Customers frequently mention the Samsung Galaxy S 5 4G's excellent camera quality and long battery life as significant advantages. Many also appreciate its ease of use and the size of its screen. However, some customers find the phone's price to be a drawback, and a few mention storage limitations.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone! No complaints!
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I stepped up from a ZTE Warp LTE on the Boost network, I originally downgraded from the Iphone 4 a few years ago (the cost of the phone bill was not worth the phone at the time), and I have to say I'm pretty much in love with this phone. It's easy to use and not as limited in movement as my Iphone or even my Android Warp as that phone has very limited storage space and started to bug out within a year.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I Love this phone.
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This is a fantastic phone. I am discovering new features on a daily basis.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous cell phone
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Great cell phone, Best buy I did
Excellents price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
2nd one that had UI error crashing
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this phone is unreliable and the s3 did the same crashed and then the charger did not work. Samsung.would not send a new cord and wanted me to send a receipt....this is the second phone....best buy should have updated the warranty not left it at mar 2015 ...the second one was received Sept 2015
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
camara takes awsome pictures and video
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I love the galaxy s5 i dont think i would every leave the android phones its just perfect... i loveeee it so much.
Takes great picture and the bigger screen is great. Also the chargering is quicker and my battery does last longer then my s3
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic phone
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For the price, this is a fabulous phone. After reviewing the S6, I opted to go with the S5, simply for the battery life and water resistance.
I have not been disappointed. I work from home, and am on my phone 12 hours a day, and never run out of battery life.
Great phone, great camera, great price
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for everyday apps
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Upgraded to this phone from a Samsung Galaxy S III. This phone is much faster, with a better camera (front and rear), video play, speed, and larger screen. The everyday apps like Yelp, Facebook, and ibotta don't freeze like they used to when I had the S III. Phone size is just right for small adult hands. Although this was not a cheap buy (purchased at regular price), this was a great buy. Purchased a rubberized case on ***zon for $3.95, and even though the phone w/ case can be bulky and is not made for an evening bag or clutch, I am very happy with this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
replaced my old HTC
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Replaced my 3year HTC phone that is still giving up, to make a phone call had huge delay, 1g storage is full, ram is 768. Not reliable anymore is a struggle. I was looking at s3 is fast too I seen it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Galaxy S5
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I replaced my broken S2 with the S5. I don't have to be constantly on charge any more. It is much faster and easy to use. A great phone but the price is the worst thing about it. If you currently have a monthly hotspot then you better say goodbye to it. You can't rollover the monthly hotspot to this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone
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I absolutely LOVE my Galaxy S5. I couldn't be happier. It's easy to use, fast, good call reception and takes incredible pictures. The fingerprint security is great and works very well. I have nothing negative to say -- this is the perfect phone and I'm so happy I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Great phone, Camera is amazing, haven't had any problems with it. I upgraded from a Galaxy s3 and there is a big difference. This phone is faster and has a larger, clearer screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and better
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This cell is super fast and the battery charges very quick, also high fidelity camera... I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
In Love
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I am in love with my new phone. I am on it all the time. Even more now lol. I didn't get the 6 because of the no SD option, and also the edge scares me a bit. I feel if I drop it, it having no edges won't be a good picture.
I took one star away because it does got hot after prolonged use. But I am loving the Ultra power save mode that turns it black and white and shuts off unnecessary apps. I was at 8% one day and worried because I was out and about. I turned on U power saving mode and the battery power went up to significantly. Enough to last me till I go and able to make calls just in case.
Faster processing system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
still have'nt figured everything it does out.
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I have been using samsung phones since the transform ultra i bought several years back. This gs5 is unbelieveable. It does everything my tablet does and so much more!
Battery life is the best i have seen on any phone but i still think it should be more, im never happy with phones batteries. I have not had issues with a single app so far and i use alot of em. I am very happy with this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
loooove the size of
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I love my samsung galaxy s5! the display is beautiful and the screen is big enough for me, easy to use and it takes amazing pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does not disappoint
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I owned the s4 before I bought the s5. I must say, I'm very pleased.
First of all, I like the exterior. The back of the phone doesn't get all smudgy with fingerprints because of the design unlike the s4. It is a little larger than the s4. Which I appreciate because I like watching movies on my device. The display is excellent.
I also find that this device is much faster than its predecessor. The camera is awesome. I don't need as much apps as I used to to edit my photos. The fingerprint scanner is an added bonus. Unfortunately, if you're in a hurry to unlock your phone, you'll be finicking on in to get the perfect spot for your finger to slide against the screen. I'm not too fond of that. The heart rate monitor is a very nice added bonus especially for active people.
There are a lot more features but I'm still trying to learn all of them. I'm still trying to customize the phone for myself.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this phone
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I love this phone it is water proof, great picture quality, and has great storage space. Better than the 6 to me.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
All around Great Phone
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The battery life is great, the camera takes awsome pictures, glad I made the decision to get it. The heart monitor has had no real use but may be better in the future. Im still waiting for some great apps in the play store but can't find any. Good for looking at PDFS. I use it for blueprints and can be quite large PDFS but this phone does not fail. Thanks,
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great cell phone that does it all.
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This phone was exactly what I was looking for. Does everything I need it to when on the go and away from home.Takes execellent pictures and easy to transfer to any site you wish.Does just about anything you wish it do or ever wanted to do.Execellent in every way.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Amazing screen size long battery life takes awesome pictures and videos