Samsung Galaxy S5 Active: Ruggedized Version of Galaxy S5 Officially Launched

By Anuj
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After months of rumors and speculations, Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has been launched officially. The much talked about successor to the Galaxy S4 Active is now available for sale in the US through AT&T at present, and has been priced at $714.99 contract-free (about Rs. 41,412 approximately). Users can also avail a 50 % discount on the Gear Fit till July 24.

 

Just like the original Samsung Galaxy S5, this special variant is rugged in nature, and has IP67 certified. The ruggedized version of the Galaxy S5 is water, dust and shock-proof. The device also has a "convenience" key on the side that can launch apps related to outdoor activities. It also comes with a heart rate monitor underneath the camera.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active:Ruggedized Version of Galaxy S5 Goes Official

The phone also comes with a barometer. The Galaxy S5 Active shares the spec sheet with the original Galaxy S5, but there is no info available which proves the existence of the fingerprint scanner on the new device.

Besides the IP67 dust and water resistance capability already present in both devices, the Galaxy S5 Active is MIL-STD 810G certified, meaning the handset can withstand the adverse conditions.

On the spec front, the new Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is no different from the regular Galaxy S5, now available for as low as Rs. 43,000 in Indian market. You'll get to see a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED FHD display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of on-board storage, a microSD card support, and a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera.

The device runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat mobile OS. Other connectivity options include: Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, among other features.

There's no word on the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active for Indian market. Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

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