The possibility of it being manufactured entirely in carbon fiber, but everything seems to indicate that the future Samsung Galaxy S5 will be the first flagship of the South Korean house of 100 percent metal fabrication. In this sense, movements are being made by Samsung that, not only show that you are preparing your production lines, but also seems to be looking for new metal housing suppliers that can meet the demand for components caused by the global launch of a new smartphone.
All indications point to Catcher, the Taiwanese company in charge of the manufacture of the metal housings of the HTC One o iPad, as the company closest to Samsung and that it could take over the production of the 'body' of the Galaxy S5. Despite this, the Seoul-based firm has yet to make a final decision.
Samsung Galaxy S5: Q2 launch window
According to a Barclays analyst report cited by the Taipei Times, Samsung is very close to making a final decision As for suppliers of metal casings for “at least one of its high-end smartphone models” would be launched from second quarter.
In this sense, and if we trust the usual presentation and launch deadlines of the South Korean company, it is quite logical to advance that the chosen model could be the Galaxy S5. As for Catcher and as we have already indicated, it is the company best placed to take over the order thanks to issues such as, for example, that could cope with a production of between 10 and 30 million metal housings per year.
On the other hand and as we already informed you at the end of August, Samsung would also have started up a production line at its Gumi factory - about 260 kilometers southeast of Seoul - to provide them with first batches of test metal casings. In this way and if the metallic construction of the next high-end devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, the South Korean company would pretend divide production between external providers and its own services, so that it could cope with a possible massive demand of components and ensure the supply avoiding possible risks.
It is not the first time that it has been associated with models of Samsung with a possible metal fabrication. In fact, in the past we have already witnessed how it was rumored that the Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy S4 they could have appeared with metal casings as proof of the South Korean company's commitment to manufacturing higher-quality components. Despite this, the speculations came to nothing and Samsung continued to opt for plastic as a material for your high-end smartphones.
Meanwhile, other brands like HTC o Sony They have already released several models made of high quality aluminum. After testing by Samsung by including metal casing in the Active Galaxy S4 Do you think it will become common among your main models for the next few years?
Source: Taipei Times Via: AndroidAuthority.
Types of cases and covers to protect the Galaxy S5
If you are concerned about daily protection, the current catalog offers fundas de silicon in multiple colors, options transparent that reveal the metallic finish, models with printed drawings and the classics book-style covers with or without a window. There are also solutions 360 doubles en silicone o polycarbonate covering front and rear, plus variants 3D, mirror, metal, hybrid, with carbon fiber finish or with ring to improve grip or use as a support.
For the screen, it is advisable to combine the case with tempered glass in transparent formats, catalogue, unbreakable, anti-spy o anti Blue-Ray, precisely adjusted to edges and sensors to avoid losing touch sensitivity.
Compatible designs, licenses and accessories
Beyond protection, there are licensed collections such as Disney, Marvel o Harry Potter, as well as proposals inspired by Barbie and collaborations with creators such as Offreds, La Vecina Rubia o Mahou. You can complete the team with Hanging, bracelets, pop sockets, Media, auriculares, speakers, external batteries o memory cards for a more practical and personal set.
Buying, shipping, and return tips for purchasing cases
When purchasing a case or protector, set delivery expectations: the Standard shipping usually arrives by mail without tracking, while a express 24/48 h Includes tracking number and delivery with signature. If the order is shipped from another country, impuestos o import taxesIn the event of incidents, many stores ask you to wait until 20 working days before processing replacements; for high-value orders, regular mail is often unavailable. Refusing to pay fees may result in return with charges administrative.
Efficiency and sustainability: what the energy label provides
Some businesses highlight the Energy Label of the EU and the UK (scale AG) to point out more efficient products, and even initiatives such as Climate Pledge Friendly highlight high ratings (A, B or C). Although it primarily affects household appliances, this information provides guidance on best before date, noise or other domestic usage data, helping to save and reduce emissions at home.
With a manufacturing ecosystem that combines metal chassis suppliers as Catcher and internal lines in Gumi, and with options of protection and accessories With a wide variety of features, Samsung is paving the way for a competitive Galaxy S5 in terms of materials and experience. If you're looking for perceived quality, durability, and customization, the switch to metal and choosing the right case make all the difference.
