Galaxy S5 vs. Galaxy S4: 5 Reasons to Wait for 2014 Samsung Flagship & Skip GS4

New is not always better but in the case of Galaxy S5, its nearing release date is seen as one major improvement from Samsung - correcting the mistakes and filing in the misses that were represented by the Galaxy S4.

For buyers, especially those currently hunting for a good and high-end Android smartphone to take home, the basic is question would be: Is the Galaxy S5 worth the wait or better get the 10-month old Galaxy S4 now?

Basing on the influx of reports about the GS5, holding off is the best thing to do at the moment and the five reasons provided below should convince Sammy fans to keep their cash for a few more months.

Better build

This is a given as Samsung will definitely make improvements on the final cut of the Galaxy S5. While talks of a metallic finish is yet to be confirmed, it is almost certain that will arrive is a classy handset regardless if the outer material is made of aluminium alloy or the ever trusty polycarbonate.

Not only that the GS5 is an eye-candy, durability is also a prime consideration in the official make of the device. It is safe to assume that all the disappointments generated by the Galaxy S4 will be erased by the new look and feel that the Galaxy S5 will deliver.

New take on Android

Leaks that surfaced last week suggest that as Google is revising Android and so is Samsung. TouchWiz, the skin layering employed in every Galaxy phones, will be modified in time for the Galaxy S5 rollout, likely matching the recent changes as reflected by KitKat 4.4.

Expect a more simplified GS5 user interface that is more responsive to users' demands and requirements. It is said that Samsung is attempting the straightforward functions that Apple brought to the table via the iOS 7-powered iPhone 5S.

In the process, tech experts noted too that with the Galaxy S5, Samsung is accelerating its efforts to hide the Android ecosystem and convince users that they reside inside the Samsung universe.

Monster smartphone

Reports vary but in any case, the Galaxy S5 that is powered by a 64-bit Exynos 6 chip or a quad-core Snapdragon 805 CPU is by any measure a beastly device. This would mean for users faster performance and better mobile gaming experience.

No doubt with a powerhouse CPU, the GS5 will easily overwhelm the GS4 that runs on Exynos 5 or Snapdragon 800 chip, depending on market location.

Solid cam upgrades

One thing is sure, with the Galaxy S5 Samsung is making a big jump on camera smartphone capabilities. As such, not only that the rear cam sensor will be bumped up to 16MP (from the GS4's 13MP) but the camera features and functions will also receive the mandatory enhancements.

The idea is to rival the impressive iPhone camera rendition so Samsung will surely pack the GS5 with a shooter that produces quality clips and pics regardless of lighting/environment condition or user experience.

Fresh features, same price

What makes a smartphone a sure-fire bestseller? Many would say power specs paired with solid pricing and Samsung is likely to follow this model popularised by Google with its Nexus devices.

According to analysts, Samsung has been seeing steep decline on its mobile phones sales no thanks to saturation. To combat this, the company is rumoured to lower its price marks even for the upscale models such as the Galaxy S5 even as the iPhone 6 is seen by experts to carry a more premium price mark from the iPhone 5S.

If these projections pan out, expect on release date that the Galaxy S5 will be a better deal than the Galaxy S4. The former likely will have more attractive price tags and the bonus is fans need not to wait for too long as D-Day could arrive between March and April 2014.