Customer Ratings & Reviews

I switched to the galaxy s5 after having an iphone 4s for 2 years. I was a bit hesitant, but my friends showed me the awesome features the galaxy has that the iphone just doesnt offer. The camera quality is good, though you have to mess with the settings to be able to take good pictures (there are just so many options, its kinda crazy). it runs apps fast and downloads quickly too. it took a little getting used to after not being able to customize anything on my iphone, but i am absolutely in love with this phone. the battery life is so much better than my iphone was, and i've had my galaxy s5 for over a month now!

This phone is great! I upgraded from the Galaxy2 skyrocket and love the great sound, large screen, and extended battery life. Very user friendly. Great that it's waterproof, love that! Only draw back is it's large size for small hands for texting.

Switching from an iPhone 5c to this was liberating. Everything is customizable. The screen is big and beautiful. The battery life is remarkable considering how much I use it. Very happy I made the switch.

The screen size is good for looking at videos. The display is crystal clear and the battery life is good. I can get through an entire day on 1 full charge. I like the way they include the USB 3 cable but it can still use all of the other micro USB cables that you own.

I just upgraded from a Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S5. Wow, what an improvement. Battery life is very improved. I went from charging my S3 2-3 times daily to the S5 which is lasting all day.... The interface in much cleaner and the screen is really HD quality....

I have had iPhones. This beats them hands down. The screen is large and easy to see. The colors are vivid and clear. The 16 mp camera takes fantastic pictures. My favorite part is if you don't know how to use something, it has the "device help". That is so much better than calling Apple or going to the genius bar. What a joke that is ! It is so easy to navigate. The features like the Health Monitor are easy to use and valuable if you need it. I have people stop and look at it and ask me what kind of phone it is. They are amazed ! I would highly recommend this phone instead of an iPhone any day.

DURABILITY: If there is one new feature on the S5 that is a game changer it's got to be the IP67 certification. IP67 certified means the S5 has total protection against dust and can survive being underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1m or less. In order to be protected against water the S5 has a little plastic plug to cover the charging jack on the bottom of the phone. This needs to be in place and the back must be properly snapped into place to prevent water damage. I'm not about to test the IP67 certification however the guys at TechSmartt performed 2 water tests on the S5 that can be viewed on YouTube. First they let the S5 sit in pool at a depth of 1m for 1 hour, not 30 minutes. Second they sent the S5 through a normal wash cycle in a washing machine while in the pocket of a pair of jeans. In both tests, the S5 survived and functioned perfectly afterward.

After having it for a few days. I wondered why it took me so long to leave a iPhone and get the S5. Know some people are crying about the plastic back. I like the plastic back. Makes it easy to take it off and put the Micro SD card in and if you carry a spare battery. you can put it in. And the water proof to 1 meter for 30 minutes is great. Lets see the iPhone do that. Got a Platinum case with the belt clip from Best Buy that made a great setup too. After you look at like a 41" Tv hard to go back to a 19" Like the operating system the Samsung is on. Great camera. Want to say Thank You to Samsung for having your people in Best Buy to help with transferring my files from my iPhone to my Samsung Galaxy S5. And helping me set the phone up. And when I have a question about my phone I can go to Best Buy or call not he phone and the support is Bar None. Just bought a Samsung Tab 3 tablet for a friend that was down for a while. He hasn't had a computer in 10 yrs. He has to go to where there is a Wi Fi. But he is amazed at how well it operates. Too bad it don't have 16 Gb instead of 8. But glad it will take a Micro SD card. This tablet will help him connect with the rest of the world again. All I can say it Thank you Samsung and Best buy for all the Products and support. Wished the phone carriers would do less Advertising and put more phone towers so people in the country could have better service.

I had a Galaxy 2, 3 and now 5. Loved all of them! Camera is TOP of the line! Apps fast to open. Use it daily for social media. Couldn't be happier!

Camera app is better than my dedicated digital camera, Setting up the phone for email and other features I wanted was easy. Apps are plentiful and easy to download and use. Only dislike is that the User Manual is not as good as I would like.

This phone is great!!! Love how easy it is to change settings. Easy to change phone volume, mode settings, etc. The battery seems to hold its charge well- haven't needed to use my power pack at all with this phone!! Would highly recommend.

This is my first smart phone and I love it. This phone was very easy to figure out and all my contacts transferred from my old phone, facebook, and skype. The camera is also great.

I was not expecting much of an improvement over my older Galaxy S-4, however this phone is much snappier, with many more features and fits my lifestyle much better. There is a visible difference in picture and video quality too.

I had iphones since the 3G came out but the Galaxy S5 had all the features and benefits to make switching easy. Screen size is impressive, video player is fantastic and the file sharing capability is by far life changing. Texting via iMessage on the iphone is better than the built in Galaxy messaging, this is something android should look to duplicate. Battery life is great and the advanced camera and features is a joy.

I don't really have any complaints but the S5 really isn't that much different than my S3. I'm still trying to figure the camera out bc it is supposed to be awesome. I miss the menu button that they changed to an app killer. I don't regret buying it but I'm not feeling like it's as special as I thought it was going to be. The battery life has been great. I like the sturdy new power cord. I like the size and weight.

I found the camera very easy to use , this is my first smart phone so I anticipated problems ..I am very pleased with the picture quality and ease of taking pictures , happy with the battery life ...no complaints ...

Upgraded my S3 to the S5 and the size is quite a bit bigger. I have average size hands but don't find the size to be an issue. I can use it with one hand without a problem. The Note series would be too large for one handed operation. There are a multitude of customization's available to make the S5 fit your usage. I really like the option to turn off apps that I am not using to help save battery life. The camera takes excellent pictures and the HD video is second to none. Overall this is a fantastic phone.

this is a great phone. I had a S3 that I HATED from day one. I was leary going to a new Samsung product, but I LOVE IT. The battery will last my entire work day and I use it a lot for work. I plug in on the way home and while making dinner maybe 30 mins. It last the rest of the night. The photos are just as great if not better than the S3. It is much easier to use. It is similar formating to the S4 so if you are use to that then it will be the same. The S3 had different keys so it took a little getting use to but this is much much easier to use.

This is my first smart phone. I like it very much. The camera is the best thing about the phone. The size is just right.

I had the Galaxy S4 prior and decided to get this because of some of the features. I simply love Samsung's products alot. This phone is easy to see the screen when you are using the internet, and it is easy to use the keyboard for people like me who have fatter fingers. I am extremely happy with this device. I just wish that they didn't load so many programs on there that I do use or else allow us to uninstall them to remove them.