Beyond the arrival at the Spanish stores and operators of the Galaxy Note 3, the news about Samsung revolves around the possible arrival of new models equipped with flexible screens or metal construction of your next high-end devices. Taking all this for granted, it seems that the future of the South Korean firm will bring us important and interesting news such as those included in this curious prototype, which shows us what the Samsung Galaxy S5 could be like.
The recreation of what could be the new flagship of the firm based in Seoul comes from the hand of GalaxyS5Info and collects in a single device all the cutting-edge technology in terms of smartphones that we know at the moment - and part of which has been rumored for the short or medium term -. Anyway, we remind you that it is an unofficial concept or prototype, so any resemblance to the final one Samsung Galaxy S5 - known still as 'Project F' - It may be mere coincidence. Even so, it is still interesting to see where the shots are going in the future of mobile telephony, right?
Galaxy S5: How could it be the future flagship of Samsung?
After having seen the video in which we are offered a quick overview of the technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Concept, let's take a look at some of its most striking features. To provide context, we add what the business model ended up offering and how it evolved afterwards, without losing sight of what this concept proposes.
As expected, we will start with the flexible OLED display de 5,3 inches in size with technology Youm similar to the one presented by the South Korean company earlier this year at CES. A screen that, by the way, will have the curved edges in which sensors could be included that would act as buttons to increase or decrease the volume and that would suppose the disappearance of the physical buttons on the sides of the terminal. In the production model, Samsung opted for a panel Super AMOLED plane of around 5,1 inches and resolution Full HD, prioritizing consumption, brightness and contrast compared to total flexibility; later on, variants would appear with higher resolution on the same diagonal.
Goodbye to physical buttons
Along with those of volume, another of the physical buttons that disappears is the start button. In the recreation that we offer you, the usual 'Home Button' has been replaced by a self-illuminated contact sensor to improve its location and that it would not only mean a design change with respect to the usual appearance of the Samsung, but also could contain a fingerprint reader similar to the one that has given so much to talk about the new iPhone 5S.
In the commercial device, the fingerprint reader was integrated into the physical home button with a gesture of glide, allowing unlock the phone, activate a Private mode y pay with PayPal no passwords, with support FIDO and without sending the fingerprint to the cloud (a cloud is used) encrypted key). This function was supported by S for professional environments and in philosophy BYOD, adding layers of security without sacrificing usability.
Metal and waterproof body
In response to the movements of Samsung over the last few weeks, the creators of Galaxy S5 Concept imagine a smartphone built in one piece and entirely in aluminum. In addition and responding to the appearance of similar models in other brands such as Sony, the South Korean company brings the water resistance of the Samsung Galaxy Active S4 to its future flagship, to create a high-end device that can compete with the Sony Xperia Z1, which are able to cope with humidity and dust.
Finally, the standard S5 maintained a plastic finish with a dot pattern that is very comfortable in hand, although it incorporated IP67 certification against water and dustThis protection involved practical details such as the microUSB 3.0 port coverIn terms of dimensions it moved in contained figures (height and width close to 142 x 72,5 mm and a 8,1mm thickness) and a light weight of approximately 145 g, maintaining removable battery, something valued by many users.
Processor, camera and card slots
Another novelty of the Samsung Galaxy S5 concept is the location of the card slots YES, MicroSD y loading port battery. In an unprecedented design change, those responsible for recreation andThey include all slots in a single slot that would provide the Galaxy S5 a completely groundbreaking aspect compared to the current competition.
On the other hand, the brain of the smartphone would be equipped with a processor Two gigahertz eight-core Exynos 5 OctaTogether with three gigabytes of RAM, 4.4 Android KitKat - who knows, when the Samsung Galaxy S5 they might have already released even the rumored Android Key Lime Pie 5.0 - Y 3.200 milliamp battery/hour.
In the commercial unit, Samsung opted for configurations Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad core CPU y Adreno GPU 330, 2 GB of RAM and storage of 16 / 32 GB expandable by microSD (support up to 128 GB). In connectivity, the LTE Cat. 4, 802.11ac WiFi with 2x2 MIMO, Download Booster (combines Wi-Fi + LTE to speed up downloads), NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, infrared to control TV and USB 3.0 for faster transfers.
As for the battery, the commercial S5 mounted around 2.800 mAh and added the Ultra Power Saving Mode, which limits functions and moves the screen to black and white to squeeze out the autonomy when it is low. It also boasted sustained usage figures for navigation and video, with real performance boosted by the software optimization and the AMOLED panel.
As for the camera, the Galaxy S5 Concept has a sensor on the rear 16 megapixels, glasses Carl Zeiss, Flash of xenon and optical image stabilizer - OIS by its name in English -. On the front there is another camera 3,2 megapixels with recording capacity 720p HD videos.
For its part, the commercial S5 opted for a sensor 16 MP ISOCELL very fast autofocus (around 0,3 s), HDR in real time, Selective Focus to refocus after taking the shot and 4K recording at 30 fpsThe front camera was hovering 2,1 SM. Although it did not incorporate OIS nor stabilization in 4K video, the image processing and the shooting speed was a noticeable leap, with good colors and a more agile experience, especially in bright light.
Finally the future Samsung Galaxy S5 would be offered in three versions according to your 32, 64 or 128 gigabyte internal storage which, as we have indicated previously, would also be expandable by means of cards MicroSD What do you think of this prototype? Do you think it will be close to what the Samsung Galaxy S5 can offer us in the future?
Software, interface and smart features
The concept proposed Android with the latest developments, and the sales team came up with Updated Android and cape TouchWiz lighter. Samsung reduced accessory functions to prioritize fluency, adopted changes in navigation such as the capacitive multitasking button and reinforced the role of Android and Google services. Modes such as Kids Mode (controlled child profile) and productivity tools such as multi-window, in addition to integration with Google Now and compatibility with chromecast.
In the field of health and sports, Samsung promoted S Health and added a heart rate sensor next to the rear flash. This way, the phone became quantification hub, synchronizing data with accessories such as bracelets and watches, and introducing mobile daily activity tracking to the general public.
Advanced connectivity and download speed
In addition to a wide range of connections, the S5 incorporated two key ideas in connectivity: 2×2 MIMO WiFi to improve coverage and speed on compatible networks, and Download Booster, that combines WiFi and LTE to accelerate heavy downloads. On mobile networks, support LTE Cat. 4 offered very high theoretical download rates, and the port USB 3.0 made computer transfers faster.
Continuity design, ergonomics and durability
While the concept opted for aluminum and clean lines, the real S5 maintained the Galaxy family identity, prioritizing comfort in hand y contained weight. The rear finish with microperforated improved grip, and resistance IP67 provided peace of mind dust and water, with the counterpart of the port coverFaced with riskier design proposals, Samsung relied on what worked best for its user base.
More powerful variants: the LTE-A path
Following the line marked by this prototype (which already spoke of 3 GB of RAM and more power), Samsung launched a LTE-A variant in some markets with Snapdragon 805, Adreno GPU 420, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB storage y 2K display (2560 x 1440). That jump boosted graphics performance, preparing the computer for 4K content and maintained the rest of the virtues: IP67, next-generation connectivity, and the same 16 MP camera with software enhancements. It was confirmation that the concept roadmap (more RAM, more resolution, more bandwidth) made sense for a later cycle.
The best news for the user was that, regardless of the version, the S5 prioritized real autonomy through software, balanced performance and consumption on its AMOLED screen, and offered a coherent catalog of useful functions against specific tricks.
Source: GalaxyS5Info Vía: IntoMobile.
This prototype of the Galaxy S5 It helps to understand how ambitious ideas (flexible screen, invisible buttons, metal body and 3 GB of RAM) ended up leaking into reality in a way gradual: the business model consolidated IP67, security with footprint and KNOX, health with heart rate monitor and performance balanced; later variants pushed towards 2K panels, Snapdragon 805 y more memoryAn evolution that, without breaking with what was known, paved the way for the Galaxy in connectivity, camera, and practical software.
