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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
  • 2.7% 69,463,010 hits
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  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    5W
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  • AnonD-89109
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  • 24 Jul 2014

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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    • AnonD-89109
    • ute
    • 24 Jul 2014

    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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      • iwp
      • 24 Jul 2014

      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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        • AnonD-89109
        • ute
        • 24 Jul 2014

        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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          • papya
          • KAx
          • 24 Jul 2014

          Does this HANG like any other Samsung?

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            • AnonD-89109
            • ute
            • 24 Jul 2014

            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?

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              • Tcool
              • Nyj
              • 24 Jul 2014

              AnonD-116479, 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."

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                • Tcool
                • Nyj
                • 24 Jul 2014

                AnonD-116479, 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!

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                  • AnonD-116479
                  • iwp
                  • 24 Jul 2014

                  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.

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                    • AnonD-116479
                    • iwp
                    • 24 Jul 2014

                    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.

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                      • 73S
                      • 24 Jul 2014

                      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.


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                        • Tcool
                        • Nyj
                        • 24 Jul 2014

                        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.

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                          • 4KH
                          • 24 Jul 2014

                          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...

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                            • Nyj
                            • 24 Jul 2014

                            AnonD-116479, 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

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                              • Tcool
                              • Nyj
                              • 24 Jul 2014

                              AnonD-116479, 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...

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                                • Anonymous
                                • rKM
                                • 24 Jul 2014

                                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

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • nxD
                                  • 24 Jul 2014

                                  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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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • nxD
                                    • 24 Jul 2014

                                    nick, 23 Jul 2014can any one tell me that s5 is flop or hit plz Hit

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                                      • KID
                                      • 23 Jul 2014

                                      i have g900h model battery dain so fast there shuold be update for battery improvments.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • KZ8
                                        • 23 Jul 2014

                                        darkgamer, 23 Jul 2014Please try to get one plus one. And it doesn't beat the hell out of s5. It cheats on benc... moreno sir, couldnt agree anymore with you..
                                        the chipset gpu rendering is the no 1 deciding factor that explain
                                        the whole phone performance in general..,
                                        graphic rendering is the most burden task in mobile computing...
                                        that why you will see the gpu peak shader 'gflops' are increasing from flagship to another flagship.this scenario are same as what we see in desktop computer graphic card.
                                        thats why "futuremark 3d mark" is only worldwide certified graphic bencmark that whole world can rely.

                                        A slower gpu will lead to slowing down the phone performance in general.A phone with
                                        spectacular camera is nothing / useless if equiped with slower gpu.


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