Samsung said in a report that its flagship device is particularly popular in countries like France, Saudi Arabia, and India where resistance to elements such as dust is critical. The S5 has enhanced protection features including IP67 dust and water resistance. The device continues to enjoy positive reviews from the interwebs that praise its protection features and remarkable display. The S5 is competing with HTC’s flagship device, the HTC One (M8) which was released in Match. Samsung is due to extend the smartphone’s availability in 25 additional countries over the next few weeks. Image: Samsung: Customers line up for the Galaxy S5 in Paris, France.