Samsung galaxy s5

big brother 9 · 21-10-2013, 22:42

What do we all want in the galaxy s5? Apparently the s4 has had disappointing sales so the s5 coukd be out in as early as january.

Id like a minimum 64gb memory, a screen as nice as the new nexus. Not sure if I want the eye tech such as the eye scrolling etc thats very gimmicky for me.

enapace · 21-10-2013, 23:13

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Originally Posted by big brother 9

What do we all want in the galaxy s5? Apparently the s4 has had disappointing sales so the s5 coukd be out in as early as january.

Id like a minimum 64gb memory, a screen as nice as the new nexus. Not sure if I want the eye tech such as the eye scrolling etc thats very gimmicky for me.

From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F.

swordman · 21-10-2013, 23:21

The galaxy j had the 800 by all accounts, not here though

jonner101 · 21-10-2013, 23:23

There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android. It will be interesting to see if Samsung bring that into the light of day.

enapace · 21-10-2013, 23:24

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Originally Posted by jonner101

There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android. It will be interesting to see if Samsung bring that into the light of day.

Wasn't Tizen meant be getting a release on a phone around this time originally?

kidspud · 22-10-2013, 08:03

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Originally Posted by enapace

From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F.

Faux leather in the S5

that can't be true. I thought they were going to go for a metal case to try and raise the premium on the phone.

SJ_Mental · 22-10-2013, 08:18

All the goodies you'd expect plus a universal remote control.

enapace · 22-10-2013, 11:30

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Originally Posted by kidspud

Faux leather in the S5: that can't be true. I thought they were going to go for a metal case to try and raise the premium on the phone.

No the F series is going be getting the metal premium one the S series from what I hear are getting faux leather.

flagpole · 22-10-2013, 12:31

it's just going to be the same but incrementally better isn't it.

Gormond · 22-10-2013, 12:50

I doubt we will see much of an upgrade, probably just matching the internals of the LG G2 (More RAM, Bigger battery, Faster CPU/GPU...)

klendathu · 22-10-2013, 15:28

Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One

Gormond · 22-10-2013, 15:30

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Originally Posted by klendathu

Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One

Going by rumours the new F range will be metal with the current S range staying with plastic.

fmradiotuner1 · 22-10-2013, 16:12

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Originally Posted by SJ_Mental

All the goodies you'd expect plus a universal remote control.

Like the old Nokia N900

kidspud · 22-10-2013, 18:26

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Originally Posted by enapace

No the F series is going be getting the metal premium one the S series from what I hear are getting faux leather.

Rumours of the F series have passed me by. Is there going to be another phone series that sits above the S series? Does that make any sense

enapace · 22-10-2013, 18:42

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Originally Posted by kidspud

Rumours of the F series have passed me by. Is there going to be another phone series that sits above the S series? Does that make any sense

Yeah from I understand from what a friend said the F will be the premium line high end devices and S will be high mid range devices.

Was told we should hear details about F Series in Q2.

Mark in Essex · 22-10-2013, 20:02

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Originally Posted by klendathu

Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One

I must admit I like the "plastic" on the S3/S4 as it keeps weight down.

Step666 · 22-10-2013, 20:20

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Originally Posted by jonner101

There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android.

If there are, those rumours are wrong.

big brother 9 · 24-10-2013, 20:17

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Originally Posted by enapace

From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F.

Whas the Samsung f?

TheSloth · 24-10-2013, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Mark in Essex

I must admit I like the "plastic" on the S3/S4 as it keeps weight down.

I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely.

A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even.

jabbamk1 · 24-10-2013, 21:29

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Originally Posted by enapace

From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time.

I hope not. The Galaxy S4 already has a Snapdragon 800 variant.

kidspud · 24-10-2013, 21:44

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Originally Posted by TheSloth

I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely.

A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even.

If the rumours of the 'F' series are true, you may get your wish.

jeffiner1892 · 24-10-2013, 21:48

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Originally Posted by TheSloth

I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely.

A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even.

If an aluminium casing stops people phoning me about their phone screen cracking when they've dropped it (and yes that DOES put it out of warranty people) I'd be all for it. The way some of them go on you'd think I had actually damaged their phone for them.

Abomination · 25-10-2013, 03:32

I would like to see a metal casing on the S5 personally, though if the rumours of the F series are true then I guess it just offers everyone the best of both worlds.

Aside from that I think I want them to bring in a new shape, and some more of an individual identity to the phone. I complained for so long that iPhone's all look, feel and act exactly the same as each other and it was a pro on Samsung's side. But then the S4 felt like the S3.2 rather than an upgrade.

I'm not sure it all matters for me though. I have myself an S2 which I bought in January 2012. I had to spend £150 on a screen repair earlier this summer (it fell out of a hole in my bag, bad luck rather than phone quality) only for the SIM Card Reader to die on me just over two weeks later, and then last week for the screen to die on me entirely so it's blank. I'd call it a glorified mp3 player now, but even bargain mp3 players have a screen I can see, so it's not even glorified

I think after 10 years with Samsung phones I'm switching to Sony for my next one.

alanwarwic · 28-10-2013, 19:53

Worth mentioning that whilst technology keeps moving forwards, you can now buy the iconic S3 for £240.

It has not LTE and no dual screen mode but some would argue that a 720p screen is all you need.

jeffiner1892 · 30-10-2013, 19:58

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Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Worth mentioning that whilst technology keeps moving forwards, you can now buy the iconic S3 for £240.

It has not LTE and no dual screen mode but some would argue that a 720p screen is all you need.

There is an LTE version but I'm not sure of the price.

21-10-2013, 22:42	#1
big brother 9 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,030	Samsung galaxy s5 What do we all want in the galaxy s5? Apparently the s4 has had disappointing sales so the s5 coukd be out in as early as january. Id like a minimum 64gb memory, a screen as nice as the new nexus. Not sure if I want the eye tech such as the eye scrolling etc thats very gimmicky for me.

21-10-2013, 23:13	#2
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by big brother 9 What do we all want in the galaxy s5? Apparently the s4 has had disappointing sales so the s5 coukd be out in as early as january. Id like a minimum 64gb memory, a screen as nice as the new nexus. Not sure if I want the eye tech such as the eye scrolling etc thats very gimmicky for me. From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F.

21-10-2013, 23:21	#3
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	The galaxy j had the 800 by all accounts, not here though

21-10-2013, 23:23	#4
jonner101 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,153	There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android. It will be interesting to see if Samsung bring that into the light of day.

21-10-2013, 23:24	#5
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jonner101 There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android. It will be interesting to see if Samsung bring that into the light of day. Wasn't Tizen meant be getting a release on a phone around this time originally?

22-10-2013, 08:03	#6
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F. Faux leather in the S5 that can't be true. I thought they were going to go for a metal case to try and raise the premium on the phone.

22-10-2013, 08:18	#7
SJ_Mental Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melting pot of friendship Posts: 11,734	All the goodies you'd expect plus a universal remote control.

22-10-2013, 11:30	#8
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by kidspud Faux leather in the S5: that can't be true. I thought they were going to go for a metal case to try and raise the premium on the phone. No the F series is going be getting the metal premium one the S series from what I hear are getting faux leather.

22-10-2013, 12:31	#9
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	it's just going to be the same but incrementally better isn't it.

22-10-2013, 12:50	#10
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	I doubt we will see much of an upgrade, probably just matching the internals of the LG G2 (More RAM, Bigger battery, Faster CPU/GPU...)

22-10-2013, 15:28	#11
klendathu Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10,726	Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One

22-10-2013, 15:30	#12
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by klendathu Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One Going by rumours the new F range will be metal with the current S range staying with plastic.

22-10-2013, 16:12	#13
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	Quote: Originally Posted by SJ_Mental All the goodies you'd expect plus a universal remote control. Like the old Nokia N900

22-10-2013, 18:26	#14
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace No the F series is going be getting the metal premium one the S series from what I hear are getting faux leather. Rumours of the F series have passed me by. Is there going to be another phone series that sits above the S series? Does that make any sense

22-10-2013, 18:42	#15
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by kidspud Rumours of the F series have passed me by. Is there going to be another phone series that sits above the S series? Does that make any sense Yeah from I understand from what a friend said the F will be the premium line high end devices and S will be high mid range devices. Was told we should hear details about F Series in Q2.

22-10-2013, 20:02	#16
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by klendathu Someone said a metal casing like the HTC One I must admit I like the "plastic" on the S3/S4 as it keeps weight down.

22-10-2013, 20:20	#17
Step666 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,274	Quote: Originally Posted by jonner101 There are probably unfounded rumours that it will carry the Tizen OS instead of Android. If there are, those rumours are wrong.

24-10-2013, 20:17	#18
big brother 9 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,030	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I think the device that will be the main one everyone will be looking at will the Samsung F. Whas the Samsung f?

24-10-2013, 20:41	#19
TheSloth Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Under Your Bed Posts: 5,508	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark in Essex I must admit I like the "plastic" on the S3/S4 as it keeps weight down. I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely. A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even.

24-10-2013, 21:29	#20
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace From what I hear it going be a minor upgrade with a Snapdragon 800 processor and a faux leather thing like the Note 3. Likely upgrade UI a bit at same time. I hope not. The Galaxy S4 already has a Snapdragon 800 variant.

24-10-2013, 21:44	#21
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by TheSloth I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely. A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even. If the rumours of the 'F' series are true, you may get your wish.

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24-10-2013, 21:48	#22
jeffiner1892 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8,724	Quote: Originally Posted by TheSloth I like a bit of weight, me - gives the phone a reassuring sturdy feel. Samsung put a metal back cover on the Wave and it was lovely. A bit of aluminum wouldn't go amiss. It's the only thing I grumble about on the Galaxy S series. I'd pay £50 more for a metal cased version even. If an aluminium casing stops people phoning me about their phone screen cracking when they've dropped it (and yes that DOES put it out of warranty people) I'd be all for it. The way some of them go on you'd think I had actually damaged their phone for them.

25-10-2013, 03:32	#23
Abomination Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London or Valencia Posts: 5,735	I would like to see a metal casing on the S5 personally, though if the rumours of the F series are true then I guess it just offers everyone the best of both worlds. Aside from that I think I want them to bring in a new shape, and some more of an individual identity to the phone. I complained for so long that iPhone's all look, feel and act exactly the same as each other and it was a pro on Samsung's side. But then the S4 felt like the S3.2 rather than an upgrade. I'm not sure it all matters for me though. I have myself an S2 which I bought in January 2012. I had to spend £150 on a screen repair earlier this summer (it fell out of a hole in my bag, bad luck rather than phone quality) only for the SIM Card Reader to die on me just over two weeks later, and then last week for the screen to die on me entirely so it's blank. I'd call it a glorified mp3 player now, but even bargain mp3 players have a screen I can see, so it's not even glorified I think after 10 years with Samsung phones I'm switching to Sony for my next one.

28-10-2013, 19:53	#24
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Worth mentioning that whilst technology keeps moving forwards, you can now buy the iconic S3 for £240. It has not LTE and no dual screen mode but some would argue that a 720p screen is all you need.

30-10-2013, 19:58	#25
jeffiner1892 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8,724	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Worth mentioning that whilst technology keeps moving forwards, you can now buy the iconic S3 for £240. It has not LTE and no dual screen mode but some would argue that a 720p screen is all you need. There is an LTE version but I'm not sure of the price.