Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-116479
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Tcool, 24 Jul 2014Wow, you must be rich to have the latest phones.
I think it's little hassle everytime you w... moreI'm not that much rich. But I love gadgets and I buy gadgets up to affordable amount.
HTC M8 is my primary phone, I only carry it everywhere because it has a larger battery. The iPhone 5s is my only iPhone that I have ever owned. I decided to get some experience about ios.
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- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014When I am charging my HTC M8, I divert calls to my iPhone 5s and vice versa. I don't need much... moreWow, you must be rich to have the latest phones.
I think it's little hassle everytime you will charge the other phone you have to enable the divert and disable on the other phone and vice versa.
I go to more comfortable, just simply changing the battery, no need for lots of diverting set ups and bringing heavy portable chargers always.
One smartphone and a light small extra battery in my pocket gives me lot of comfort and without the hassles of set ups here and there.
- AnonD-116479
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Tcool, 24 Jul 2014Electrocution is more dangerous and fatal than a burnt thigh.
And metals have higher abilit... moreWhen I am charging my HTC M8, I divert calls to my iPhone 5s and vice versa. I don't need much the removable battery option. I already have pocket chargers for both of them. I use them when I'm traveling long trips.
Yeah, removable battery is easy, the only thing you have to do is just remove the dead battery and put the spare battery. However, I can manage it.
Finally, if HTC One E8 impresses me, I will buy it after selling my metal HTC M8. I hope Samsung's next Galaxy flagship phone will impress me.
- Tcool
- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014Similarly, there was a huge burn of a woman's thigh area because of an exploded Galaxy S3. So ... moreElectrocution is more dangerous and fatal than a burnt thigh.
And metals have higher ability to electrocute anyone.
I prefer less danger, plastic.
By the way, S5 have option to change the battery.
No need to charge it, just change the battery with extra one and you can continue to use it for calling, messaging and browsing while the other battery is charging on the cradle. You will not miss important or emergency calls and the danger of using it while charging is eliminated.
- Tcool
- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014Similarly, there was a huge burn of a woman's thigh area because of an exploded Galaxy S3. So ... morePlastic or metal doesn't matter.
They are both dangerous.
So the material doesn't matter.
What matters now is the design.
S5 design is not bad.
In fact it is more ergonomic to hold than other smartphones.
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Tcool, 24 Jul 2014Metal is a good conductor of electcity so there is a danger of electrocution. 20mA+ is painful... moreSimilarly, there was a huge burn of a woman's thigh area because of an exploded Galaxy S3. So how can I trust plastic phones as well?
Everyone recommends don't answers to a call while charging your phone. It doesn't matter whether your phone is metal or plastic.
There is a huge probability me to buy the HTC One E8.
- AnonD-116479
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Tcool, 24 Jul 2014As you said it, you use phone covers to protect your phones. So what is the use of metal body ... moreI don't really need metal phones. But Samsung failed me in built quality. If HTC One E8 better than my metal HTC One M8, I may buy it. All I need great built quality as HTC, Lumia or Apple device. Similarly, I need to Samsung to optimise their Touchwiz performance. If they achieved those two factors, I will buy a Samsung phone. All I need a phone with great built quality (this doesn't mean always metal) and super smooth user experience.
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- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014I have seen many drop test videos from almost every phone. That's why we use phone covers to p... moreAs you said it, you use phone covers to protect your phones. So what is the use of metal body when it is going to be covered? LOL!
You pay for the expensive cost of the metal body to cover it.
Better buy a cheap plastic bodied phone and cover it with expensive material.
- AnonD-116479
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AnonD-89109, 24 Jul 2014Okay sorry, didn't know that. Still, glass or not, just see the drop test videos, you'll get a... moreI have seen many drop test videos from almost every phone. That's why we use phone covers to protect our phones from our clumsiness.
You don't like the Galaxy S5 because of its laggy Touchwiz. You like HTC but it's metal. So you hate metal phones. Finally, there is an option for you to buy a high-end HTC Phone. Have you heard about the HTC One (E8)?. It has a polycarbonate back.
I don't understand how metal phones distract GPS signals. I have two metal phones, they work fine. Just visit to XDA Developers forum, you will find there are some users complaining about the GPS issues on Nexus 5 and Galaxy S4. All of them are plastic phones. Today, modern cars have GPS functionality; so how we use the GPS function on these cars if metal distracts the GPS signals?
- Tcool
- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014iPhone 5s has a metal back not a glass. Glass back only has on iPhone 4 and 4s. The Xperia Z2 ... moreMetal is a good conductor of electcity so there is a danger of electrocution. 20mA+ is painful and will cause severe muscular contractions and cannot let go.
As you mentioned the electric shock incident of iPhone 5.
Plastic is a good insulator that will not conduct electiricty, safety first!
Are you going to risk the safety of your family for metal phone?
- Tcool
- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014iPhone 5s has a metal back not a glass. Glass back only has on iPhone 4 and 4s. The Xperia Z2 ... moreWhat is the point of buying metal body phone?
I am sure you will cover your expensive phone with bumper and other available covers to avoid scratches.
So your phone metal body will not be visible, it's useless.
I use a leather faux flip cover for my S5 and it feels more premium than metal.
- Tcool
- Nyj
AnonD-116479, 24 Jul 2014I agree with that iPhone 5 electric shock incident and we see news regarding Samsung's cheap b... moreI don't need to compare S5 to any iPhone.
I just reply to Eric's topic and that's all.
I am not interested to iPhone 6.
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AnonD-116479, 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.
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AnonD-89109, 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.
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AnonD-116479, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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