ngineered to keep up with your active lifestyle, AT&T and Samsung are bringing the the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active to the U.S. market. Beginning today, the Galaxy S 5 Active is available online and in AT&T stores for zero down or no annual contract. The device is also available for $27.50 per month with AT&T Next 18, $35.75 per month with AT&T Next 12 or $199 with a two-year agreement. Additionally, consumers can save $50 on a Samsung Gear Fit when they purchase the Galaxy S 5 Active.

Besides being shock resistant, water resistant, and having a dust proof casing, the Galaxy S 5 Active has a variety of features:

- Press the convenience key on the side of the Galaxy S 5 Active to launch all of your apps related to outdoor activity.
- Track your heartbeat with the built-in heart rate monitor.
- Keep count of your steps throughout the day, earn medals, and request on-demand nutrition tips with S-Health 4.

The Galaxy S 5 Active has a 2.5GHz quad-core processor and uses Android 4.4 Kit Kat. Ultra Power Saving Mode allows you to still take that important call even though you're running low on battery. It shuts off the non-essential apps and turns the screen to black and white, so you get the maximum battery life.

The phone's 5.1 inch Full HD Super AMOLED display shows video in 1080p while its 16 megapixel rear-facing camera with digital zoom makes it easy to capture pictures with clarity.

Technical Specifications

Battery

• Capacity 2800mAh
• Talk time (hours) Up to 29
• Standby time (days) Up to 20
  

Dimensions

• Size (inches) 5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35
• Weight (ounces) 6.0

Processor :Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.5GHz quad core

Memory:

• Internal memory storage: Up to 16GB
• Expandable memory storage: Up to 128GB
• Memory format: microSD
• RAM 2GB

  
  Wireless Technology:

  • 4G LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, and 29
  • 4G HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul
  • 3G - UMTS: 850/1900/2100MHz
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  • Wi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO
  • 5GHz Wi-Fi-capable
  • Near Field Communication (NFC): Open, secure, ISIS-ready
  • Bluetooth technology: v4.0 LE
  • Mobile hotspot - Up to 8 devices
  • FOTA capable - upgrade Firmware OverThe Air
    

  Operating System: Android v4.4 (KitKat)
  Display:

  • Display size: (inches) 5.1
  • Resolution (pixels): 1920x1080 Full HD Super AMOLED
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Colors: 16 million
    

  Keyboard: Touchscreen Predictive text for fast typing