There are a lot of rumors floating around about Samsung's latest flagship phone. Find out which rumors are more likely, and what you can expect from the Galaxy S5.
2. When is the release?
• The launch will most likely happen at the MWC,
February 25, 2014.
• The release will happen a few weeks later, in
March 2014.
3. New versions?
• Regular Samsung Galaxy S5
• Samsung Galaxy F – the metal version (rumored to
have a removable back, but a metal chassis)
• Samsung Galaxy Mini
• Samsung Galaxy Zoom – A camera version
competing with the Nokia Lumia
4. New camera?
• The new camera will likely have a range of 16 to
20 megapixels.
• Optical image stabilization
• CMOS image sensor
5. Screen differences?
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S4 and S3 screen was 4.9 inches
S5 screen could be up to 5.25 inches
Samsung may switch from AMOLED to LCD
Resolution will increase to 2000 pixels
7. Will there be a fingerprint scanner?
• First rumor referred to an eye scanner, but that is
unlikely
• There are rumors of a finger print scanner to
compete with Apple’s iPhone 5S
8. Protection?
• Tougher phone, but personalization and
protection is still necessary.
– Try out a Galaxy S5 screen protector
– Customize with a skin
– Use a wallet case to keep your personal ID, cards and
phone together