Samsung launches Smartphone "Galaxy S5" with heartbeat sensor

Galaxy S5 smartphone with heart rate sensor presented in event at Samsung Galaxy Studio.

Galaxy S5, could pave the way for the handset to be designated as a “medical equipment” in South Korea, according to a new report.

The technology that Samsung uses isn't new, but it's the first time we've seen it in a smartphone. It works by shining the phone's LED light on your fingertip, letting the sensor detect the blood flow beneath the skin.

One of the many new features in the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is a heart-rate sensor. Built into the phone next to the camera flash, the sensor can read a person's heart rate when he holds his finger up to it for a few seconds.

Other Features: The GS5 has a bigger screen than its predecessor (5.1-in to the GS4's 5-in), though it's still 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution. That bigger screen leads to a slightly bigger phone, as well as an extra 15 g (0.53 oz) of weight. The GS5 continues Samsung's recent trend of launching its devices with the latest version of Android, as this puppy runs 4.4.2 KitKat. Along with a 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, the 2014 Galaxy flagship also has a bigger battery: this time toting a plentiful 2,800.