MetroPCS Launches Samsung Galaxy S5 For $649

Humberto Saabedra

Metro PCS Samsung Galaxy S5After teasing its release for the past few weeks, MetroPCS has officially launched its Samsung Galaxy S5 as a timed retail exclusive. The carrier is listing the phone for $649.99+tax. The phone is identical to the version launched on T-Mobile, the only difference is branding. The phone features the following:

  • 5.1-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display
  • 2.5 GHz quad-core processor
  • 16 MP camera  + 2 MP front facing camera
  • 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
  • S Health heart monitor functionality and fitness tracker
  • Fingerprint sensor

The phone will be available online within the next few weeks.

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Journalist since 2006, initially covering the retail wireless sector before pivoting to anime and manga trade reporting in 2008. Founder and publisher of AnimeNews.biz (2008–2017), followed by a 13-year tenure at Crunchyroll News (2011–2024) and launching K-Comics Beat with Comics Beat in 2024. Now stripping away consumer noise to build independent, data-backed intelligence desks focused on cross-border licensing telemetry, production committee balance sheets, and industrial supply-chain forensics.

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