Galaxy S5 Main Features

Some fans are awaiting the presence of the Galaxy gadgets S5 be disappointed with the device . Because the top smartphones from Samsung brings design more or less similar to the previous series , the Galaxy S4 .

Not to mention the Galaxy S5 body was not wrapped in a metal shell as previously rumored , but still with plastic carbonate .

However , that began to form behind the dull , Samsung actually has implemented a number of major changes and embed new features .

Unlike the Galaxy S4 impressed with the gimmicky features that its usefulness is questionable , a series of features on the Galaxy S5 is more functional and can seem really useful .

Well , what the South Korean electronics manufacturer implanted it in its new flagship ? Follow this quick checklist .

1 . Pulse Detector  

Galaxy S4 detect heartbeat through the user's finger and displays the results through the application of S - Health ( right )
Samsung gives special emphasis on health monitoring functions through S5 Galaxy S - Health applications 3 . To support this , the phone is also equipped with heartbeat detection sensor that is placed at the back , right next to the LED flash camera .

To use it , users simply open the application S - Health then put one finger on the sensor , which will issue red light to indicate that the detection process is running .

Galaxy S5 can connect to smart watches Galaxy Fit for health monitoring function further
The result will be displayed on the screen of the application in units of beats per minute ( beats per minute / bpm ) .

Galaxy S5 can also be connected to the device through the Galaxy Fit Gear Fit application manager to perform real-time health monitoring . Devices smart watches which function something like the Nike Fuel Band pedeteksi it also has its own heartbeat and can transmit data to the Galaxy S5 .

2 . Fingerprint scanner

Like the first iPhone 5S implement similar functionality . Galaxy S5 also comes with a fingerprint scanner that is placed on the home button .

To perform fingerprint data input , the user must swiping a finger from top to bottom ( vertical ) . Direction and speed should fit . If not , then the Galaxy S5 will ask the scanning process is repeated again .

The fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S5 requires users swiping a finger vertically
This mechanism is somewhat different than TouchID scanner on the iPhone 5S , in which the user presses the home button with a finger for fingerprint identification . Even so , after some time getting used to , a fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S5 can be used with ease .

The fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S5 too not only be used to lock the screen alone . Samsung has partnered with PayPal for online shopping with verification through fingerprint , making it more secure .

Finger print scanner with SDK released Samsung Galaxy S5 , to open before him various other scenarios made ​​possible by the fingerprint scanner facility .

3 . Ultra power saving mode
 Ultra power saving mode on the Galaxy S5 turns the screen into black and white and offering exceptional power savings
With all sorts of capabilities , today's smartphones tend wasteful power , not to mention the Galaxy S5 .

To overcome this , Samsung includes a new feature that is quite unique , namely ultra power saving mode .

As the name suggests , this mode will change the way mobile phones work in the extreme to conserve power as much as possible . Because of the extreme , the screen was changed to just black and white .

In addition to lowering the operating frequency of the processor , when the mode selected by the user , the Galaxy S5 will also deactivate the data connection , wifi , etc. which can waste battery

When in the ultra power saving mode , the user can still make phone calls and sending SMS is a top priority of this power saving mode .

" So , if the battery is depleted , most users are still able to do two things, " said Product Marketing Manager of Samsung's Mobile Phone Business in Indonesia Phlegon Koen pre - event media briefing in Jakarta last week .

" This mode is useful for those who need to always be contacted despite being in a state that does not allow it to charge the battery , " said Phlegon again .

Saving data produced ultra -low-power saving mode is extraordinary, with the assumption that power calculations performed Galaxy S5 is accurate . These phones give a forecast for the current time in the range of " 9 days " when the battery indicator stands at 72 percent .

4 . Selective focus

Samsung also remodel the camera on the Galaxy S5 . This smartphone has a 16 megapixel sensor is also equipped with phase detect autofocus and the ability to record images of high - dynamic range ( HDR ) in real time , both for photos and video . There are also facilities for image stabilization muffle " wobble " .

However , one of the most interesting is probably the selective focus feature which allows users to choose the location of the focus on one area of a photo is taken .

When there are two different objects in an image distance , for example , the user can decide whether to focus on the foreground or background objects . Interestingly , the selection is done after the picture is taken , not before .

Selective focus feature on the camera application memungkinkn Galaxy S5 users determine the focal point d foreground ( above ) or the background , as well as the effect depth- of-field
Selective focus is activated via an icon that is available in the camera interface . Users have to maintain framing with motionless for a few seconds while taking a picture with this mode .

Considerable time lag feels it paid off with the final result of the effects of depth-of - field narrow ( background / foreground opaque ) that looks beautiful , miip effects produced by a large sensor camera DSLR sorts .

5 . Anti water ?

Another feature is the waterproof cover is added in some parts of the Galaxy S5 , including the USB connector and the rubber seal on the inside back cover . This additional Galaxy S5 protect from water and dust .

Galaxy S5 has a rubber seal on the inside back cover ( far right ) to protect electronic components from water
Senior Product Marketing Manager Samsung Electronic Indonesia Legian Rush stressed that the Galaxy S5 is a device that is " water resistant " ( water resistant) , not " watertight " ( waterproof) .

Galaxy S5 has IP67 certification stating that the device in question can survive in water with a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes . However, the smartphone is not intended to be brought into the water .