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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
  • 2.5% 68,160,585 hits
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  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • AnonD-692574
  • mxa
  • 18 Aug 2017

Samsung S5.
You can't beat removable batteries. Love them!
Great when out and about and you have a spare one in your wallet to keep powered on.
That's why I will never upgrade to S6 S7 or S8 UNTIL YOU CAN HAVE A REMOVABLE BATTERY!
Are you listening Samsung ya mugs!
LG V20 next for me aha!

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    • GS5 (2016)
    • Kxv
    • 13 Aug 2017

    AnonD-451787, 12 Aug 2017Fellow Singaporean, just go and get Samsung S5 as suitable for local use with 4G LTE. Just bo... more1. Your Device Status Will Be CUSTOM
    2. Your Knox Code Is Tripped (0x1)

    Bad News Is There's No Turning Back Here. You Will Void Your Warranty & All Knox Security Feature. Currently, It's Impossible To Reset Those Flags.

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      • AnonD-451787
      • 6TU
      • 12 Aug 2017

      Anonymous, 09 Aug 2017Yes we can't accept the odd trend of non removable battery just for the greedy brandsDo you know that non-removable battery and battery with low life do have reasons.
      That is in cooperation with power bank manufacturer to have business.
      I do not like and buy power bank.
      Rather i charge to as much as possible before going out.
      Once wake up and check if low as below 50% then put to charger to charge.
      As most battery may drop as it is not wise to charge at night, as if forgotten to remove the charger before sleep, then beware of the consequences of phone & battery issues.

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        • AnonD-451787
        • 6TU
        • 12 Aug 2017

        anonymous, 12 Aug 2017Me too when i charge my S5 it show red on the notification led light but after fully charge it... moreThere is no need to wait for green light as long as it is near or reached 100% then better to remove the charger as it may wear the battery faster.
        Usually i will charge when below 50% or when i wake up and preparing to go out.
        In this way, there is no need to use power bank as charging & using at the same time may not good for phone as heat will build up faster.
        Even it is not yet 100% i still will remove the charger and go out.
        The charging to 100% is the bad myth, as phone do not wish to charge in this way.

        When the charging reach 99% it could take 1 hour or more to reach 100%.
        It was reported, as i had read, that this is to avoid putting the phone charging too fast as in over-charged.
        As in this way, it drag the charging time for you to remove the charger to avoid over-charged which may not suitable to both battery and phone.
        Hence it is not in reality to actually charged to exact 100% and wait for the green light.
        As we are not driving car which have to wait for green light to tell you it is safe to move.
        That is why sometimes we may forgotten about the phone is completed charging.
        It is not like in olden days where battery have to be dry before charge and have to charge to the max 100% before remove from the charger.
        So long as you are not using the phone and battery is less, say, 50% then proceed to charge the phone and leave it until fully charged.
        BUT do not charge overnight and ensure the power supply do have surge protection to avoid being burnt.

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          • AnonD-451787
          • 6TU
          • 12 Aug 2017

          Anonymus, 07 Aug 2017Good day Sir....fellow Singaporean. Most appropriate to ask you as I am getting a 2nd hand pho... moreFellow Singaporean, just go and get Samsung S5 as suitable for local use with 4G LTE.
          Just bought mine $200 today as a good bargain.
          It is rooted to LineageOS on Android 7.1.2 as no bloatware whatsoever.

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            • GS5 (2014)
            • Kxv
            • 12 Aug 2017

            anonymous, 12 Aug 2017Me too when i charge my S5 it show red on the notification led light but after fully charge it... moreIt Is Normal. (Wait 3-5mins To Turn Led Into Green Notification)
            Suggest To Charge (90-95%) Everytime To Preserve Battery Life.
            Alt. Way = Changing Batteries Might Fix The Issues.

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              • anonymous
              • Kxv
              • 12 Aug 2017

              anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Can i check why my battery after fully charged sometimes it doesn't turn green on the light an... moreMe too when i charge my S5 it show red on the notification led light but after fully charge it show 100 per cent but don't turn green even after leaving it on charger for another one hour. And sometime it turn green when it reach 100 er cent. Without leaving it on charger for even another 5 minutes. Is this normal?

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                • anonymous
                • Kxv
                • 10 Aug 2017

                dropdown, 09 Aug 2017Graphics is not very high, high-end games will not run smooth. Also, It will become slow after... moreCan i check why my battery after fully charged sometimes it doesn't turn green on the light and sometimes does turn green . thanks

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                  • AnonD-690780
                  • I5d
                  • 09 Aug 2017

                  The galaxy s5 from straighttalk sucks don't come with 4G trouble with texting, always have to click WiFi off then back onto send texts. And this was what I got when I sent my s4 in under warranty. Never again

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                    • Anonymous
                    • wiT
                    • 09 Aug 2017

                    pagar, 09 Aug 2017Great phone. wish that the s series after s5 was also with removable batteryYes we can't accept the odd trend of non removable battery just for the greedy brands

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                      • 3YH
                      • 09 Aug 2017

                      Graphics is not very high, high-end games will not run smooth. Also, It will become slow after (heavy) use for about one year, simply backup and reset to default.

                      IR, wireless signals is good, waterproof, solid and it just feels almost premium. Get this boy with 2 spare batteries, 64GB SD Card and you all set for a long period of time. Anything happens simply Google it and Boom tens of solution results.

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                        • pagar
                        • pI@
                        • 09 Aug 2017

                        Great phone. wish that the s series after s5 was also with removable battery

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                          • nic3me
                          • v0q
                          • 08 Aug 2017

                          yes, this is the last removable battery high end phone of samsung. w/ micro sd. fast.. but in much 3d games or w/ higher ram needed to open the game.. it crashed. ex. in social app. whn searchng or scrolling feeds. and in some higher mb games.. the prob. is the 2gb ram cze now 3gb or 4gb in lttest phnes. but its fast in gming popular gmes like hungry shark. yes, it heats up when playing hd games as it uses more ram and memory.. specially when using wifi or online gmes. 1yr. of mine.. still gud. but experiencing battery drains fast when plying gmes

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                            • AnonD-1385
                            • ri0
                            • 08 Aug 2017

                            Anonymus, 07 Aug 2017Good day Sir....fellow Singaporean. Most appropriate to ask you as I am getting a 2nd hand pho... moreJust close your eyes and go with the S5. You won't regret it. It's durable and it just works, works and keeps on working. It's a masterpiece and still the best of the best in my view.

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                              • Anonymus
                              • Kxv
                              • 07 Aug 2017

                              Faariz, 07 Aug 2017Hi guys. Good day to all. Still holding on to my Sam. Galaxy S5 local Singapore Telco set. Jus... moreGood day Sir....fellow Singaporean. Most appropriate to ask you as I am getting a 2nd hand phone. I don't know which to buy some say Sony Xperia Z3 some say Samsung S5, and even recommend S6 and S7. i am tight budget and so far i see LG G3 is affordable. Can you suggest? Of cause I will not hold you responsible. My budget I have option to go for Samsung S4 or smasung 5 sony Z3 or LG G3

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                                • Faariz
                                • TRK
                                • 07 Aug 2017

                                Hi guys. Good day to all. Still holding on to my Sam. Galaxy S5 local Singapore Telco set. Just got an upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow nearly 2 months ago. Everything is running smooth. No complaint and no negative feedback with the new Android 6.0, this is still the "Killer Beast" of Samsung phones. Best phone ever

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                                  • GS5 (2014)
                                  • Kxv
                                  • 06 Aug 2017

                                  anonymous, 06 Aug 2017Need honest advice and opinion. Should o get this or the sony xperia z3 or z3 compact. Or how ... moreS5 I Used For Gaming. As For S6 I Used It For App (Due To Lack Of SD, Lucky Still Have 64GB/128GB Variant, Otherwise 32GB Is Too Low For Me In My Opinion!
                                  As For Camera Of Cos S6 Perform Better! Likewise S5 Is Also Great At The Same Time With Same Rear Cam As S6. Anything Below S3 (Low-Mid Phone) Is Low End Phone..........

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                                    • Bliss
                                    • sxs
                                    • 06 Aug 2017

                                    Can u tell me is this S5 or iphone 5s better which one u recommend as confuse thanks

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                                      • sheharyar
                                      • 6PF
                                      • 06 Aug 2017

                                      i bought s5 at&t SM-G900A in pakistan .its on lolipop 5.0.1 ,does any one know it will upgrade or not to 6.0.1 marshmallow

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                                        • anonymous
                                        • Kxv
                                        • 06 Aug 2017

                                        GS5 (2014), 06 Aug 2017Absolutely. For A 3 Years Device With Most Feature Is Impressive & This Beast Still Runnin... moreNeed honest advice and opinion. Should o get this or the sony xperia z3 or z3 compact. Or how bout samsung S6? What are other S model u have and which is the best? Thanks so much

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