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April 2014
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The editors liked
A good physical size — smaller than the HTC One (M8)
But the same screen size
Nice
Light
And easy to hold. Doesn't feel cheap
Despite the plastic
The display is pretty good. Not as… vibrant?… as some others
But it's still good
Access to a lot of
Fantastic screen
Great camera
Waterproof (IP67)
Biometrics
Good screen
Strong battery life
Powerful for the money
Samsung's Galaxy S5 excels at everything that matters -- Android 4.4 KitKat OS
A bright
Beautiful display
Blistering quad-core processor
And an excellent camera experience. In addition
Samsung's efforts to streamline its own custom interface and redu
Fast system performance
Textured back makes it easy to grip
Beautiful screen
Excellent 4G performance
Water and dust resistant
Still features a remote control
Built-in heart rate monitor is a neat idea
Amazing screen that works beautifully in direc
The editors didn't like
TouchWiz is still awful
There's too much packed in
But at least lessons have been learned — Settings app is no longer the hot
Disorganised mess it was with the Galaxy S4
IR emitter is quite weak compared to others — doesn't have the same range. Plus s
TouchWiz
Big
Creaky design
Cumbersome software
Slow background defocus
The Galaxy S5 is a only small upgrade over the Galaxy S4. The fingerprint scanner can be confusing to use
And the heart-rate monitor is a niche feature at best. In some regions
The Galaxy S5 costs significantly more than rival top-rated handsets
Australians are given virtually no control over customizing their handset
Battery life needs work
The occasional slow down tends to rear its head in the worst possible way
Samsung's Galaxy S5 features a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera that's capable of taking some great-looking photos. Like most smartphone shooters, it can be hit and miss -- some shots end up overexposed and washed out, while others look dark or have unnatu...
Battery life is fantastic. The pared-pack look of the software is a definite improvement. The screen is absolutely lovely. The dimpled back panel makes the phone much less likely to slide out of your hand or off of your leg. IP67 waterproofiness should be
While the software has gotten better, it's still well behind HTC's in terms of user-friendliness, and it's miles away from Motorola's and stock Android. There's just too much lag to be forgivable in a phone with so much horsepower under the hood. S Health
The answer depends on how important battery life and photo quality are to you. If your answer is "very," then yes, you should buy it. The camera is way better than the HTC Ones, and the battery life is way better than the Nexus 5. From there, you just ha...
Long lasting battery life, Stellar camera abilities
Don't use it as a boom box, Still too much bloatware
It's got the latest specifications, a really stellar camera, and a bright screen and long-lasting battery life that's good for catching up on TV on the go. It has all of the bells and whistles a typical smartphone user would want, but some of the new feat...
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Published: 2014-04-14, Author: Ryan , review by: Geek.com
Abstract: Samsung's annual Galaxy S refresh is a big event in the world of Android phones. Samsung is the only phone maker outside of Apple that has won over mainstream fans with its mobile devices — there are regular people who eagerly await the release of the nex...
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Published: 2014-04-14, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Great display, Excellent performance, Camera can take amazing pictures, Waterproof
Overwhelming features and options, Cheap, boring design, Camera struggles in low light
So, we wanted to know how the 16MP camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 performs, and the results from our comparison are now in. The answer is not going to surprise anyone – the phone is ideal for taking photos and videos under a broad range of circumstanc...
Published: 2014-04-13, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
After its predecessor's scattershot feature-set, the more focused approach of the S5 makes for a more confident feeling device. The camera is solid and its new UI clean, and while the heart-rate sensor takes a little getting used to for finger positioni...
The GS5 sees upgrades across the board compared to its predecessor. The underlying silicon is both faster and more power efficient. The battery is larger, and battery life has improved dramatically thanks to silicon and display upgrades. Much like the gai...
Fantastic display, Daylight images are on par with other flagship phones, Waterproof casing and improved design, Good battery life
Fingerprint scanner can be frustrating, Selective focus doesn't always work as promised, Heart rate monitor isn't completely accurate, TouchWiz UI looks better, but is still confusing
Chances are, you'll be happy with the Galaxy S5 if you choose to buy it. It's a solid upgrade to the Galaxy S4, with reasonable improvements to the design, software and camera. I can't say this is your most visually appealing option, especially compared t...
Abstract: It's Samsung Galaxy S5 day. The Next Big Thing is finally here. So we've already informed everyone that the Galaxy S5 along with the Gear 2 , Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are available. But what about accessories? Well we already have a couple of Top 10′s that...
