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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1743 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Galaxy S 5 Active 4G Cell Phone's camera quality, ease of use, battery life, and screen size. Many appreciate its water resistance and the range of features it offers. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the pre-installed apps and the charging port cover. The phone's positive aspects appear to outweigh the negative for most customers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    easy to use

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

    The battery life on this phone is great. The picture quality is great. The way you can set everything up with the detailed settings is great.

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

    Great features... not too much that's different

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

    This is a good phone however, it's really not that different from the S5. I know they did some feature updates but 'm still not happy with the problems that I have with syncing emails and was expecting more features for the price.

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

    Excellent phone

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

    The Samsung S5 is an very good android phone, perhaps the best I've had to date. I have had the iPhone and HTC and this is clearly a technological advancement as well as an improved platform for usability and so far stability.

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

    Great device except power button placement

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

    Durable and reliable. Power button is slightly better placed than on its predecessor, however, still awkward when holding the device in landscape orientation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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 use to have the Samsung Galaxy s3, and my contract was up so I was looking for a upgrade. I'm so glade I upgraded to the s5 this phone is faster better looking and has way more improvement s over the later models. I got the best buy electric blue and the color is great. Customer service was great they set me up with everything I need and help with everything. I highly recommend this phone.

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

    Great phones & antenna!

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

    I really love my phones. Best Buy is a great store & have wonderful employees. I would definitely cme back to purchase my next device or electronic device.

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

    THE GALAXY 5 IS BETTER THAN MY GALAXY 3 HAVEN'T HAD NO PROBLEM LIKE THE GALAXY 3

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

    best phone I have owned

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

    The galaxy s5 is great in every way. Easy to read screen, like the ATT plan and has great reception with no dropped calls. Wonderful camera and app store.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy wife happy life!

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

    Bought this phone for my wife, who was an Iphone user, and she LOVES it. Life is good when the wife is happy and my wife is HAPPY! Thanks Best Buy for helping her pick out this phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Phone, Not Great

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

    I like the big clear screen, really just a carry over from the S4. I wish they had done a better job of surrounding the phone in some sort of metal, since the plastic seems cheap for a flagship phone. Overall a great phone, not a huge jump from the S4 to the S5 - but worth it if you have an upgrade available.

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

    Easy to get up to speed on all of the features and it has a great camera. . .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung S5 Phone

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

    Great product. It does everything but the dishes! It is easy to use and fast.

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

    Good Phone

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

    I love the Android OS, and am not a fan of the iPhones. Of the Android devices, this device was the best for my needs, feels the best, looks the best.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my GalaxyS5!

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

    The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a great phone, user friendly and long battery life.

    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.

    Love the Samsung line. Changed in the S3 for the 5 and am very satisfied.

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

    New Tech for an Old Foggie

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

    Phone bought for me by daughter and son-in-law as I would always run out of minutes on previous prepaid plan. Having unlimited minutes will guarantee I won;t from now on. Anyway, as I am a newbie to this new fangled gadgets, the learning curve is a bit steep for me. The number of features is both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Really, too much for what I need, but will enjoy using anyhow. Here is hoping that I'll be able to make a call on this thing without hanging up on person when I do.

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

    Easy to use

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

    Only problem when frost got it had promblem sending email . Had to reboot phone promblem fix it self

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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

    Had an iPhone 4, love the bigger screen and cool stuff this phone does!

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

    Still figuring it out

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

    This phone is great. It is easy and fun to use. There is a lot to learn about any new phone and I keep finding new and cool things on this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great overall, large screen, good features

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

    great overall, large screen, good features, good for upgrade from GSIII

    I would recommend this to a friend