SamsungGalaxy S5Review in pictures

Slim and weather-proof• Plastic body deprives you of

a truly premium feel• Slim design and is both

water- and dust-proof • 8.1mm overall thickness with

a removable back cover• Can be submerged in 1m of

water for up to 30 minutes without causing damage

• Available in four premium colour options with dimpled pattern at the rear

• Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for protection against scratches

Looks sleek but is sturdy • Corning Gorilla glass on front

protects from scratches and accidental knocks

• Matte back panel makes the device immune from smudges while the dimpled pattern aids in grip

• Audio socket is open, but can still be exposed to water without damaging the device

• Clever water-proofing solution with use of rubber gaskets inside the battery door

Crammed with premium features• 5.1-inch screen with full HD

resolution• 16-megapixel AF camera at

the back and 2-megapixel FF camera in the front with dual-shot feature

• PayPal-certified biometric fingerprint reader on the front for secure access

• Has been made water- and dust-proof without adding bulk to the device

• Integrated heart rate sensor to monitor health

One of the best smartphone displays• The full HD 5.1-inch display

offers a pixel density of 432ppi

• 178-degree viewing angles and vibrant colour tones makes visuals come alive

• Ample brightness for good sunlight legibility

• Brilliant for multimedia and gaming

• Turns to black and white in Ultra Power Saving Mode for saving battery power

Powerful snapper at the back• 16-megapixel sensor with

1/2.6'' sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size

• Software-based image and video stabilisation feature

• 2-megapixel fixed-focus camera on the front

• Sadly the Indian version does not have support for 2K resolution video recording

• Improved autofocus mechanism for faster clicks

• Versatile shooter delivers pristine images in almost all conditions

Toned-down Touchwiz UI on Android 4.4 KitKat• Simple to use and very user

friendly interface • Fewer preloaded apps,

most apps made available as optional downloads for users with associated gifts from Samsung

• Biometric scanner only able to lock/unlock device, monetary transactions still not available

• My Magazine customisable news feed in partnership with Flipboard

The usual TouchWiz features and more• The likes of Multi Window, Direct

Call, Smart Alert, Smart Pause etc. are all there.

• The Air View feature lets you preview content by hovering your finger on the screen

• Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu with customisable shortcuts to fav apps

• One-handed operation adjusts screen size for usage with a single hand

• Safety assistance lets you send SOS alerts to family or friends

• Calling screen can display recent social activity and communication history

Power-packed performance

• Samsung’s Exynos 5 processor with two quad-core clusters clocked at 1.9 and 1.6GHz

• 2GB RAM offers optimum performance

• Zippy and smooth, even while multitasking and running intensive games

With a full day battery

• User-replaceable 2,800mAh lithium polymer battery

• Offers 10 hours of non-stop video playback

• Lasts more than one day easily with average usage

• Manages to complete one day even with heavy usage

• The Ultra Power Saving Mode can extend standby time to 12 days

Spec re-check….• 5.1-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 display

• IP67 certified device,water and dust resistant

• 16-megapixel camera, 2-megapixel front camera

• 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor

• 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot

• 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm, 145g

• 3G, supports single micro-SIM

• 2,800mAh battery

• Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

• Biometric fingerprint scanner and heart rate scanner

-• Pricey

• Lacks premium feel because of its plastic body

• Using the fingerprint scanner to unlock requires patience and multiple attempts if you’re in a hurry

Pros and cons

+• Great display• Good battery life• Sturdy build and IP67

certified• Good performance• Amazing camera • Integrated heart rate

sensor and biometric fingerprint reader

Pricing and verdict

“Many could argue that it doesn’t feel as premium as it should, and that it’s not a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor. It’s quite pricey

too. However, there’s no denying the fact that the Galaxy S5 is a powerful and loaded device, complete with an excellent camera. Those who lead an active lifestyle should like it to. Hard to ignore if you’re out

in the market for a premium daily driver”

Buying it would set you back by Rs 51,500