Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews
- Saurav Ghosh
- utej
Techno J, 24 Jul 2014iPhone 5s has a metal back not a glass. Glass back only has on iPhone 4 and 4s. The Xperia Z2 ... moreOkay sorry, didn't know that. Still, glass or not, just see the drop test videos, you'll get an idea.
I was a HUGE hater of plastic too you know. I sold the S4, and bought an M7. Then I saw the dark sides of Aluminium. GPS reception was pathetic in comparison with S4, got shocked, a lesson was learnt. From now on only plastic / poly carbonate.
- Techno J
- iwpK
Saurav Ghosh, 24 Jul 2014When you guys talk about build quality, how do you base it? Materials? Because iPhone uses gla... moreiPhone 5s has a metal back not a glass. Glass back only has on iPhone 4 and 4s. The Xperia Z2 also has a glassy back. One of my colleague is using it, no any single of problem other than overheating. When Samsung releases their Galaxy F metal phone, I may buy it.
- Saurav Ghosh
- utej
Techno J, 24 Jul 2014I agree with that iPhone 5 electric shock incident and we see news regarding Samsung's cheap b... moreWhen you guys talk about build quality, how do you base it? Materials? Because iPhone uses glass that makes it better somehow?
Being said that, Samsung has terrible build quality. But that applies for S3, Note 2, Note 3 and S4. S5 is of great build quality. Comparing it with an iPhone 5S is nothing but a joke. Right now the strongest device is hTC M8, no questions asked. Then it's the S5. Then Z2, and then G3 (exclude the Nokias please).
Using glass on a phone is a terrible idea, horrible. If there's only one company in this world I respect that would be Sony. But I've never owned a single Xperia Android, and I won't unless they stop using glass on their devices.
I don't use anything for show off by the way.
- Saurav Ghosh
- utej
papya, 24 Jul 2014Does this HANG like any other Samsung?All Androids hang. What is this 'other' Samsung you're talking about?
If you need silky smooth experience go for W.P.
- Techno J
- iwpx
Tcool, 24 Jul 2014Ok fine.
How about the reaction from the news of explosions of iPhones that killed people?
Y... moreI agree with that iPhone 5 electric shock incident and we see news regarding Samsung's cheap build quality in every year. Generally, Samsung phones can't come closer to an HTC or iPhone in build quality. Except build quality, Samsung phones are great.
Regarding the Eric's post, he mentioned about the signal reception. It could happen, sometimes my HTC M8 has a better signal than my iPhone 5s and vice versa. I can't really give an answer for that because phones don't have a static signal reception capability. But your reply to him reflects the performance of the both phones. It's obvious that iPhone 4 can't come closer to the Galaxy S5 but it's too old to compare with the Galaxy S5. If you need to compare an iPhone with a Galaxy S5, just use an iPhone 5s or even upcoming iPhone 6.
- Saurav Ghosh
- utej
Rock, 23 Jul 2014Camera quality not up to the mark please help me how to improve photo quality. I m having SM-G900KSteady hands. Get a tripod perhaps.
- Saurav Ghosh
- utej
jameson, 23 Jul 2014I heard rumor that the xperia z3x will be announced in 2015 with snapdragon 810 ,22 Mp camera,... moreI heard Galaxy S6 will be released in 2015. Galaxy Note 5 too.
What's the point again?
- Tcool
- NyjE
Techno J, 24 Jul 2014Sorry, I'm not from India. The situation in India doesn't reflect the situation in the whole world. Ok fine.
How about the reaction from the news of explosions of iPhones that killed people?
You mean iPhone build quality is also cheap?
Just to make you remember your post is here:
"We have seen the news regarding exploded Galaxy S3 and damaged back of a galaxy Note 8. By looking at these facts anyone can say that Samsung also has cheap build quality."
- Tcool
- NyjE
Techno J, 24 Jul 2014Actually, iPhone 4 is older than Galaxy S5 and it has old hardware. Try it on the iPhone 5s. I... moreActually, I am just replying to the post from Eric as he compared S5 to iPhone 4 and not to iPhone 5s and HTC M8!
So please read the previous post before you shoot your reply!
- Techno J
- iwpx
Tcool, 24 Jul 2014I read the news Xiaomi may have sold less than 10,000 Mi 3 units in India. Oh what a pity, ... moreSorry, I'm not from India. The situation in India doesn't reflect the situation in the whole world.
- Techno J
- iwpx
Tcool, 24 Jul 2014I have both S5 and iPhone 4. Via WiFi internet connection, opening web pages and Facebook i... moreActually, iPhone 4 is older than Galaxy S5 and it has old hardware. Try it on the iPhone 5s. I own both iPhone 5s and HTC M8, I had Galaxy S5 few months ago and sold it. The HTC M8 and the iPhone 5s are faster than the Galaxy S5. At the end of the day all of them are great phones.
- Anonymous
- 73S%
Anonymous, 23 Jul 2014no sir, couldnt agree anymore with you..
the chipset gpu rendering is the no 1 deciding facto... more The TEGRA K1 and Adreno420 will put GS5/note3 to shame.
Lets hope at that time K1/Adr420 being launch, S5 price
down to half from current $650.
- Tcool
- NyjE
Eric, 23 Jul 2014When I bought my s5 I thought it would be the best thing ever. However, I live in an area with... moreI have both S5 and iPhone 4.
Via WiFi internet connection, opening web pages and Facebook in iPhone 4 takes like a century to open completely while on my S5 it's just a snap of a finger.
They are connected to the same WiFi.
Opening Temple Run 2 in iPhone 4 is very slow, while Temple Run 2 in S5 opens quicker.
I am not happy with iPhone 4, it's a waste.
- pattigrrl
- 4KHf
Eric, 23 Jul 2014When I bought my s5 I thought it would be the best thing ever. However, I live in an area with... moreI loved it at first. Gets super hot when talking on it, have to switch to speaker. Frequently upgrades-always draining battery. When upgrade time, I'm going back to iPhone. Bye bye Samsung Galaxy S5...
- Tcool
- NyjE
Techno J, 23 Jul 2014My friend who bought a Xiaomi Mi3 from Ebay showed me. He has a Galaxy S4 Exynos version too. ... moreRead your good news here:
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_may_have_sold_less_than_10000_mi_3_units_in_india-news-9123.php
- Tcool
- NyjE
Techno J, 23 Jul 2014Of course, it's Xiaomi. I read the news Xiaomi may have sold less than 10,000 Mi 3 units in India.
Oh what a pity, sorry to hear that...
- Anonymous
- rKMQ
Samsung s5 is a good piece...a new experience to the mobile lovers. But the bjggest problem i have with my s5 is the battery life..its the worst battery i have ever seen. Even galaxy grand which was my previous phone gave an excellent batter back up for a day. But with net on,s5 caters the needs only for about 5 hrs,which is so shocking. If you ask me,i would say NO TO S5....GO TO S4 OR NEXUS 5
- Anonymous
- nxD$
Eric, 23 Jul 2014When I bought my s5 I thought it would be the best thing ever. However, I live in an area with... moreMy daughter and I find the opposite situation, she's unhappy with her iphone.
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