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Customer Reviews Collected from Samsung US |
Samsung - Galaxy S 5 Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
Rating breakdown 5,079 reviews
5 Stars
3,642
4 Stars
1,117
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
69
1 Star
69
94%of customers recommend this product.
(
4,748 out of
5,040)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S 5 Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Customer Rating
4
great device
on May 27, 2015
Posted by: tony0013007
from texas
I love all the featires ,easy to use,easy downloads,love maps ,music and Internet ,great smart phone,lightweight, love flashlight
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, love it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
New Samsung Galaxy S5 Beats All Others!
on May 27, 2015
Posted by: Anonymous
from Massachusetts, USA
Expertise:Expert
I absolutely love my Samsung devices and continue to be impressed with their inventive ideas, device capabilities, and system updates every day. I use my phone all the time and it endures a lot of my programs, whether it be Gmail, ESPN, or even Subway Surfer!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Enjoying the camera's capabilities
on May 27, 2015
Posted by: djfun
from Sacramento, CA
My pictures are sharper and I'm enjoying learning new tricks with the camera's features.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Exceptionally well built iPhone contender!
on May 28, 2015
Posted by: Mattc701
from Pennsylvania, USA
Expertise:Expert
I have had the Galaxy S5 for about 1 month. I came from iPhone (3,4,4s,5), and made the switch to Android. Since I wanted the best possible chance for an easy-seamless transition into Android I choose Samsung's flagship phone, the Galaxy. So far, here are my impressions:
The interface and built in apps are intuitive although designed to appeal to a wider audience than those accustomed to the character of iPhone s built in apps. I did end up disabling some of the ones that didn't really apply to me. The screen is magnificent and bright, with exceptionally well engineered touch display, it is smooth and very fast when moving between home screens. Management is easy as apps can be removed from the home screen with a long press and/or uninstalled in the Applications menu. Audio is Bose quality but only if you have good headphones-the ones that came with the phone are so-so. I did struggle finding an app that would sync with iTunes-because how do you give up 10 years of iTunes and its flawless perfection (you don't), but DoubleTwist has saved the day, it syncs my whole library and playlist over wireless with ease-perfect! Since my email has always been with Gmail and work email is with Google Apps, email was a no-brainier on Android, the Gmail App is very good except for the ads. The only may gripe is the power cover, you need fingernails to open it, a small silicone knob built into the power cover would solve this problem as I sometimes find myself searching for a pen tip to pry open the cover. Charging is fast and stable. The battery life is good-to exceptional depending on how much you use the phone. If you have it on for hours a day with a lot of apps running and screen brightness at maximum, do not expect to receive the battery life in the specs, mine drops 1-3 % every 8-10 minutes of "heavy use", but luckily there are apps to help with closing CPU processes and memory intensive apps, as well as some built in features to help extend battery life. One of them is a Grey Screen setting, that is somewhat useless unless you are color blind. Who wants to look at a grey screen on one of the coolest phones in the world? Its like a Ferrari that can only go 30mph. This feature would only appeal to a handful of people.
All in all I love the phone! It took some getting used to and lots of time playing with the features until I felt confident that I understood everything. Although in the beginning I was wanting my iPhone back, I am now happy to report that I am glad I made the switch to Android, and most of all to the Samsung Galaxy S5-WELL DONE SAMSUNG!!
The interface and built in apps are intuitive although designed to appeal to a wider audience than those accustomed to the character of iPhone s built in apps. I did end up disabling some of the ones that didn't really apply to me. The screen is magnificent and bright, with exceptionally well engineered touch display, it is smooth and very fast when moving between home screens. Management is easy as apps can be removed from the home screen with a long press and/or uninstalled in the Applications menu. Audio is Bose quality but only if you have good headphones-the ones that came with the phone are so-so. I did struggle finding an app that would sync with iTunes-because how do you give up 10 years of iTunes and its flawless perfection (you don't), but DoubleTwist has saved the day, it syncs my whole library and playlist over wireless with ease-perfect! Since my email has always been with Gmail and work email is with Google Apps, email was a no-brainier on Android, the Gmail App is very good except for the ads. The only may gripe is the power cover, you need fingernails to open it, a small silicone knob built into the power cover would solve this problem as I sometimes find myself searching for a pen tip to pry open the cover. Charging is fast and stable. The battery life is good-to exceptional depending on how much you use the phone. If you have it on for hours a day with a lot of apps running and screen brightness at maximum, do not expect to receive the battery life in the specs, mine drops 1-3 % every 8-10 minutes of "heavy use", but luckily there are apps to help with closing CPU processes and memory intensive apps, as well as some built in features to help extend battery life. One of them is a Grey Screen setting, that is somewhat useless unless you are color blind. Who wants to look at a grey screen on one of the coolest phones in the world? Its like a Ferrari that can only go 30mph. This feature would only appeal to a handful of people.
All in all I love the phone! It took some getting used to and lots of time playing with the features until I felt confident that I understood everything. Although in the beginning I was wanting my iPhone back, I am now happy to report that I am glad I made the switch to Android, and most of all to the Samsung Galaxy S5-WELL DONE SAMSUNG!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, fast
Cons: not really any!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this Phone
on May 28, 2015
Posted by: MissHolli
from Tooele, UT, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I love my S5!!! It was an easy transition from my Blaze which I loved!!
Pros: Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Like this phone
on May 28, 2015
Posted by: ChiefTommy
from Chicago land area
This phone is easy to use. It has a nice size screen to see. Handle to keep in my pocket and I really feel its one of the best phones I have ever used.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
They have gotten Better.
on May 28, 2015
Posted by: dbdcpierce
from Marion, IA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
The evolution of the Galaxy phones is wonderful. It shows how a corporation such as Samsung has listen to there customers. With each version of the S series phones, the OS has become easier, wiser, and better. The S5 introduced us to the EASY mode for their older generation. What a stroke of genius this was. It is like having two different generation of phones in one model. Than with wireless charging on the S6, wham another stroke of genius for fast paced people in the modern world. We await the coming of the S7.
Pros: Durable, Lightweight, easy mode
Cons: cost is still kinda high.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Buy
on May 28, 2015
Posted by: Silveragkelos
from Marietta, GA
Expertise:Beginner
Only issue i have run into is my battery draining fast which i am working on fixing. Otherwise the phone has been great. Takes great pictures, great sounds. No issues so far
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, camera
Cons: battery drain
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US