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Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews

Samsung Galaxy S5
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  • Released 2014, April
    145g, 8.1mm thickness
    Android 4.4.2, up to 6.0, TouchWiz UI
    16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
  • 1.7% 68,169,114 hits
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  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • Jet
  • ktm
  • 04 Jan 2019

I have had this camera for over 2 years and I have tried to update to a newer phone even an iPhone and nothing compares to this phone! I bought the S7 and returned it the next day because it didn't do half of what this phone does and it is easy to use!

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    • SvB
    • 23 Dec 2018

    anaoos, 02 Dec 2018Do NOT Update to marshmallow , RAM is too low , and battery drain fasterYup

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      • Anonymous
      • 2FY
      • 04 Dec 2018

      root and install... dotos
      and see the magic
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        • anaoos
        • Nrf
        • 02 Dec 2018

        Anonymous, 12 Nov 2018I am still running android 5.0 on my galaxy S5. My carrier isn't doing anymore updates. How c... moreDo NOT Update to marshmallow , RAM is too low , and battery drain faster

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          • 2Tw
          • 01 Dec 2018

          maxrom, 26 Oct 20184 hours SOT on moderate to heavy usage on this phone in 2018 good or not?This is good. The flagship phone galaxy s6 wont give you this much time.

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            • Mir
            • 2Tw
            • 01 Dec 2018

            youdon'tknowme, 30 Oct 2018Been using the S5 for 3 years now, credibly can say its a great, reliable phone for short term... moreMy dear friend.
            you are using it since long time.
            Buy a new orignal battery , backup your data and factory reset your phone.
            It will be a brand new phone again.

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              • briz-jizzy
              • fqF
              • 30 Nov 2018

              nice one but try to improve its technology

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                • WinterWolf
                • qG3
                • 27 Nov 2018

                Why, 26 Nov 2018Been having a phone as a hand me down. Works okay especially from what I had. Does lag a bit a... moreThe operating system and some apps require space for functions of normal use. Disabling or Uninstalling unnecessary apps and features can release some extra space.
                The designation of 2GB is based on the hardware capability, not the actual space after boot up as different phones use different amounts. For instance, my S5 only has 339M available at the moment as I am using a lot of tools and tweeks.
                1.6GB is still pretty good!

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                  • Why
                  • IL}
                  • 26 Nov 2018

                  Been having a phone as a hand me down. Works okay especially from what I had. Does lag a bit at times. I noticed it supposed to be two gigabytes of RAM but it says 1.67 Ram. To me that's a quite a bit difference. there's supposed to be some kind of new update it already has lollipop but I'm afraid what the new update is, last time I had a different phone and it had an update the phone didn't work well

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                    • rve
                    • 22 Nov 2018

                    Which is better, this or the Samsung a6 2016?

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                      • Nu7
                      • 18 Nov 2018

                      Anonymous, 14 Nov 2018not all people have much money honey..It is not about much money. This phone is really an ancient of days full of amazing features.

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                        • fwV
                        • 14 Nov 2018

                        SniperWolf, 08 Nov 2018WOW I cannot believe there are people still talking and discussion about this phone in 2018, a... morenot all people have much money honey..

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                          • Nu7
                          • 14 Nov 2018

                          Anonymous, 12 Nov 2018I am still running android 5.0 on my galaxy S5. My carrier isn't doing anymore updates. How c... moreSame with me here.

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                            • 4DE
                            • 12 Nov 2018

                            I am still running android 5.0 on my galaxy S5. My carrier isn't doing anymore updates. How can I update to 6.0? I tried my local bestbuy but they said they don't do it anymore. Not sure if they gave me the run around or not

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                              • SniperWolf
                              • 8x}
                              • 08 Nov 2018

                              WOW I cannot believe there are people still talking and discussion about this phone in 2018, almost 2019 that was basically 5 years ago! I got it when it was released but I had it just for 7 months and then moved to next phone and now the Galaxy S9+

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                                • anonymous
                                • rv1
                                • 02 Nov 2018

                                dziugas1959 , 02 Nov 2018Probably Shoud update to lineage os 15.1 trust aka the privacy guard is now better if you are ... morewhat is "privacy guard" on Lineage? Speaking on security, how are there roms in terms of security overall? does it receive monthly updates?

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                                  • dziugas1959
                                  • 0xE
                                  • 02 Nov 2018

                                  mat, 01 Nov 2018I'm playing with this for 10 months. installed lineageos 14.1 from very beginning. Phone has n... moreProbably Shoud update to lineage os 15.1 trust aka the privacy guard is now better if you are conserned with privacy

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                                    • anonymous
                                    • rv1
                                    • 02 Nov 2018

                                    mat, 01 Nov 2018I'm playing with this for 10 months. installed lineageos 14.1 from very beginning. Phone has n... moreHave you noticed any bugs on the lineage os? Are you a heavy user and notice any slow downs considering its a 2014 phone with 2gb ram or is it fluid to use as a daily driver with the custom os?

                                    Tried any other os that could be recommended?

                                    thanks

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                                      • mat
                                      • pmH
                                      • 01 Nov 2018

                                      I'm playing with this for 10 months. installed lineageos 14.1 from very beginning. Phone has no lags, doesn't freeze, sound quality and picture quality very good. Doesn't heat when bluetooth is in use. Battery is very good quality. I'm still not planning to abandon it. This is the last S* with replacable battery, which for me was criterion to buy it.

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                                        • TSM
                                        • 01 Nov 2018

                                        Michael, 26 Oct 2018I don't trust Samsung's performance anymore. I believe Iphones are by far a lot better for per... moreI dont think so. IPhone nowadays has cheated many users via their backward technology! Overpriced. You only pay their friendly software that almost worthless and you got old technology with 500% markup profit. Only lazy and illiterate people will buy Iphone.

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