For connectivity, it offers LTE CAT 4 to support a wide range of spectrum bands at up to 150/50 Mbps, as well as Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO. In addition, the new Download Booster Wi-Fi technology accelerates the data speed by bonding Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously.
In line with other premium devices on the market, Galaxy S5 offers a range of new camera features, including what Samsung claims is the fastest autofocus at 0.3 seconds and the High Dynamic Range to reproduce natural light and a wide range of colours. The new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background, in order to create a shallow depth of field (DOF) effect. The video recorder also supports Ultra HD at 30 fps.
Samsung also upgraded its fitness application, S Health 3.0, to tie in with its recently launched wearable devices and offer tools for monitoring exercise activities. In terms of design, the Galaxy S5 features a perforated pattern on the back cover for a "modern glam look". The sleek, contoured shape will be available in a choice of black, white, blue or gold, and the smartphone also offers IP67-level resistance to dust and water.
Finally, Samsung added the Finger Scanner for biometric authentication using a fingerprint, and the Ultra Power Saving Mode to power down the display to black and white and limit active functions in order to save on battery. The Galaxy S5 will launch in April worldwide.
