Launch pad: Top gadget launches of the week

Take a look at the features and highlights of the gadgets out now:

Samsung Galaxy S5

Price: Rs 51,000 onwards

The new Samsung flagship comes with a new rear panel design and has a 5.1-inch full HD super amoled display. Under the hood is an octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable) and a 2,800 mAh battery.

Samsung has introduced a new 16MP rear camera along with features like fingerprint sensor and heart rate monitor in the Galaxy S5.

iBall Cobalt 2

Price: Rs 11,999

Powered by a 1.3Ghz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, the new smartphone from iBall is just 8.9mm slim. Along with a 5-inch HD display, the dual SIM Cobalt 2 also features dual cameras - 12MP rear and 2MP front.

The phone runs Android 4.2 out of the box, but iBall claims it will be upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat. The price includes four additional rear covers in various colours.

HTC Desire 310

Price: Rs 11,700

HTC's new mid range offering comes with a 4.5-inch display (854 x 480 pixels). Hardware includes 1.3Ghz quad core MediaTek processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB storage (expandable).

The dual SIM phone has dual cameras - 5MP rear and VGA front. Its 2,000mAh battery offers a claimed talk time of up to 11 hours on a single charge.

Spice Stellar Mettle Icon

Price: Rs 6,999

This android smartphone from spice features a 5-inch display (854 x 480 pixels) and comes preloaded with features like pop-up video player, intelligent answer, flip to mute and direct call.

It runs on a 1.3Ghz dual core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage (expandable) along with a 1,800mAh battery. It also has dual cameras - 8MP rear and 1.3MP front.