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Model:
SM-G900A
SKU:
5134012
Your price for this item is $99.99

Customer reviews

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:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my new Samsung S5 phone

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

    The internet service is a lot faster on my new phone and it takes better pictures than my old phone which was a Samsung Prevail 2

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bloatware

    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 great phone, but it is loaded with bloatware. IMO, it would be nice if there was a smaller version with similar specs.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    Bought this phone for camera and video. Excellent pictures and video is great, but audio on video is terrible for concerts. I do like better than Apple IPhone 5s, Which is what I had before.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    bought this phone for my gf

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

    shes absolutely in love with it . takes amazing photos that blow the iphone out of the water, and its cheaper than the iphone !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very easy smartphone

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

    I upgraded from an S3 to an S5. The S5 has been pretty easy to adapt to, with few big changes in terms of what I need to do.

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

    Great phone, but watch the fine print

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

    Granted I upgraded from the S 3 to the S 5, but this phone is so much improved. The operating system seems to be smoother. Auto-correct is frustrating with its choices, i.e. you spell the word you want and it changes it 'for you'. Becareful when upgrading through BB, though. Was never made aware that I was going to be paying $25.00 more per month on my service plan for a phone that cost me $0.01.

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

    Excellent phone - even better than my previous S3

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

    I have always been a fan of the Samsung Galaxy phones. I used to have an S3 but I accidentally submerged it in water. I had to use an iphone for awhile and it just wasn't the same. The S5 is much better for anyone who uses all google applications fervently like I do - including gmail. The iphone gmail app just doesn't come close.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best phone

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

    easy to use, great camera, large screen for us old folks

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works well, bit of a learning curve

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

    Love that it charges up so fast, and keeps a charge for a long time. Don't like that data has to be turned on, to send or receive photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1st smart phone

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

    excellant pictures it took time to know how to use it but that could be from being my 1st but it is amazing what it can do

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

    Love this Phone and Best Buy Service

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

    I have been a fan of Samsung for quite a while, probably my last 3 or 4 phones, and they are just getting better each time. They Samsung crew at Best Buy was able to transfer all my data from my previous phone, including my apps, setup my accounts, gave me quick tutorials to my questions and had me on my way feeling confident about my ability to use my new phone right off. Thanks, guys.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    I stay on it all the time never thought I would. I play games all the time. I never hardly even used my phone before I got this one. The picture quality is great and the sound is great too. The battery will last all day even though I stay on it most of the day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great phone

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

    My phone is user friendly. High tech deliver good quality sound. Affordable compared to an ipod. The phone features are great. I call my friends and family around the world. I would recomend this phone to my relatives family and f riends. I feel sophisticated just using the phone. This phone is a great competition with the 5S and 5C

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

    Galaxy S5

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

    Bought this phone to upgrade from my Gaxay S3... Haven't regretted it one bit (yes, I'm a generation behind; it causes less stress about breaking it! lol) Great phone and a seamless transition at the Best Buy Mobile center in Tacoma, WA thanks to Barry (the main store, not in the mall). The Samsung Smart Switch app really helped get my contacts, music and other files moved over w minimal effort on my part. If you want to save money but still want a new phone, give this one a try!

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

    Great phone overall!!

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

    This phone has all that I need, period. An amazing phone with a lot of cool features. Highly recommend the galaxy line.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone

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

    This is a great phone. Camera takes amazing photos. Great video quality. Sound for audio is great. Battery lasts long.the screen is amazing, blows the iPhone screens away. I can add storage for more space or buy an extra battery which I think is very nice. No lag, runs apps flawlessly. Would definitely recommend over an iPhone.

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

    Love this phone

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

    I really love this phone. I just wish that I didn't have to replace the SIM card that came from my old phone. The girl who helped me was very polite, but put a new SIM card into the S5 since she couldn't get my HTC One X open. She told me that I would just need to call AT&T and they would activate the new SIM card for me. I wound up going to an AT&T store and they had to activate the SIM card for me and told me that the girl at Best Buy could have just done that step for me.

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

    Best phone I've ever had! Love all the things it can do! Perfect size too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for personal and business use.

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

    This phone is great for personal and business. Also takes amazing pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super-Smart Smart Phone

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

    Easy to use, lots of options to choose. My Best Buy Associate was very helpful. Great buying experience! Love that there are free classes that I can attend to learn how to use all of the great features.

    I would recommend this to a friend