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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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    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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone but too big for my taste

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

    The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a great phone with great features, but this one borders on being too big. In my opinion it's a bit unwieldy and perhaps due to large screen the battery runs down fast. My battery lasts about 8-10 hours of moderate to heavy use,.

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

    Great size and effectiveness

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

    I really like the phone, but sometimes when click the sleep button it won't turn back on for 15 minutes. And it happens often throughout the day and so I took the phone to Geek Squad and they said they have to actually see it happen which is very difficult because I don't live near any Best Buy. Terrible customer service.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good phone

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

    This it's s really good phone with a great camera.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast processor

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

    It is a great phone to have for its processor speed.

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

    My sanmsung galaxy 5

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

    The best phone that I have ever had....LOVE IT!!! But you will need to figure out how to set the alert tones...I was getting beeps with every e-mail...goggle it if you can't figure it out...really pleased with the choice I made.

    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.

    Phone works great I bought it for my girlfriend and she is excited and loves it. The picture quality is great and being able to adjust the pictures it's easy to maneuver we are iPhone users and will go back to it but it works great

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

    Nice phone!

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

    I made the switch to this phone from the iPhone, it's been a learning experience for sure, but so far so good. I suspect when it's time to get a new phone, however, I may just go back to the iPhone, though. Not that there's anything in particular that I don't like, but you just can't teach an old dog new tricks!

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

    this is it

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

    The Galaxy S5, is that choice for the understanding of what you need. AT&T 4G speed and for sure that you have a fast quality device.

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

    Does everything a smartphone should

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

    it's a smartphone that does everything it should do without blowing my mind

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

    awesome

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

    I switched from an iPhone and have not regretted the decision. I love the phone and it is quite sturdy.

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

    this is an awesome phone!

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

    I thought would be transferring everything from my iphone to the Galaxy would be more difficult than it was. I would to recommend this phone to anybody in a heartbeat!

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

    nice phone

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

    Had a galaxy s3. Decided to upgrade. Not much difference between the two. One app I absolutely hate is the drive mode. I don't text and drive,but every time I drive I have to disable the app.

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

    Awesome

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

    It may be the best phone out there. Another family mamber has the iPhone and even though that is a well made phone too, the Samsung just feels better in every aspect

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

    Not as good as apple

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

    This was a gift for the family, and it worked out ok..

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

    Moving from iOS to Android

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

    I used iOS for a long period of time (iPhone, 3, 4S, 5S) and wanted to experience Android. I picked Samsung S5 and so far I am OK. The processing speed is better than iPhone. Also , Google recognize my accent better than Siri. You can set it up to your own convenience but iPhone much more simpler.

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

    Great device...

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

    Bought this one for my mother-in-law. She had an issue with it sounding like it was in a tunnel, which I can confirm from speaking to her (when she was not actually in a tunnel) 0=) Returned it and got the Note 4.

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

    love my galaxy, great upgrade from iphone!

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

    I got this phone as a part of the black Friday sales, and I'm sure glad that I did! This phone is phrnominal, and the customer service provided to me was wonderful, and made for an easy transition to a new phone.

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

    iphoneupgrade

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

    Perfect timing for me, needed to upgrade my iPhone and this was my opportunity to try the samsung. Still not accustomed to the operating system. But I am getting better at it. Overall I think it's a great phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great phones, but service not honored

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

    Overall, my Galaxy S5 is an awesome phone, but the service promised by AT&T was less than questionable. I was going to switch companies due to high prices, but AT&T switched me to their cancellation department. A "high"level supervisor provided me with an excellent alternative which at that point I decided to stay with them. I was promised $174 plus keeping my 30 Gigs of data, but when I looked at my bill the following month, it read $253 with only 20 Gigs of data. I know that this is supposed to be a special, but originally, I was paying $257 for 30 Gigs of data. With that said, it wiuld be rediculously for me to not keep my original payment when for an extra $3, I would keep my 30 Gigs. Now, I am stuck paying approximately $2000 for the next two years because I am under contract and I cannot switch companies. I have been on the phone with several high level supervisors, and all they can say is that they are sorry, even when they have a recording and can review it. I have asked to personally speak to the original supervisor who I spoke to, as well as her superior, but they refuse to allow me to get in touch with her. I have wasted more than 10 hours on the phone with this issue, along with the fact that their last supervisor promised a call from his superior. I have been waiting for over a week and a half, and have yet to hear from anyone. As a loyal AT&T customer for over 10 years, I will never recommend AT&T to anyone anymore. I was ecstatic with my service before, but if, and when I am able to change my service again , I will be doing so immediately.

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

    better than IPhone

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

    I went from an IPhone to the Galaxy. it has better/quicker response time--better "key board" (both numbers and letters on same page) I my opinion better apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend