Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Date Nears: Current Availability And Pre-Registration Details For US, UK, Canada And Others [UPDATED]

With the Samsung Galaxy S5 now official, some questions still lingering on consumers' minds are: When will this new device be available at retailers? And how much will it cost?

Pricing and availability information for the Samsung Galaxy S5 began to surface soon after Samsung’s Unpacked 2014 Episode 1 event Monday afternoon (depending on your time zone). Several carriers and retailers around the world have confirmed that they will carry the Galaxy S5.

Starting April 11, the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available in 150 countries. Customers should keep in mind that some carriers and retailers’ availability dates may vary. While pricing details aren't yet available, the device is expected to retail for $199-$240 on-contract and $550-$650 off-contract, which is the typical price range for Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S5 U.S. Carriers and Retailers

AT&T: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Sprint: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available and includes a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.

T-Mobile: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available and includes a chance to win a free Galaxy S5 and S-View Flip Cover.

U.S. Cellular: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5. Ordering information will be available soon.

Verizon: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Metro PCS: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available.

Radio Shack: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available online and in stores starting Monday.

Best Buy: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. More information is available here or via text MOBILE to 22891.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Canadian Carriers and Retailers

Bell: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available.

EastLink: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

Fido: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

Koodo: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

MTS: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Preregistration is available.

Rogers: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

SaskTel: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

Telus: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Videotron: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Virgin Mobile: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Wind Mobile: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 in April. Ordering information will be available soon.

Samsung Galaxy S5 European (UK) Carriers and Retailers

EE: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Vodafone: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Carphone Warehouse: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Phones 4U: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Three: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Australian Carriers and Retailers

Optus: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Vodafone AU: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Telstra: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Preregistration is available.

Virgin Mobile: Confirms it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S5 “soon.” Ordering information will be available soon.

About the Samsung Galaxy S5

The Samsung Galaxy S5 includes a 5.1-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 2.5GHz quad-core ARM chip (believed to be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801), 2GB mobile RAM as well as 16GB and 32GB internal storage options with microSD expansion, and networking and connectivity, including 802.11ac MIMO and LTE Cat. 4 and a 2800mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is water and dustproof, with an Ingress Protection Rating of IP67. That means the device can function in water for up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water. The 16-megapixel-rear camera on the S5 includes auto focus technology, selective focus and HDR rich tone. The device also includes a 2.1-megapixel front camera. New sensors on the Galaxy S5 include a heart rate sensor and fingerprint scanner. The latter acts as a simple, yet effective means of security. Easy user verification with the finger scanner can speed up the online purchasing process. It also powers a "private mode," which acts as a personal storage area for confidential documents as well as a "kid mode," where parents can choose apps used by their children.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g in dimensions, features USB 3.0 and runs the Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. The device’s exterior design features a perforated back panel and four color options: blue, white, black and gold. Samsung also has updated its on-screen environment with a less cluttered user interface and updated settings menu.

Are you going to preregister for the Samsung Galaxy S5? Let us know in the comments below.

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