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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2986 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the Galaxy S 5 4G LTE Cell Phone's excellent camera quality, long battery life, and ease of use. Many also appreciate the large screen size and the phone's additional features. Positive feedback also includes its water resistance and design. A small number of users expressed concern about the charging port cover.

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    Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best phone ever

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

    I recently upgraded my phone from the stoneage galaxy s2 to the galaxy s5 all i can say is WOW. This phone is awesome very fast and i love the big screen . The battery last so much longer only have to charge my phone once a day. It takes amazing pics and videos and i love the fitness apps and features on it best purchase i have made in a long time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing phone!!!!

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

    The blue color is gorgeous...so much better than the white I had previously on the s3. I was in LOVE with the s3 and the s5 is even better. Love the screen size. Excellent screen quality and camera takes amazing pictures. How can you NOT love this phone???

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable, easy to use phone with lots of features

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

    This phone is very easy to use. Very intuitive. It was an upgrade from an SG3 which was also easy. No big learning curve and Samsung has built in lots of excellent functions. Seems to be very durable with an excellent battery and fast charging with the supplied USB 3.0 charger/cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic phone, even for a year old one.

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

    Even though it's a year old and the S6 has come out, the Galaxy S5 is still awesome. I had to replace aging Galaxy S3, and the S6 was a little outside my price range, even for an upgrade. But the S5 was $1 with a two-year contract, so who was I to argue? The battery life is phenomenal, the camera is fantastic, and the overall feel is miles above what I expected. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone!

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

    This is a Super phone! Long battery life,fast processor, takes Great pictures,and has wonderful sound quality!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great! !

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

    Always had Motorola before. Glad I switched. Great camera. Good battery life. Operates quickly and smoothly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Screen size

    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 traded in a NOTE II and I miss my stylus. Other than that the S5 rates a five in all areas. I especially like the water resistant rating and the size. The camera is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Processor speed

    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 had spent time researching what phone to get, while I know there are some who would only go Iphone, my allegiance has always been towards android (right, wrong or indifferent). The durability of the phone is great, it is fast, great battery life. The only thing I wish is that the Battery door was better, it is a little flimsy and my 2 year old already ripped one off. Outside of that, I would highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen size

    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 have had almost all of the Samsung Galaxy S phones, and this is by far my favorite. I love the fingerprint unlock feature, the larger screen (vs S4), the much longer battery life, the faster usb transfer speed, and the lower weight. Also, it's blue, which is a color not available from Verizon directly. It uses a wider charger than the normal micro usb, but it can charge from a micro cable, just more slowly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No need to upgrade to the S6, because the S5 rocks

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

    Samsung's S5 is an amazing smartphone, with awesome features, including great camera, fast processor, and more. Plus, the S5 allows you to add an SD card for added external memory(something the S6 will NOT allow). For people like me, who store 4,000 songs, it's a necessity! You WON'T go wrong with the S5. I love it. :)

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

    Fast, capable, and stylish

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

    A lot of Android phones are serviceable, but if you want fast, stylish and waterproof you can't find much better than the G5. It's done anything I've asked of it and not once dropped a call or crashed an app or lost any performance yet. We'll see how it goes over another year, but so far so good with no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 1st smart phone

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

    We finally made the jump to smart phones for the family and this was a great choice. It's easy to learn and operate and the battery life is very good, only needing a charge every 2 - 3 days with normal use. Slim design and easy controls and a very good camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A worthy Galaxy S4 upgrade.

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

    Upgraded my wife's S4...so far she loves it and it's been a reliable handset. Running lollipop is a plus and the larger screen is just right. It's snappy and responsive; and if you don't wanna pay full or contract price for the S6, you're money is definitely well spent here. We got it while it was a penny.

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

    Amazing phone!

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

    I purchased the Galaxy S5 to replace my 2 year old Motorola Droid. I went in with 3 different types of phones that I wanted to look at; the Galaxy won. It had more features, was easier to use, the camera was better, and I loved the look and feel of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing phone

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

    Love the large screen. Easy and smooth control. Great color and sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Size Screen

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

    The screen for this phone is bigger than my last phone (which was also a Samsung). Much easier to see. Easy to get to learn as it is the same company I have been using. Easier to type a text message.

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

    Not my first smart phone, but the best by far!

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

    The Galaxy S5 is easy to use and intuitive. It is large enough to type a text or view a video comfortably - important when you're in your seventh decade! You can read emails or update your status on social media without resorting to reading glasses, yet it is compact enough to carry around in my front pocket. The camera is great, making it easy to shoot, edit and share photos. I'm enjoying this phone enormously.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use, Screen size

    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 takes great photos and is easy to use. Love the bigger size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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 got this phone when I switched to Verizon from metro and I couldn't be happier wit my purchase. Phone is fast, has lots of storage, and takes great pictures. Only thing I don't like is all the dumb apps that you can't uninstall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Processor speed

    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 purchased the Samsung Galaxy S5 to replace my Samsung Galaxy S4. I liked my S4, but wanted something a little better. The S5 is MUCH better than the S4 (which was still a decent phone). It's more intuitive and faster. I have only had to reboot it once and the battery life is better than I expected. You can set quick contacts, which saves time.

    I would recommend this to a friend