the Galaxy S5 at T-Mobile, head to t-mobile.com/nextbigthing where you can register for more info. Should you do so you’ll be entered for a chance to win a free Galaxy S5 and S-View Flip Cover. Winners will be announced daily through April 1.
Head to MetroPCS’s website to sign up for more details an you will be entered to win a free Galaxy S5 and three months of free service from the carrier. One winner drawn per week for the next five weeks.
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