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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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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad, not great

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

    Since the latest updates, including the patch for the update, it feels slow. I traded it in for the LG G3 and I am way happier. The S5 construction feels pretty solid, and the camera is pretty good, but I would recommend a newer or just a different phone.

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

    Great durable phone

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

    Great phone with some incredible picture images. Lots of options you can get through Google play, plus options that are built into the phone. Has nice battery saving option with just the swipe of a few widgets. Even though it is larger than previous phones I have had, it is not cumbersome at all. Also has great key sensitivity that reduces having to push too hard on keys when typing messages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone for experienced user

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    Phone is fast screen size the biggest I d wanna go. Love that the can do so much.

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

    everything and a bag of chips

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

    This phone has the computing power and the battery power to pull off the many "smart" phone features that it contains. Excellent product. A couple quibbles. Had it in my pocket at an interview a day after I got it. Phone rang after I had silenced the ringer havent figured that out. It also strated playing Pandora when I got into the managers car. Figured that out. There is a default setting to start Pandora when the phone detects a Bluetooth network. Switched that off when I found it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Large letters

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

    Very nice overall. Love that you can see everything . You are able to make things larger than any other phone I have had .

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

    Great multi media phone

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

    I bought this phone as an upgrade to my HTC Evo 4G.

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

    The Phone for the Tech

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

    When purchasing the phone my first thought was "Oh great, it's the same as the SIII and IV with a different design." However whenever I started playing with the demo phone I realized that Samsung had created something that made the previous models look like dinosaurs. Being a person that likes anything tech savvy, I would recommend this phone to any person with the need to push the limits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact phone

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

    The phone is great! alot smaller then the not 3 and larger then the galaxy s3 and 4. Great features and overall great phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent phone up from a s3

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

    I had an s3 n when i upgraded i kbew i was getting a s5. Easy 2 use, breeze to setup your own way to compliment yourself

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All around great phone!

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

    This phone is all around amazing, the camera and the features just blew my mind!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Picture Quality

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

    Nothing spectacular. I'm still waiting for a cell phone to blow me away... So far I'm disappointed with all. Great picture, but people need to stand up against these prices for smartphones and the service that comes with them. This is my last smartphone. Going back to basics... These prices are killing me and the data plans are ridiculous.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good camera

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

    I love this phone. The screen size is awesome. Just don't like that the front camera doesn't take the clearest pictures.

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

    Best smartphone so far

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

    Purchase on the day it was released as an upgrade from my Galaxy S3. This phone is leaps and bounds better. I chose this over rhe HTC One M8 for the better camera nad removable battery.This phone is more comfortable to hold, the M8 was too slick IMO. Screen/phone size is perfect for me, anything larger woild be uncomfortable.

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

    By far the best phone out there

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

    Texting is phenomenal, downloads are lightning fast, gps is great. Calls are ultra clear, picture quality is outstanding. Best purchase I've made in years. Was debating between iPhone 5 or this one and after comparing and focusing on my needs, decided to go with this one. Already own an iPad so why get another when this phone is absolutely flawless. Glad I got thru Best Buy because they ALWAYS have the better prices, even with cell phones they beat out the cell phone stores by far!!!

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

    Awesome smartphone

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

    I was long overdue for a replacement and the special promotion made this a no brainer. It's lightweight for its size, has excellent battery life, and all the apps I need work fine. The quick charge cable really shortens charging time though I rarely need that. I especially like using Bluetooth through my car stereo - much more advanced than my old HTC Inspire. And I love the large screen. I was really hoping to get a Note 4 but none were currently available at the local Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality
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    Charging port

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good camera.

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

    Got as replacement for Droid maxx. camera is great. battery life not as good as advertised not crazy about the cover for the charge port. Hope it holds up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome phone

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

    Have no problems with this phone fast and reliable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone camera

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    Great phone to do many tasks. Easy to learn and great front and back cameras.

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

    Awesome focus on camera and quick connection to ap

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

    The S 5 is a great phone. It never fails to connect to the internet and does not kick me out of apps when I'm in the middle of using them. All of my calls have gone through without any issues and my text messages have been recieved and sent immediately without any delays. The only bad thing about this phone is that the life proof cases are not on the market yet so I have to be very careful not to get my phone wet and that is kind of hard with me working in a high volume restaurant.

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

    Great phone with nice features

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

    I've had this phone about 2 months now, and have been very pleased with its performance. It is a great size and easily fits in my pocket. The HD screen is beautiful, crystal clear, and responsive. The processor is fast, and I've had no trouble with the wireless, Bluetooth, or any of the hardware. The power saver mode is the best, and had kept my phone alive with very little battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend