![]() ![]() Unlike the Z2 (which is actually thinner and lighter), the S5 is not only slightly longer, but also thicker and heavier than its predecessor, coming in at 145g - 15g heavier than the S4. Like Sony's Z2, Samsung has bumped up the screen size on the S5, which grows to 5.1-inches. On the plus side, the dimpled rear does give the S5 a rather nice texture and feel, and it's certainly more grippy than the glossy plastic of previous Samsung phones. The gold version was also rather famously compared to a band-aid. The 'modern glam look' seems to refer to the dimpled pattern on the battery cover, which is really the only aesthetic that makes it different from Samsung's other devices - as you can imagine, we don't feel that this really lives up to Samsung's description. While Samsung has been touting the S5 as having a 'modern glam look', as you can see, the back cover is really all its referring to. The gold however does have matching gold bezels, so we'll forgive Samsung for late shipments there. No word yet on when blue or gold will be available, which is pretty disappointing considering that the blue is identical to the black, except with a different color removable battery cover. The S5 will be available in four colors, Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue, and Copper Gold, although in Singapore at least, only Black and White will be available at launch. Looking almost identical to the S4 - and looking back further, the Galaxy S3 too - the S5 retains the usual entirely plastic build, which includes the same rounded corners and 'chrome' ridged edges. If there's one thing that hasn't advanced, it's Samsung's design aesthetic. ![]()
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