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November 2018 edition
Smartphone buyer's guide

Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews

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Samsung Galaxy S5
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  • Released 2014, April
    145g, 8.1mm thickness
    Android 4.4.2, up to 6.0; TouchWiz UI
    16/32GB storage, microSD card slot
  • 8.9% 64,404,714 hits
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  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • AnonD-110047
  • ssS
  • 01 Aug 2014

Tcool, 31 Jul 2014What's new about Android 4.4.3?http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/htc-one-m8­-android-4-4-3-kitkat-update-rolls-out-htc-one-m­7-to-go-directly-to-android-l-25813

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  • AnonD-110047
  • ssS
  • 01 Aug 2014

Anonymous, 31 Jul 2014Huawei Honor 6 is better and cheaper than your M8.Lot of difference in built material and no after sale support in my country. design copied from Sony Xperia. I hate bricks.

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  • AnonD-89109
  • ute
  • 01 Aug 2014

AnonD-18602, 31 Jul 2014Thanks... But I heard GS5 is using new Exynos which is good in terms of performance compared t... moreNo, the new Exynos is not something that it can change your view towards TouchWiz or S5 for that matter, nor I believe to optimize a framework (or Android skin) you need an insane CPU or GPU. It will only take effect when you are playing some graphically intensive games, or running benchmarks. Do you do those things often? Then you can go for the Exynos model. If gaming is a priority then I think Exynos model is actually better than the Snapdragon version. Can't really confirm, I never think about "gaming" when I purchase a phone, so you might wanna check with others.

Battery life was "excellent" for the short period of time I used it, the best backup I have got from any phone so far. I got 6+ hours of screen on time almost always, once it crossed 7 hours actually. Charging is fast too, should be done in 120 minutes from full drain to 100%.

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  • AnonD-18602
  • vLQ
  • 31 Jul 2014

Thanks... But I heard GS5 is using new Exynos which is good in terms of performance compared to older ones. Is it true? And how's the battery? How much time it is taking to recharge?
I know i'm asking too much. But I badly need the info.

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  • AnonD-89109
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  • 31 Jul 2014

Quantic, 31 Jul 2014I'm looking to upgrade from a S3, my options are HTC One (M8), LG G3, and S5. Can someone try ... moreS5 over G3 : Because of the display. No IPS is made yet which can outperform S5's S-AMOLED, period.

S5 over G3 : For daylight images. For night time, no comments. They are almost identical IMHO, but for low light shots G3 will have the advantage.

S5 over G3 : If you plan to use the phone with hands, then S5 is noticeable smaller than the G3. However the curved back of the G3 is nice.

S5 over G3 : FAR better build quality.

S5 over G3 : IP67. If that matters to you though.

That's all. S5 runs of TouchWiz, G3 doesn't. However as I have never used any LG phones before won't comment on the performance of LG's UI, but if reviews are correct then it's a good UI, moreover nothing can be worse than TouchWiz.

I personally will pick the S5, as long as I get pure Android on it. I just don't get the fuss behind G3. QHD display? Really? How on earth can one notice any difference from a FHD to QHD display? As long as biology and human eyes exist it's meaningless. G3 is a good phone, but it's WAY over-hyped.

M8 : Brilliant phone, awesome construction. But you know 4 MP camera, well it's not just enough. Also metal chassis will degrade GPS signal reception (inside espeically). Otherwise, a good phone, Sense is fantastic.

If you can digest TouchWiz then definitely go for S5. If you can't, then out of G3 and M8, well I think I will go for M8.

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  • AnonD-89109
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  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-18602, 31 Jul 2014Been using GS3(Exynos version) for more than 1 year and I'm really tired of Battery draining,p... moreE8 all the way. If you don't like the lags on the S3, then S5 is nothing different. It's same TouchWiz, with a new look.

Would have recommended the G2, but it has awful build quality, so no.

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  • AnonD-18602
  • vLQ
  • 31 Jul 2014

Been using GS3(Exynos version) for more than 1 year and I'm really tired of Battery draining,performance lags. I'm considering to buy new phone around 35k. Is it worth to buy GS5 or Should I go with LG G2 or HTC One E8?
Please suggest me friends............

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  • Quantic
  • sgA
  • 31 Jul 2014

I'm looking to upgrade from a S3, my options are HTC One (M8), LG G3, and S5. Can someone try to convince me why I should go for the S5 instead of the other phones? Or G3 over S3 etc, I'm open to all opinions and input, thanks.

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  • Waseem
  • KIP
  • 31 Jul 2014

Hi! Every one.
I have this cellphone and it is very classic cell and good performance specially its battery performance. I am very satisfied with this cell. LV MY $5

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  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-110047, 31 Jul 2014Has anybody got the update kitkat 4.4.3 I did it because I am using htc M8. 😛What's new about Android 4.4.3?

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  • mGu
  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-110047, 31 Jul 2014You should buy Samsung s4+ or Samsung s4 black edition but the best to buy HTC M8, if you can ... moreHuawei Honor 6 is better and cheaper than your M8.

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  • AnonD-110047
  • ssS
  • 31 Jul 2014

s4 or s5 ???, 31 Jul 2014hey i was going to buy the s5 but thy telling me that they have bad issues like the speaker an... moreYou should buy Samsung s4+ or Samsung s4 black edition but the best to buy HTC M8, if you can afford it.

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  • AnonD-110047
  • ssS
  • 31 Jul 2014

Has anybody got the update kitkat 4.4.3
I did it because I am using htc M8. 😛

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  • nTR
  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-285937, 31 Jul 2014I sold my s4 to upgrade to s5 it was worth the battery got doubled i have reached 8 hr screen ... moreCongrats!

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  • caleboyondi
  • 9K$
  • 31 Jul 2014

it is a phone and half

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  • t7X
  • 31 Jul 2014

I sold my s4 to upgrade to s5 it was worth the battery got doubled i have reached 8 hr screen time.. Camera is better

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  • nTR
  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-289349, 31 Jul 2014Hey everyone Can anyone tell me which one is better samsung galaxy s5 or samaung note 3? I am... moreNote 3

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  • AnonD-289349
  • 6Qt
  • 31 Jul 2014

Hey everyone
Can anyone tell me which one is better samsung galaxy s5 or samaung note 3? I am confused which one to buy... Please give some suggesion.. Thank you

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  • iwp
  • 31 Jul 2014

Has somebody rooted s5? performance after that...?

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  • Nyj
  • 31 Jul 2014

AnonD-288839, 31 Jul 2014Ok so prior to getting the s5 I had the s4 I lov ed the s4 note wear an tear happens phones do... moreIs that true?

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