Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S5 To Go In Mass Production In January 2014

According to the latest reports which came from South Korea Samsung is planning to start the mass production of its alleged smartphone dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S5. And its said that the company will produce around 800,000 to 1 million units of the phone, which is expected to increase to 8-10 million by March of 2014.

Galaxy S5 is likely to go on sale in February or March of 2014. And news coming from ET News suggest there will be two variants of S5 one of which will come with metal body and curved display, another with plastic body and non-flexible AMOLED display. 

Samsung Galaxy S5 likely to be powered by a 64-bit Exynos octa-core processor and a 5-inch display. Its features also includes a 16MP rear camera, 3GB of RAM, 4000 mAh battery, and an Android 4.4 KitKat platform.

Along with it ET News also mentioned that Samsung will also reveal the next-generation Galaxy Gear watch with Galaxy S5

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Samsung Galaxy S4 VS HTC One Max

Samsung Galaxy S 4 is the fastest selling Android phone ,powers a 5-inches super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080x1920). Under the hood there is a Exynos 5Ocata 5410 Octa core processor with a 2GB of RAM. While HTC One Max the latest flagship of HTC delivers a 5.9-inches full HD screen with 1080x1920 pixles. The handset is powered by a 1.7GHz quad core processor with 2GB of RAM. Here's the full comparison : 

Design

Usually all Samsung devices looks same and there is hardly any difference in looks of Samsung Galaxy S 4 ans S 3. If you see both the devices from a distance you will not be able  to differentiate them as both looks same. Galaxy S4 features includes a 5-inch screen(441 ppi). Device measures 136.6x69.8x7.9 mm and weighs 130g,  much lighter than HTC One Max. 

Where as HTC One Max HTC's latest flagship has almost same design as that of its successor HTC One. It powers a 5.9-inch screen which is a bit larger than HTC One. HTC One measures 164.5x82.5x10.29 mm and weighs 147g, this new device from HTC is larger and heavier than the S4. 

Specs

Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered by the latest Exynos 5Ocata 5410 Octa core processor with a 2GB of RAM. On the back side there is a 13MP rear camera shooter and a 2MP front-facing camera shooter. Along with it it has an infrared LED transmitter, 4G LTE, 16-64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot and Bluetooth 4.0. Moreover the device runs on an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It features a Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery (Talk time up to 17 hours for 3g and standby time up to 370 hours for 3G).

Where as HTC One Max powers a quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.7GHz and a 2GB RAM. There is a HTC Ultra Pixel Camera and a 2.1MP front-facing camera. Its features also includes an Android 4.3 OS along with Sense 5.5 UI. Its connectivity option includes a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, DJNA wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer, HTC Connect, Support consumer infrared remote control, micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection).

Battery

It features a Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery (Talk time up to 17 hours for 3g and standby time up to 370 hours for 3G). Where as HTC One Max features a Li-polymer 3300 mAh Talk time up to 25 hours for WCDMA, up to 28 hours for CDMA and Standby time up to 585 hours for WCDMA, up to 393 hours for CDMA. 

Here's full specs sheet comparison:

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Android 4.4 KitKat Update Rolling Out For Samsung Galaxy S 4 And HTC One

Finally, Android 4.4 KitKat update is rolling out for both Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. Google today unveiled this news via Android page on Google+, which means the update is currently available now. 

 Earlier only the Moto X, Nexus (5, 7, 10, 4) users got the update but now the update has come to Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One. This time the update is only available for Google Play edition users and the regular version of will receive the KitKat update at a later date says Google.

The update bring new features to the operating system including an updated version of Google Now, updated dialler app a restyled taskbar, improved multitasking, Hangouts integration with SMS/MMS and much more.

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Nexus 5 VS Xperia Z

Nexus 5 as we all know launched recently along with Android's new operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. Nexus 5 delivers an intelligently simple design and showcases a stunning full HD display and is available in two color variants: Black and White.

 While Xperia Z was officially announced in January earlier this year which is a dust and water resistant device. 5-inches Sony's Xperia Z is powered by Sony’s Mobile Bravia 2 engine and Gorilla Glass.

Design

Nexus 5 comes with a 4.95-inch 1920×1080 display (445 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3. As it features a 5-inch screen the phone itself is pretty large. The phone is lite in weight in comparison to Nexus 4 and all other Nexus devices. The phone measures 69.17 x 137.84 x 8.59 mm and weighs around 130gm. As we all know that there is no microSD card slot so you have to manage with the internal storage only.

While Xperia Z features a 5-inches 1920x1080 pixels display with Sony’s Mobile Bravia 2 engine and Gorilla Glass. The phone in comparison to Nexus 5 is pretty heavier as it weighs around 146gm. Dimensions of the phone are 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm which means the handset is 7.9mm slim. If we see overall design of the phone, it is a bit boring. Morover its the first smartphone to sport a Full HD (1920 x 1080) display.

Specs

Specs of Nexus 5 are pretty good as the handset is powered by Android's all new operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. Nexus 5 features includes a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a 2GB of RAM. Its connectvity option includes: microUSB, SlimPort enabled, 3.5mm stereo audio jack, Dual microphones, Ceramic power and volume buttons. 

While Sony's Xperia Z which is a dust and water resistant smartphone is powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a 2GB of RAM. The phone runs on an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Its connectivity option includes a 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA), aGPS, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, DLNA Certified, GLONASS ,HDMI via MHL support, Media Go, Media Transfer Protocol support, Micro USB support, Native USB tethering, NFC, PC Companion, Screen mirroring, USB charging, Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality.

Camera

If we talk about camera Nexus 5 packs a 1.3MP front facing camera; 8MP rear facing with OIS while Xperia Z packs a 13 megapixel Exmor RS camera with Auto focus and flash and 2.2 MP, Exmor R, front facing camera (1080p).

Storage and Battery

Nexus 5 as we all know does not have any microSD card slot so we have to manage with internal storage only. The device comes in two versions: 16GB or 32GB, so you can choose according to your need.Nexus 5 features a 2300mAh of battery. While Xperia Z packs a microSD card slot which is expandable upto 32GB and a 2300mAh of battery is also there.

Here is the key specs comparison:

Price Details

There is not much price difference between Nexus 5 and Sony Xperia Z. Nexus 5 is priced at $349 for the 16GB variant while the 32GB model costs at $399. While Xperia Z price is getting down now you can have the Xperia Z for around $500.

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Nexus 4 VS Nexus 5

Google officially announced its latest flagship smartphone Nexus 5 at a press conference which held on Thursday. Along with it Google also released Android's latest operating system i.e Android 4.4 KitKat. Nexus 5 is successor to Google's Nexus 4, which revealed last year. Both Nexus 5 and Nexus 4 are best deal for those looking for a value for money performance Android smartphone.

Nexus 4 is powered by a 4.7-inch WXGA IPS HD (1280x768p) display with corning Gorilla Glass where as Nexus 5 features a 4.95-inch 1920 x 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The main feature in Nexus 5 is that it runs on a new operating system Android 4.4 KitKat which Google announced along with the device. 

Nexus 4 as we all know, has been removed from Google Play Store but Nexus 5 now been listed on the Indian Google Play store with a pricing of Rs. 28,999. Google has changed a lot of things in its new flagship, here's the full comparison between both handsets:

Price Details

Nexus 4 when released was priced at $349 for 16GB, and in the begining of the 2013 got a $100 price cut. Where as Nexus 5 is price at $349 for the 16GB variant while the 32GB model costs at $399. 

Nexus 4 hit Indian shelves in May, Google launched it at Rs. 25,999 for 16GB version. Where as the Nexus 5 has been priced at Rs. 28,999 for the 16GB model while the 32GB variant is listed for Rs. 32,999.

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Nexus 5 VS HTC One VS Samsung Galaxy S4

Google officially announced its latest flagship smartphone Nexus 5 at a press conference which held on Thursday. Along with it Google also released Android's latest operating system  i.e Android 4.4 KitKat.

Nexus 5 is now available and you can buy it from Google, for 16 GB version it will cost $349 and for 32GB version you have to pay $399. In this article we have compare the Nexus 5 with the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4. Tell us via comments which phone you like the most. So, here's full stack up:

Design

Google's new flagship Nexus 5 features a 4.95-inch 1920×1080 display (445 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Device measures 69.17 x 137.84 x 8.59 mm and weighs around 4.59 ounces (130g). 

Where as HTC One which is currently the best smartphone of the year powers an 4.7 inch, Full HD 1080p, 468 PPI display. HTC One measures 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm, it is slightly heavier than Nexus 5 as it weighs around 143g.

Samsung Galaxy S4 as we all know is the fastest selling Android smartphone ever made. The smartphone powers a 5-inch full HD Super AMOLED display that has 441 ppi. S4 measures 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm and weighs 130g.

Specs

Coming to the specs LG Nexus 5 features includes a 1.3MP front facing camera and a 8MP rear facing with OIS. The handset is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. Under the hood there is a 2GB of RAM and it runs on an Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Its connectivity option includes Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC (Android Beam) / Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB, SlimPort enabled, 3.5mm stereo audio jack, Dual microphones, Ceramic power and volume buttons. It has 2300 mAh of battery(Talk time up to 17 hours and Standby time up to 300 hours). 

Whereas HTC One is a device which is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB of RAM. If we talk about its camera HTC One has 2.1 MP front camera and a HTC UltraPixel Camera (main). In addition to all these things HTC One has runs on an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS and has a new user experience with Sense 5. Its connectivity option includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared and Micro-USB. It also has a battery of 2300 mAh (Talk time up to 18 hours for 3G and Standby time up to 500 hours for 3G).

Samsung Galaxy S4, successor to the extremely popular Galaxy S III is world's fastest selling-smartphone. The smartphone is powered by the latest Exynos 5Ocata 5410 Octa core processor with a 2GB of RAM. It has  a 13MP rear camera shooter and a 2MP front-facing camera shooter. Along with it it has an infrared LED transmitter, 4G LTE, 16-64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot and Bluetooth 4.0. Moreover the device runs on an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It features a Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery (Talk time up to 17 hours for 3g and standby time up to 370 hours for 3G).

Price Details

Nexus 5 is priced at $349 or $399 where as HTC One is priced at $599.99 and Samsung Galaxy S4 at $500. We can simply see that there is a huge price difference between the Nexus 5 and HTC One and Galaxy S4. And at such price Nexus 5 is offering really fantastic features and a new Android OS (KitKat). And gives a killer combination of the fastest hardware and the latest software for a great price

So, which one you will buy? I think the Nexus 5 offers the best overall value. What do you think? Tell us your views via comments below.

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