Samsung recently took covers off its much-awaited flagship smartphone Galaxy S5. Now the internet media is abuzz with rumours that another version of the model is in the works. The company will position the new new version under its rumoured premium Galaxy F series.
This means that the upcoming device - which is expected to have a metal body - will be placed above the current model of Galaxy S5.
As per a report by Korean newspaper ET News, Samsung will unveil the metal-bodied Galaxy S5 in May this year. The plastic version of the device goes on sale on April 11 in 150 countries, including India.
However, the metal frame will not be the only new feature of the upcoming variant of Galaxy S5. The device will have a high resolution 2K (2560x1440p) screen, compared to the 1920x1080p display of the current model. Other features include 3GB RAM (vs 2GB in Galaxy S5), Samsung's proprietary 64-bit Exynos Infinity processor and optical image stabilization in the camera.
Wondering why Samsung did not unveil the Galaxy F alongside the Galaxy S5? According to Twitter user Ricciolo, the company is waiting for the announcement of the successor of HTC One, scheduled for March 28, before making its next move. Last year, HTC won accolades from all segments for the premium build quality of its One smartphone, whereas Galaxy S4 was derided for its plastic shell.
It is also said that Galaxy F will be a new line of premium devices that will be placed not only above the Galaxy S series, but also the Galaxy Note range.
According to a Bloomberg report, Samsung will price the Galaxy S5 cheaper than its predecessor, Galaxy S4, due to pressure from telecom carriers. However, such telecom operator subsidies are not applicable in India and all phones (barring iPhone 5S and 5C by Reliance Communications) are sold off-contract. Galaxy S4 hit the Indian market at Rs 41,500 last year.
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