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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1743 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    The S 5 does everything I need it to do and then some. The increase in size is minimal to my S 3 and quickly adaptable. I would recommend it over any phone on the market today.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I Expected

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

    Great phone. This is a replacement for a GS3...does everything like before and more! Battery life is great, too!

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

    Absolutely best phone on market!

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

    What is not to like about this phone!? I did a thorough research of smartphones and im so glad I went with the galaxy s5. Incredible fast speed. Quad core 2.5GHz with the new snapdragon 801 processor. For you who dont know the details it means its a beast! Im impressed with the batterry life as well. The only way to drain it quick is if you leave it on max display brightness and use it all day long. Comes with USB 3.0 which is a plus!! Hands down best phone ive ever had!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    They just keep getting better. I have had an S3 S4 and S5. I quit I phones for the galaxy and will never go back.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is really a good mobile. I really like camera

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

    This is really a good mobile. I really like camera, video quality. sound

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Phone

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

    This phone is fantastic. Great camera, fast and easy Internet connection. I have one for myself and my son

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

    Simply the best

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    Upgraded from an S3. I couldn't be happier. Great phone with great features. Get it, you won't be sorry.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gorgeous and fast

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

    Great screen, performance and battery life. Touch Wiz has matured and is now a useful Android launcher.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's not an iphone.

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

    Very easy to change over from iphone to S5 and easy to configure.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love, love, love this phone!!

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

    Fantastic phone. I upgraded from the Galaxy S3, all my apps came over. The phone is very easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELLANT PHONE

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

    REALLY LIKE THIS PHONE! IT HAS A GREAT CAMERA AND IS SUPER FAST WHEN DOWNLOADING SONGS AND PICTURES!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Want an easy phone get an iPhone

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

    I'm an Apple guy and thought I'd try an Android. Galaxy S5 is complicated and I spend hours searching online to set this phone up the way I liked it. Then I realized if this phone ever failed I'd have to do it all over again. Couple things that really sealed the deal with me returning the Galaxy after a week was the vibrate feature was so week I never felt it and the lack of control of individual apps having access to my location. The iPhone vibrate feature is much better and iPhone allows the control of apps accessing location. Very happy I returned the Galaxy and got an iPhone.

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

    iPhone 4S to a Galaxy S 5: All Good!

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

    I got tired of data disappearing from the iPhone 4S, and features changing and getting worse, not better, with each IOS fix. If Apple was trying to get me to upgrade to their "5", I fooled them and went to Android. I don't buy the latest fad PDA, and would go back to the old Palm OS in a heart beat if it had not been abandoned. I figure this device should last me at least the 2 years + I usually keep a phone. I'm getting used to the Android and so far very pleased with the switch. When I go back to the 4S, it feels so dinky in comparison. I like the Otter Box (tm) defender case, too.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The new S5

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

    Purchased the new s5 for our 15 y/o boy as an upgrade for his old iphone4. He loves the larger screen size,excellent graphics/high Rez display....had cord issues with failure to recharge and went to return to store...the traverse city Michigan store has HORRIBLE customer service and we were told basically too bad deal with it....the whole phone dept of that store SHOULD be on the unemployment line...not the first time having to deal with their incompetence, but WILL be the last...

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone

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

    Switched from the iphone to the galaxy s 5. Took a couple weeks to adjust but so far it's a good phone. And the battery life is 200 times better than iPhone

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone.

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

    Works great. Sweet graphics. Charges in no time and battery last 3 times longer than my last HTC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Still learning after 2 months

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

    I do like this phone - upgraded from Note III. I like it a lot, easy to hold in my hand - complex and still learning. Wish it had a thorough how to manual.

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

    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 daughter got this to replace her old Samsung Galaxy Express. So far, so good. She loves it!

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

    love it

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

    Literally the best phone on the market by far the screen and water resistance alone are amazing

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

    Nice to have a new phone. Fun to use. Easy to access apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend