BENGALURU: Samsung Electronics (Samsung) organised a consumer event in Bengaluru on Thursday on the occasion of Galaxy S5 arrival in India. Ace choreographer, Prasad Bidappa showcased the innovative Galaxy S5 and new Gear series to Samsung customers. Galaxy S5 will be available across India through Samsung's retail stores and e-commerce sites from 11 April, 2014.

Samsung says that the Galaxy S5 transforms the smartphone experience blending features that matter most to consumers bringing innovation into day-to-day use. It combines an advanced camera, the fast network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device protection features as consumers stay fit and connected in style.

The company claims that the Galaxy S5 blends iconic Samsung design with modern trends to appeal to a range of consumer tastes and interests. The Galaxy S5 features a perforated pattern on the back cover creating a modern glam look. Its new sleek, contoured shape comes in an array of vivid colours, including charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold, to complement the style of the individual consumer.

Capturing and saving precious memories is one of the most important smartphone features today. The new Galaxy S5 offers superior camera functionality, featuring a 16 megapixel camera with an enhanced menu and user interface that allow consumers to effortlessly take, edit and share photos.

Samsung further claims that the Galaxy S5 offers the world's fastest autofocus speed up to 0.3 seconds and the advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR) reproduces natural light and color with striking intensity at any occasion. Also, the new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background. With this capability, consumers no longer need a special lens kit to create a shallow depth of field (DOF) effect.

The Galaxy S5 offers the fastest Wi-Fi performance available today, ensuring blazing fast data speeds for unrivaled media consumption and productivity