12 Reasons Why You will Consider Buying Samsung Galaxy S5

If you are among those who hate to love Samsung android phones, then you are not alone.  Right from the outset, I used to be a Samsung fanboy, but their lack of innovation in terms of design, durability and the ugly UI(Touchwiz) always turned me off.  We have three popular smartphones for the year 2014 and they are; i. Sony Xperia Z2, HTC One (M8) and Galaxy S5. After reading the online review, I felt in love with z2 because it prides itself with all what I thing Samsung phone is lacking. and in terms of comparative beauty, Z2 is the most beautiful.  So just two weeks ago, I got hold of my Friend’s galaxy s5. And I critically reviewed it too exposes its flaws and strengths. Alas!  I saw 12 amazing galaxy s5 Features that changed my reasoning and swayed my towards the about Samsung phones camp.  If you are confused on which one to pick between htc one m8, Xperia z2 or galaxy s5. You can read the general review here this for Z2 vs S5 and this for S5 Vs HTC One M8.

12 Amazing Galaxy s5 Features that  Xperia Z2 and HTC One M8 don’t have

However, in this article, I shall be discussing the major advantages galaxy s5 has over Sony Xperia z2 and HTC one m8 which you will hardly find on the internet.

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12 amazing galaxy s5 Features why You Should Choose S5 over Z2 and M8

The major reasons why most Europeans especially Americans sticks to the iPhone is because of security. Samsung galaxy s5 brings about unprecedented mobile phone security into android phone. The security is available in both offline and online mode.

1. The Galaxy S5 has a Better Security

There several ways to secure your Samsung galaxy s5, but the security protocols peculiar to galaxy s5 are ADH, Auto sim reg/lock and fingerprint scanner. let me further highlight this.

• ADH( Accidental Damage From Handling):   Samsung GS5, comes with an astonishing 2 years warranty against both software and hardware problems like damaging your phone’s screen, Instant swap/replacement of your device in the event of an ADH Accident. (Note: you must not root your phone if you want to be considered for any warranty whatsoever)to be qualified for this, you must download, install and activate Samsung ADH Premium App from google play

• Private Mode: You can use this feature to hide content that you want to keep private. ( This feature formerly can be gotten through a third party application). This feature comes bundled with the galaxy s5 you can activate it under settings>>private mode
• ONLINE TRACKING OF YOUR PHONE IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OR THEFT: Samsung partnered with a company who could help you track your phone, visit their website from your phone and login with your samsung account. You can find this feature under settings>>security. The name of the site iswww.findmymobile.samsung.com.

• Reactivation Lock

Gone are the days when people will steal your phone and flash or factory reset it to be able to use it. If you enable this feature, whoever or wherever people want to flash your phone, they will be prompted to enter your Samsung account username and password. The feature is under security.

• AUTO SIM CARD LOCK / ACTIVATION: The first sim card you register on your phone gets activated on the phone. you can’t just change the sim to any other one. If you do, the other sim will not detect the mobile network. You must return the original sim card or do a full factory reset before you can use another sim on it.
• FINGERPRINT SCANNER: This is last but not least, in fact, it is one of the selling points. You can use your fingerprint to secure your galaxy s5. This is an innovation by apple on iPhone 5s but it fits well on the s5. To register a finger to be used with the fingerprint scanner on galaxy s5, enable it under settings>>finger print scanner

2. Double Data Promo for Select Nigerian Networks Using Galaxy S5

As an MTN Nigeria subscriber user, using galaxy s5, once you load a minimum data bundle of 250mb(the mobile data bundle of #1300 gives you 250mb + 125mb = 375mb) you will receive 100% data bonus whenever you load a bundle of #1300 or above. This offer is valid for 12months from the day you activate it on your galaxy s5. to activate it on your galaxy s5 send the keyword ” SAMSUNG” in a text message to “131”

And for airtel users, load a minimum of 500mb monthly and receive 500mb free. to activate on Airtel Nigeria text  “HERO” to “141”

3. SAMSUNG SMART CARE + LOADS OF GIFT

With the samsung smart care, you will receive a pin code to download music or videos through the spinet app. it is free for 30 days, you should also receive original Samsung charger at the point of purchase. other goodies can be accessed via Samsung apps application on your phone, just swipe left twice and select galaxy gifts.

4. S-Finde: An Offline and Online Search Box

Searching stuff on your phone is even easier with s5, just drag the notification centre down by swiping down from top to bottom and click on s finder to search for, or find anything on your phone in offline or online mode

5. SAMSUNG SMART REMOTE

I use to have a remote application on my htc one, but it supports too few electronic devices. with Samsung smart remote, you can easily control your DVD, home theatre, television e.t.c… the database of the supported devices has been improved upon.

6. Galaxy S5 Ultra Power Saving Mode Feature

Furthermore, we have the Ultra power saving mode which is a tweak that can help you save more battery juice on your phone. if you will be going to an area where you will only make and receive calls, use the internet and send text messages, you can enable this feature. A battery charged to 90% will give you 11.2 days. However, the applications you can use will be limited e.g, you won’t be able to use a camera, BlueTooth or wifi. If you use this, the time will reduce. You can enable this from the notification panel as well

7. SAMSUNG S5 TOOLBOX

This feature allows you to attach your most frequently used apps into a drawer that is accessible across all the phone’s screen. It comes in the form of a dotted circle. You can enable and customize Samsung toolbox under settings>>toolbox.

8. GALAXY S5 MULTI WINDOWS FEATURE

This was formerly restricted to Samsung galaxy tabs, but it’s now a feature of s4 and s5. enable this under settings.

9. INCOMING CALLS ON ANY APPS

With galaxy s5, when you are running an application and a call come through, the call will not overlap your app. Instead the incoming call will pop-up as a small window at the top of your phone’s screen as shown below:

10. Outgoing Calls Additional Information While Dialing

On galaxy s5, when you dial a call, you can briefly read the last information about the contact you are dialling while the call is connecting. the call duration… are shown just like my pic below:

11. Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera Redesign

Another one of the 12 amazing galaxy s5 Features is the overhaul of the camera application which is a massive improvement on what was obtainable on galaxy s4. seeing is believing.

12. Data Usage Management Feature

We all know that we can limit the data consumption of android phones, but with galaxy s5, you can monitor individual apps that require an internet connection and block them individually from connecting to the internet in the background. But i think this is more or less an Android KitKat feature. To monitor or restrict your data on android goto settings>>data usage;

13. Better Keyboard

I always use a 3rd part keyboard(Swiftkey) with all my Android phones up to this time. Now, I am loving the on-board keyboard of the Galaxy S5. I am in awe at the smoothness and features of its onboard keyboard. Please try it and see for yourself

14. OTHERS: they include, s Health, and Paypal integration.