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April 2014
(85%)
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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
The recent flurry of flagship smartphone releases - which includes the HTC One M8, the Sony Xperia Z2, and now the Samsung Galaxy S5 - has certainly felt like an incremental evolution rather than a complete overhaul. Out of the three phones, Samsung proba...
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Published: 2014-04-02, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph
Abstract: When Samsung Philippines invited us to check out the Galaxy S5 when it was unveiled during MWC, we were only able to look at its internals, display and sensors due because of the black box unit version of the S5 that they had at the time. Today, we were a...
Published: 2014-03-02, Author: Jam , review by: jamonline.ph
Abstract: Some Samsung stores are already offering a preview of their next flagship phone at their shops including the one at Samsung Aura. The Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Gear Fit, Samsung Gear 2 and the Samsung Gear 2 Neo are now on display and available for hands...
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Published: 2014-03-02, Author: Jam , review by: jamonline.ph
Abstract: Normally, when Samsung has a new flagship product, they release an official hands-on video of their new product. If you've been following the latest tech news in the past few weeks, you probably know that the Samsung Galaxy S5 would be coming soon along w...
Abstract: MANILA, Philippines - Once upon a time Samsung's Galaxy S3 was THE Android smartphone of choice. With its fresh new look, unrivaled spec sheet and excellent camera, the S3 came at a time when scales were tipping in favor Google's smartphone operating syst...
Published: 2014-02-25, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph
Abstract: A few hours ago Samsung unveiled their latest flagship device, the Galaxy S5. The Galaxy S5 has the monumental task of trying to regain the mindshare lost by its predecessor which did not perform to the company's expectations. This year's launch feels muc...
We're glad to see that Samsung has clearly put a lot more thought into what software features people will actually use on their phone and we expect many people will make good use of features like Download Booster, fingerprint checkout and real-time HDR mo...
Abstract: Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy Note9 is finally available. If you're undecided on whether you should upgrade or not, we're here to help. First of all, here's a quick video recap of what's new in the Note9:For a more in-depth look at the Note9, chec...
Abstract: Pre-orders for Samsung's latest Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones start tomorrow (1st March). If you're undecided on whether you should upgrade or not, we're here to help. First of all, here's a quick recap of what's new in the S9 and S9+:For a more in-depth...
Abstract: A Samsung smartphone launch tends to be more exciting than launches of other brands.On one hand, I know that the company will stuff loads of features into every dTECH SPECSevice, though not all of them may work perfectly and some are not even necessary. A...
