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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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78%
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to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Galaxy S 5 for its reasonable price, great camera, user-friendly interface, and the convenience of being unlocked. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the phone's battery life and the presence of the AT&T logo despite being advertised as unlocked.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second Samsung Galaxy S5! Initially I searched for the best android camera phone and this model fits the mark. Additionally, you can replace the battery instead of buying yet another phone. Even when dropped into water without the seal closure, merely removing cover and wiping restored my phone twice so far. Size is very convenient as well. Great purchase, especially now reduced in price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too many features to describe. I upgraded from the s4 and love it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet phone!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An upgrade from my Sony Xperia and couldn't be happier. Price and delivery was right on target as it always is with Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatest phone I ever had

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything function flawlessly. The size and quality is the best I ever had. Never leave home without it. It's a must have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    just one problem.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beware of buying a phone from a diffrent phone company of the one you planing on activating with, because usually , like in my case, the company wont be able to add hotspot capabilities and/or wont be able to have a protection plan... . F.y.i. geek squad offers protection plans ......other than that ,, awsooooome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good phone and great price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it is the AT&T model smg-900a. it works great. is unlocked. I got it for $350. sometimes it can be $400. this one came with the original fast charger.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Premier Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything you would expect from an Android phone very well. While still maintaining a replacable battery and microSD slot there's very little more you can ask from it. Being unlocked, its specs make it usable practically anywhere in the world.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal on unlocked Samsung s5

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good price for an unlocked phone. Works well. It is an att phone so perfect for us. Only $350

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Unable to enjoy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone would not charge due to a defect in the charger so unable to use the phone after activated. Took to Best Buy store, associates very helpful and identified the problem but had to return and get another model phone due to limited stock. However, based on my experience with Samsung Galaxy phones I would recommend it to a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Can you hear me now?????

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nobody talks about call quality. Ok, its mostly about the service, (Verizon.) But with 6 towers around me and 4G LTE service(according to my phone???) why do I still only get 2 bars and lousy voice reception? Could it be the phone? Lets ask the elephant in the room...Can you hear me now?????

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I don’t think it was new

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I ordered the phone it said it was new, when I got it there was a few scratches and the box was not sealed. It must be refurb.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELLENT ALL AROUND PHONE!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I started using a Galaxy S5 for work and I appreciated all of its functionality. I liked it so much that I bought one for personal use. The camera takes very good pictures and there are tons of apps available for this phone. The only complaint I have is that I didn't buy one sooner!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not ture unlocked phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product description said it's an unlocked phone. However, it's an AT&T unlocked phone. As such, the phone comes with a lot of AT&T pre-installed app which I don't use, since I am a T-Mobile user.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good Cell- bad quality on mic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had Samsung Galaxy for many years, by changing to this new model I found that only headsets for samsung can be used to have the mic enable. Also, i am having issues with the mic when using speakers. The volume in speakers is not as good as previous versions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the new S5. It does everything it's supposed to and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had the Samsung Galaxy S5 for over a week now and I think it is an excellent phone. I have AT&T for my provider so I have had no provider problems. I upgraded from a S3 which was starting to have some problems, like not charging in a car and GPS not working. I did not want to spend a lot on a new S8 and for the price this was a great buy. Came in the original box and looks brand new. Loving it so far. No complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Unlocked

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone was unlocked and easy to use I switched this from cricket to att gsm

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I buy this phone for my son and he is yy happy Its too easy for use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Android Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Phone, easy to use, lots of features. Fast processor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellant

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product of samsung beats even the latest S6 with certain features which are not there in the newer version like expandable memory, change batteries, etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend