GADGETS
Galaxy S5 Verdict “Powerful, competent and with a whole new UI, it’s a shame that Samsung hasn’t progressed further with the look of its new challenger.”
For » Amazing screen » Great battery life » Hugely powerful
Dual Power Bank Ratings in depth
Design Features Performance
The easy way to charge TWO gadgets on the go! » Recharge smartphones and other gadgets wherever you are » Dual USB outputs to recharge 2 devices simultaneously » Made from Aluminium with a stylish high gloss black finish » Can be used to recharge any device that uses USB to charge (with the device’s original cable) £39.95
Against
Usability
» Creaky design » Bottom dock locked down » Unnecessary heart rate monitor » Slow background de-focus
Value
The Samsung Galaxy S5 can be defined by one word: evolution.
screens that's been extended to 5.1-inches and added biometrics.
The camera has evolved to give clearer, faster snaps. The fitness-tracking abilities of the S5 are enhanced over the Galaxy S4 by packing in a more powerful S Health app and a dedicated heart rate monitor on the rear. A fingerprint scanner adds to the most secure Galaxy phone ever made.
Overall, the design of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is likely to be the area that receives the most criticism, and for good reason.
The battery is larger, the screen bigger and brighter, the processor quicker and the design altered. The spec sheet certainly doesn't let it down: a 2.5GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 2800mAh (removable) battery, 16 / 32GB of memory (with up to 128GB extra through microSD), one of the world's most vibrant
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It doesn’t command a premium feel in the hand like so many other high-end phones on the market, and while some will point to how strong and high-quality the polycarbonate used is, it still pales in comparison to the competition. Yes, it’s lighter and probably more hard-wearing (you’re much less likely to need a case with the Galaxy S5, for instance) but this is the biggest pain point for Samsung and it’s one that it needs to improve with the Galaxy S6.
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