Samsung Galaxy S5 looks to dethrone Apple iPhone 5S
Five months after the release of Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5S, rival Samsung Electronics is looking to shift attention to its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, with a launch event on Monday. Seoul-based Samsung is holding a product unveiling at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It will be Samsung’s chance to wow high-end consumers with its new top-of-the-line handset. The Galaxy S5 reportedly sports a brand new design that makes it dustproof and waterproof. Plus, it is rumored to be the first with a bezel-free display. Like the iPhone 5S, the Galaxy S5 is said to include a fingerprint scanner for security. Synaptics (SYNA) reportedly is supplying the fingerprint-sensor technology for the Samsung phone. The Galaxy S5 also could feature eye-scanning security technology, according to media reports. It’s likely to include a speedier processor, possibly a 64-bit chip to match the processor in Apple ‘s (AAPL) iPhone 5S. Improvements to the main camera and battery life also have been speculated.