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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Generally very satisfied with my Samsung phone.

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

    Took awhile to get it 'up and running' properly, but that was the fault of the provider I chose, not the phone. I am pleased with the quality of the phone and it meets my needs professionally and personally.

    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.

    This phone is so easy to work. Everything about this phone is very straight forward , even if you're new to smart phones. I love this phone, it would not disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good phone easy to set up

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

    Samsung does not disappoint with this one great camera quick response time and easy to handle with one hand operation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unpleasant

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

    While it was unlocked it was an AT&T branded phone. And I have Metro PCS. The Sim card worked, but I had limited functionality of the phone. I was very upset and had to return it.

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

    Unlocked phone but not for Boost

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

    I though I'd had read all the details on the website but i guess i didn't. I was unable to get to the store to purchase a new cell phone. I've never had issues w online orders. Unfortunately i got messed up w using the filters when eliminating phones. They took it back but i ended up stuck in a long line in the cell phone area...sigh.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing product

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

    This is so simply to use I would totally recommend this product.

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

    Great camera for outdoors

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

    I really love the camera. If you need very good quality camera this is a shoo in because of it is very high defined HD and is great for the outdoors.my only problem is its capability to zoom on objects.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Phone!

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

    I am in love with my new S5 Samsung Galaxy! It has nice features and easy to navigate. It is unlocked and ready to use!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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

    My son and I love the phone. We didnt want to spend a fortune but wanted to upgrade.This phone is great for our needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Customer service

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a good option

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

    I bought this phone because of the brand and I love Android phones. Sadly, this phone did not meet expectations. It was not powering on properly and really didn't function well. I also did not get good service when I called customer service... Combined I just returned it for Moto X which is surprisingly an excellent choice.

    No, I would not 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.

    Needed an upgrade and replace my wife's old Samsung. She really likes her new phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working after less than a year

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a replacement phone for a Galaxy S4 for a child. It worked fine in the beginning but then began to not hold it's charge and ultimately stopped working after less than a year. Understanding new phones are coming out every year, I would have expected a shorter lifespan than average but the S4 lasted over 3 years.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Geat phone

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

    This phone is good for begginers and offers alot of tools for a common day user. They person i gave it to appreciated this item dearly.

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

    Not as good as claimed

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

    I knew it was not the best one out but it is not as good as what I checked about it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good

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

    Great good good product to use and very fast enough for me to play games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Misleading

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

    Not what I expected for a new phone. The first day that I received the phone from the mail, I took it out the box and it already had problems. The screen would not unlock. When I finally got it to unlock, it would unlock and not unlock off and on. I basically had to continuously try to do a factory reset on it when it was suppose to be brand new. The Best Buy representatives that I spoke with were no help. I needed a new phone but basically they told me I could not exchange it for the same type of phone. Either I had to return it and be phoneless or keep this problem phone. It's cheaply made. The volume side bar has come out and the back it flimsy. I would not recommend this phone especially buying it from Best Buy online.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It was amazing!

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

    Very durable item !! I loved it and not expensive at all

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

    Excellent cell phone Galaxy S5

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

    Galaxi S5 is an excellent cell phone and the attention to the client in Best Buy is super excellent. When I bought in Towson they didn't have in stock but they sent me the product to the hotel in Baltimore. I was there. They are very serious. Now, Galaxy is working very good in Ecuador.

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

    Pretty good... not a lot of storage

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

    Already saying I am out of device storage... seriously?... annoying. But I do like the phone other than that.

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

    Good Phone

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

    S5 is a good phone. Still have apps of AT&T in the phone. But it is not a big problem

    I would recommend this to a friend
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