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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

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.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Don't appreciate being forced to use my media for texts. Can't even use wifi. I also liked to have songs for ringtones but unsure if that will happen with this phone. I was anxious to get away from IPhone and it turns out the things I hated about iPhones has been incorporated into android now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I miss my iPhone

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

    Doesn't quite compare to Apple's iPhone. Wish I hadn't switched.

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

    GREAT, GREAT, GREAT

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

    This is MY first smartphone, so much to learn. My wife and kids have had smartphones for years. My son in laws also have this phone.They've been teaching me the best basic parts of this phone, it's amazing!

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

    Best Phone I've ever owned

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

    This is the most amazing phone I've ever owned. Easy to use, great screen - sensitive and I can even read it outside!!! Lightweight and durable which is perfect for working outside. Samsung apps are awesome!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy s5

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

    Phone is ok. Some issues sending text and text with pictures attached. Camera is pretty lame for their new phone, had better pics with s3.

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

    bye bye iPhone

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

    Favorite phone yet. Only suggestion if you are moving from iPhone is to turn off imessage at least 2 weeks ahead of time

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

    Great

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

    Love the phone. The only thing I would not give 5 stars would be camera controls. Need 2 hands to do close up, not like older version where one finger on slide control. Still a great phone and good value.

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

    Great phone from a great brand

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

    This is the third Galaxy S5 that I have purchased this year. My family has had excellent service from Samsung products. Samsung continues to impress with every iteration of the Galaxy line they create.

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

    great

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

    a great product....but what really seals the deal was the backup technically that the store provided. will buy all my electronics there in the future

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

    Better Reception

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

    Upgraded from the IPhone 4S, I am working in a remote area and now I can make calls that my IPhone wouldn't from this job site. The battery life isn't what I expected it to be.

    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.

    Each one of my family members just bought this phone. It has been great, Samsung definitely has a good product, but for me I will always prefer iOS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Samsung has great phones

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    Great price during the holidays. The Samsung S5 was half off

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

    Same as S4 .....S3

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

    Being as expensive this phone is, overall quality seems average including cheap plastic cover on the back. Competitors phone (HTC, Apple) look and feel is premium. Samsung needs to do a better job in catching up to it's competitor. Overall it's an average product with premium price.

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

    great kids mode app

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

    I love the kid mode. Just put all the babies games in kid mode, pass code it, and eureka they can't get out of kid mode without pass code. No more suprises of downloaded games from the play store

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

    Does everything I want a phone to do.

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    Bought the S5 so I could give my S4 to my daughter. Loved the S4. I see very little difference between the S4 and S5. Overall, I'm happy with the S5, but wish I would have waited for the Alpha.

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

    Excellent phone

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    I use my phone for everything since I am always on the go. I can do everything that I do on my tablet. I would recommend this phone to anyone.

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

    great phone but battery life lacks

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    This phone was purchase for personal use. 4G data connection is perfect. The speaker is a tad bit lower than the S4. The battery life is still weak. Overall, it's a good phone that does the job.

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

    Good camera for medium user

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    I like to use a lot of different apps, but I'm not a heavy user. I like the GS5, it does what I need it to do

    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.

    Was going to get the HTC M8 but heard this was coming out the next weekend, so I waited. Glad I did because to is a great phone. Two of my co-workers purchase this phone now and both like it.

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

    Great cell phone

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

    Just love my new Galaxy S5. I'm taking advantage of all the apps available on the phone. It has given me a new outlook on the cyber world.

    I would recommend this to a friend