I have nothing but good things to say about this phone. In fact I'm very impressed with all its features and options. Major advantages (for my use) include: 1. Fingerprint reader. With the right applications you can protect ANY feature of your phone (and although others complain on how 'exact' your scan has to be, I find it working just right! You want this to be secure after all!) 2. Private mode, which allows to hide sensitive business documents 3. Waterproof (as I already destroyed one phone in my past at sea.) 4. Remote control (didn't think it would be useful, but am I glad it is there.) 5. Camera is excellent with a lot of rich features. 6. Screen brightness and clarity is simply awsome.
Some features that could use more improvement: a. Private mode: I wish I could 'hide' applications so that they don't show anywhere except when private mode is enabled. b. Android specific: I wish the lock screen was better designed, with notifications NOT overlapping owner information. c. Maybe there is a setting or app to allow me to do this, but I wish when someone texted me, the phone would beep every once in a while as a reminder (rather than just once.) d. I wish I could override Lollipop's white background on apps and dilogs with black. e. Lacks a comprehensive wireless / wired suite of software to allow for easy sync / file transfer / manage phone from computer (apps do exist that independently allow you to perform the above.)
I cannot see how one would be dissapointed from this phone. It is rather pricy and has kept its price up, but I really think it is worth it!
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, fingerprint reader, a load of sensors (altimeter barometer compass)
Cons: private mode needs slight improvement
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
The best phone I have ever had.
on July 1, 2015
Posted by: TheRadRube
from Louisville, ky
Expertise:Expert
The camera, speed, storage, sound quality, everything has been great. Though, the battery life seems to just die so fast. Other than that, I can't imagine how much better the 6 is.
My new phone runs hot! It shuts down features to cool off. The battery does not last a full day with moderate use.
Cons: Did not meet expectations, battery use, runs hot
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Liking it!
on July 1, 2015
Posted by: Seaguy
from Seattle
Still learning on it, but so far it's a great phone. My last phone would go dead in a couple hours, and the battery would get very very hot, this one lasts forever. The fingerprint unlock fea that ure doesn't work for me more than it does, but will keep trying!