The phone also has a fingerprint sensor to use in place of a passcode to unlock the phone or make mobile payments. And it is splash and dust resistant, which is bound to prolong the phone's life for many people.
An added incentive for parents is the phone's 'Kids Mode,' which lets you hand your phone off to your child without fear that they'll stream something inappropriate from your Netflix cue or access your email.
In short, the S5's improvements might be enough to entice current Samsung fans to upgrade their devices, while its fitness features could draw some converts as well, especially those interested in purchasing a smartwatch to go along with it.