A sample image taken with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S5 all but confirms that the new handset will feature a 16-megapixel real-facing camera. The otherwise boring photograph was taken with a “Samsung-SM-G900A,” according to its accompanying EXIF data, and it boasts a 5312×2988 resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to break cover next week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While there has been plenty spoken about the smartphone’s hardware specifications and its other variants, there was some doubt over the implementation of the fingerprint scanner in the smartphone.
But those doubts have seemingly been cast aside today after a Samsung insider confirmed the existence of biometric security built into the handset’s home button.
In exactly one week’s time, Samsung will be holding its Unpacked 5 event in Barcelona where it is expected to announce the much-anticipated Galaxy S5. Rumor has it the device will be the first Galaxy smartphone with a super-sharp 2K display, but an early retail listing suggests Samsung will instead be sticking to its trusty 1080p panels for the time being.
At this point we’re all expecting the Galaxy S5 to make its debut at Mobile World Congress later this month, but if you think Samsung’s going to launch it on its own for maximum exposure, you can think again.
The South Korean company reportedly has a number of other devices up its sleeve for the event, including a second-generation Galaxy Gear 2, and the Galaxy Tab 4.
Research firm Idealo claims that the price of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will come down drastically within the first three months of its launch. The figures are based on historical trends for past Galaxy S devices, which have all come down in price quickly after their release.
