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Samsung Galaxy S5: A good all-rounder offering more power, better camera and a refined design

New Delhi: The Samsung Galaxy S5 went on sale in India and other global markets on Friday. The phone will cost 51,500 in India. The South Korean company is banking heavily on the S5 to

India TV News Desk Published : Apr 11, 2014 19:51 IST, Updated : May 06, 2014 14:03 IST




On the software front, the S5 comes with an updated version of its TouchWiz user interface, incorporating the Flipboard-powered My Magazine over the top of the stock Android operating system. The new menu incorporates new circular icons and geometric layout allowing everything to look a bit more premium and fluid. The lock screen has received an overhaul, with the weather and pedometer steps now part of the offering. There's a camera swiper in the corner as well, allowing easy access to snapping without having to open the phone

The new handset has a 2800mAh battery on board - a marginal boost compared to the S4's 2600mAH, so everyday use isn't a problem for the S5.

Overall, the S5 looks better, feels better and does more than its predecessor. Everywhere you'll find subtle refinements be it enhanced screen, processor, camera, and an improved OS, besides fripperies like the fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor. These incremental upgrades are pretty interesting additions, but a higher-end price tag of Rs 51,000 is still something that will not go well with majority of Indian smartphone buyers.
 
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