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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
  • 2.8% 68,566,542 hits
  • 2465 Become a fan
  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • Tcool
  • nTR
  • 01 Aug 2014

AnonD-89109, 01 Aug 2014Will look at this phone. I am kinda old school actually, still believe in brands and all, so d... moreRead the comparison please.
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6461&idPhone2=6074

Another thing is M8 is much more expensive than Honor 6.

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    • darkgamer
    • 9xn
    • 01 Aug 2014

    Tcool, 01 Aug 2014I prefer Huawei Honor 6 than HTC M8. That phone has a Mali t628 mp4. That gpu is nowhere near to the adreno 330 in s5 or m8.

    The s5 octa uses the t628mp6 and that is also below in performance compared to adreno 330 so the mp4 will have much lesser performance.

    It seems like a decent phone but spec monsters aren't great phones. Let's wait for the reviews.

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      • AnonD-89109
      • ute
      • 01 Aug 2014

      Tcool, 01 Aug 2014I prefer Huawei Honor 6 than HTC M8. Will look at this phone. I am kinda old school actually, still believe in brands and all, so don't really have much / any idea about Huawei. But they're making a big impression, so need to check it out seriously.

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        • AnonD-89109
        • ute
        • 01 Aug 2014

        AnonD-18602, 01 Aug 2014Thanks again for ur time. And one last question. How are the headphones? Are they improved in ... moreNo idea mate, I borrowed the phone from a colleague of mine, didn't ask for the IEM. But I guess they're identical with S4 (at least by the looks of it).

        The sound quality was awesome (with my XBA-H1), that's quite expected though. Also, I had the Snapdragon version, the G900F, it doesn't have the Wolfson chip, so if you buy the G900H, the Indian Octa core version audio will be even better, but I guess you know that already.

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          • Tcool
          • nTR
          • 01 Aug 2014

          AnonD-89109, 01 Aug 2014My desktop (lol)I prefer Huawei Honor 6 than HTC M8.

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            • AnonD-89109
            • ute
            • 01 Aug 2014

            Tcool, 01 Aug 2014What is better than octa core Huawei Honor 6? With larger battery capacity but slimmer body. ... moreMy desktop (lol)

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              • Tcool
              • nTR
              • 01 Aug 2014

              AnonD-89109, 31 Jul 2014S5 over G3 : Because of the display. No IPS is made yet which can outperform S5's S-AMOLED, pe... moreWhat is better than octa core Huawei Honor 6?
              With larger battery capacity but slimmer body.
              3GB of RAM for all variants.

              Read the comparisons:
              http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6483&idPhone2=6461
              http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6461&idPhone2=6294

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                • AnonD-18602
                • vLQ
                • 01 Aug 2014

                AnonD-89109, 01 Aug 2014No, the new Exynos is not something that it can change your view towards TouchWiz or S5 for th... moreThanks again for ur time. And one last question. How are the headphones? Are they improved in quality or the same as previous models?

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                  • Tcool
                  • nTR
                  • 01 Aug 2014

                  AnonD-110047, 01 Aug 2014http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/htc-one-m8-android-4-4-3-kitkat-update-rolls-out-htc-one... moreWow it's not that much.
                  I'd rather stay on 4.4.2

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                    • AnonD-89109
                    • ute
                    • 01 Aug 2014

                    Quantic, 01 Aug 2014Thanks for your amazing reply Saurav Ghosh, do you think its worth the wait for a few more pho... moreAnytime.

                    If you're open to any size then yes, it's better to wait for Note 4. Note series are optimized better than S series, regardless of whatever people say, and the S-Pen related features are implemented really well. So if you're okay with Phablets then you could wait for Note 4, it's almost there, just wait out this month.

                    S6? Lol, it's almost 8/9 months to go for the next S flagship, so no choice really.

                    From other phones, I personally am waiting for the Z3 Compact obviously, let's see what Sony does there. And my primary target is S5 Google Play Edition, quite unbelievable it's still not released yet! I don't even look at most phones nowadays, because there are very few phones which can be operated with human hands any more, so M8, Z2, G3, those phones are nonexistent to me to be honest.

                    PS : As a current owner of Moto X, I'm also waiting to see what X+1 will bring. I'm a very happy owner after all, and after a horrible experience with S4 Exynos, this phone brought back life to me, even with it's below average camera and just fine display :)

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                      • Quantic
                      • sgA
                      • 01 Aug 2014

                      AnonD-89109, 31 Jul 2014S5 over G3 : Because of the display. No IPS is made yet which can outperform S5's S-AMOLED, pe... moreThanks for your amazing reply Saurav Ghosh, do you think its worth the wait for a few more phones to come out? Like the Note 4 or S6 for example. Or shall I purchase the S5 now? Thanks again for your input!

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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
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                            • 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
                                • ute
                                • 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
                                  • ute
                                  • 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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