Samsung's Unpacked 5 event is happening right now at Barcelona Mobile World Congress. As expected, Samsung has launched its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone. What did we expect from Samsung this year? More beauty, refined features, and definitely more power!
"I truly appreciate the 200 million customers around the world who have chosen our Galaxy S devices." - JK Shin, CEO IT and Mobile Communications, Samsung Electronics
- Read: Samsung Galaxy S5 Images Leaked Before Official Announcement – All Features Showed Off!
Samsung Galaxy S5 launched:
World's largest smartphone maker always keeps listening to what its users want. This year Samsung has gone big: refining and building up on the features of Samsung Galaxy S4 that worked with the consumers. Familiar device, and yet improved from the previous iterations.
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As Shin puts it, "Our consumers do not want eye-popping technology or the most complex technology. What they want is durable design and performance. They want a simple yet powerful camera. They want faster, yet seamless connectivity." Faster connectivity, increased performance, and durable design with waterproof technology are some of the highlights of this smartphone.
"Our consumers want a phone that can help them stay fit", confirming the earlier rumors of Samsung Galaxy S5 having a focus on fitness and health tracking. However, not every consumer would be interested in fitness. Download Booster to speed up downloading on your smartphone is also here just like the rumors had claimed!
Samsung Galaxy S5 has an improved photography experience. Enriched color with advanced HDR and a fast autofocus are some of the highlights.
As expected, Samsung Galaxy S5 has upped a notch by coming with an IP67-rate for dust and water resistance! So we are trying to compete with both the Apple and Sony here!
The beautiful Samsung Galaxy S5 has a more rugged and less glossier look as compared to S4. Golden, white, black, and blue hues are the colors of Samsung Galaxy S5. There is still a shimmer but the perforated back gives it quite a different look and feel.
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If my Galaxy S5 is down to only 10% battery, it can still last up to 24 hours in standby.
Yes! Ultra Power Saving Mode will help you help you get through the day even if your smartphone has drained out of juice. 
Samsung has also introduced Fingerprint Scanner to come at par with Apple's iPhone 5s. Samsung's fingerprint scanner will let users make secure mobile payments.
Samsung has also integrated a Private Mode with fingerprint scanner. You can tweak the settings to make more secure documents or images only visible to you (or anyone whose fingerprint is saved).
Apart from the Private Mode, Samsung is also introducing Kids Mode with the latest Galaxy S5. This will help you get less worried when your kids are using your smartphone. Allow only what you are comfortable sharing with. 
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On April 11th, we will release these incredible devices in nearly 150 countries.
These devices include Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Neo along with the Samsung Galaxy s5.
Galaxy S5 specifications:
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- 5.1 inch display, 1080p, Super AMOLED (no 2K!)
- 2.5GHz Quad core processor
- 16 megapixels rear camera: 4K video shooting, world’s fastest autofocus speed of 0.3 seconds, real time HDR processing, and Selective Focus to create photos with a depth of field effect
- 2GB RAM - 32/64GB storage options
- Fingerprint sensor integrated in Home button - secure payments with PayPal
- IP67-rated water and dust proof technology: Galaxy S5 can be submerged in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes
- 2800mAh battery: 390 hours standby time , 21 hours talk time, 10 hours of LTE browsing and 12 hours of video playback
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- S Health 3.0 fitness tracker, S Voice, My Magazine
- Colors available: charcoal black, shimmery white, electric blue, copper gold
Here are the images of Samsung Galaxy S5 launched:
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