Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
Ian, 04 Jul 2017Same here as to not buy a samsung ever again. This S5 is practically rubbish and a rip off. Be... moreTo IAN:
Either you have a fake S5, your used version is in badly need of optimisation and a new battery or you are simply a liar. It has to be one of the three.
My S5 is not far from being three years old and it runs perfectly. I'm still using the original battery that came with it. The battery backup is good seeing that it's basically now two year and nine months old...yet I am able to get 2hrs. 30mins. screen time on 50% power with the possibility of getting 5 hours on a full charge. If you need to learn how to get the most out of your battery then search some of my previous posts about battery optimisation.
My S5 is running Marhmallow, it's still fast and the battery is in fair condition. I use to be able to eaily get two days on fairly heavy usage. These days I only get a few hours or a day so I have to charge daily based on my usage habits. Either way it's still the best flagship I have seen to date. At the end of the day to each their own, I have no problems with mine.
- anonymous
- Kxv
Dynarage, 04 Jul 2017Probably the best phone i have ever had...Agree best of the best and i m still using today not giving up
- Ian
- tZ0
Same here as to not buy a samsung ever again. This S5 is practically rubbish and a rip off. Because of my 1.5 yrs old S6 screwing the motherboard for the 2nd time i needed to go back to this previously used S5. Battery drains faster than a Range Rover petrol tank and lags so so badly. Storage is not storage space at all. On top of that cost of new Samsung and repair is so expensive. Do not support such cheating products.
- Anonymous
- 3pT
Where I can buy this phone? The local stores are out of stock and will not bring again.
- Anonymus
- Kxv
MdN8, 27 Jun 2017I think so. Some people don't even charge their phones above 90 percent because they think it ... moreThanks again
- MdN8
- B}Q
Anonymus, 27 Jun 2017Thanks for feedback i guess it's normal thenI think so. Some people don't even charge their phones above 90 percent because they think it damages the battery, but I'm not an expert.
- Anonymus
- Kxv
MdN8, 27 Jun 2017Similar behavior here, it goes from 100 to 90 faster than from 80 to 70 or from 70 to 60, and ... moreThanks for feedback i guess it's normal then
- MdN8
- svN
Anonymus, 27 Jun 2017Cam i ask does the battery percentage drop after fully charge even you dont use it. Mine drops... moreSimilar behavior here, it goes from 100 to 90 faster than from 80 to 70 or from 70 to 60, and my battery was bought this year. It's normal. At the end of the day I still have 30-50 percent, depending on how much I do heavy stuff.
- Anonymus
- Kxv
AnonD-1385, 26 Jun 2017To what he/she said about battery life, I will repeat this once more...most times on a fully c... moreCam i ask does the battery percentage drop after fully charge even you dont use it. Mine drops to 90% after about 2 to 3hours then again drop by 10 per cent in about another 2 to 3hours but after that it stays quite strong at 80% my battery is orifinal as bouthgt from Samsug outlet itself and is about 8months old. Thanks
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
anonymous, 26 Jun 2017agree with you this person just slandering the S% and like what you said it's fake unit or may... moreTo what he/she said about battery life, I will repeat this once more...most times on a fully charged battery I am able to get 2 hours 30 minutes of on screen time with 50% battery life remaining which theoretically means it's possible to get 5 hours on screen time on a full charge, give and take, which is amazing seeing that my battery will be 3 years old come October 17th.
- anonymous
- Kxv
AnonD-1385, 25 Jun 2017To FLORIN: That's your experience. There are many fake S5 out there are you sure yours is g... moreagree with you this person just slandering the S% and like what you said it's fake unit or maybe dont even have
- anonymous
- Kxv
Florin , 25 Jun 2017After 2 years with this phone I will never buy a Samsung again. It freezes constantly, Faceboo... morenever had such problems with my S5 and i also know alot of people with s5 they never face such problems first time hearing yr such problem maybe your one is fake
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
Florin , 25 Jun 2017After 2 years with this phone I will never buy a Samsung again. It freezes constantly, Faceboo... moreTo FLORIN:
That's your experience. There are many fake S5 out there are you sure yours is genuine unit?
- Florin
- mkY
After 2 years with this phone I will never buy a Samsung again. It freezes constantly, Facebook feels very sluggish and even unlocking is slow. Battery life is nothing to brag about either. Goodbye Sammy
- anonymous
- Kxv
AnonD-1385, 25 Jun 2017Based on GSMArena's test the S5 is louder than the Z3. S5 - Voice 70.5dB / Noise 66.6dB / Ri... morethanks for the info...perhaps if u can get yr hands on a z3 maybe u can determine better. as in ringtone and notifications sounds
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
anonymous, 24 Jun 2017Yeah but the samsung S% looks damn good too and more fluid and stable. the wifif connection is... moreBased on GSMArena's test the S5 is louder than the Z3.
S5 - Voice 70.5dB / Noise 66.6dB / Ring 78dB (since Lollipop update)
Z3 - Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB
Personally, every Z series I have heard in the past were low...though I haven't heard the Z3 personally so I will take GSMArena's words for it
- anonymous
- Kxv
anonymous, 24 Jun 2017as for me i think the Z3 beats the S5 in the followings:- 1) look and build quality 2) Batte... moreYeah but the samsung S% looks damn good too and more fluid and stable. the wifif connection is also good and battery last long too. ring tone i agree may lose out to zepria z3 as z3 louder. both phones hard fight but i still prefer S5 easier to hold as well
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
AnonD-679202, 22 Jun 2017I have had many phones over the years with my Galaxy S5 being my normal day to day phone and a... moreTo MY COOL GUY:
I agree with you. I have preached your very words over and over again. It may just be the very best smartphone of all time.
I keep finding out new stuff which makes it even more fun and makes it feel like new all over again and again.
Battery is amazing. I have mine since 2014 and never changed the battery yet the battery can easily last me for an entire day even with fairly heavy use in the camera and camcorder department.
Most times on a fully charged battery I am able to get 2 hours 30 minutes of on screen time with 50% battery life remaining which theoretically means it's possible to get 5 hours on screen time on a full charge, give and take, which is amazing seeing that my battery will be 3 years old come October 17th.
The S5 motto is 'My life Powered By My S5' and that statement is so true as it's good for work or play and will handle anything you throw at it and keep going on and on and on.
- anonymous
- Kxv
AnonD-679202, 24 Jun 2017Yeah good point man. The Z3 is close to it and is quality but if I had the choice I would stil... moreas for me i think the Z3 beats the S5 in the followings:-
1) look and build quality
2) Battery last longer and brighter screen
3) The ringtone and sound is louder.
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