Samsung Galaxy S5

40851 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40851 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the size and battery are generally positive. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but opinions are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1033 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability and screen. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the apps and durability are mixed, while some have doubts about the reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11306 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and price. The performance and screen are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability. There are some mixed reviews about the GPS navigation.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the reliability. The battery is also mentioned favorably. The screen and sound get less positive reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Review | Trusted Reviews

Galaxy S5 Review Update: Is it still worth considering now it has Android 5.0 Lollipop?

Fantastic screen ; Still one of the best cameras around ; Now updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop ; Update has improved fingerprint sensor ; Better battery life than S6 ; Has microSD and water resistance

Not the prettiest of 2014 phones ; Processor still decent, but behind the times

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5

When's the best time to buy a flagship phone? When it gets replaced by a new flagship phone, of course. Following on from the announcement of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been given a second wind, courtesy of an update to...

Fantastic screen ; Still one of the best cameras around ; Now updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop ; Update has improved fingerprint sensor ; Better battery life than S6 ; Has microSD and water resistance

Not the prettiest of 2014 phones ; Processor still decent, but behind the times

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Nick Broughall (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 review

Samsung goes for evolution over revolution... again.

Amazing screen ; Great battery life ; Hugely powerful

Creaky design ; Bottom dock locked down ; Unnecessary heart rate monitor ; Slow background de-focus

Powerful, competent and with a whole new UI, it's a shame that Samsung hasn't progressed further with the look of its new challenger.

Feb, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy S5 review

Can the new Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone blow away the competition?

Updated design ; Camera innovation ; Cleaner UI

Too big for some ; Slightly delicate ; Unreliable sensors

Apr, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy S5

An improvement on the S4, but not radical enough

Fast and powerful ; Big, replaceable battery ; Colourful video ; Quick, decent camera ; Eye-catching features

Average sound ; Erratic Finger Sensor ; Plastic design

Samsung has now moved into Apple’s territory: it has a hugely popular product that will sell well, regardless of the critical reception.

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 review

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is likely to be one of the best selling devices of 2014. It is the successor to the incredibly successful Galaxy S4 that, despite the attempts of HTC, Sony Mobile and LG, sold by the truckload. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a fantastic...

Great display, good camera performance, fast connectivity, software makes good use of larger display, reasonable battery life

Plastic build, navigation of the user interface feels slower than it should be

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a fantastic handset. The design could be seen as playing it safe, although the addition of waterproofing and presenting a compact and lightweight device has much merit, as does continued access to the battery.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy S5 review - Pocket-lint

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone in the form of the Galaxy S5, which will launch globally on 11 April, and we got an early look at the

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S5 review

We've added this little update to inform you that the Galaxy S5 is no longer the current flagship smartphone from Samsung. The firm has launched the Galaxy S6 and we rather like it. There's also a Galaxy S6 Edge which uses curved screen technology to...

Things haven't changed much from the Galaxy S4 but Samsung, as usual, has packed the Galaxy S5 with features. However, a lot are somewhat unnecessary. The heart rate monitor is a prime example and while the fingerprint scanner is cool, it's difficult...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 comparison review

The Samsung Galaxy S5 was a whopping £599 when it launched but that quickly lowered now it's been around for a few months you can pick it up for just over £400 from retailers like Amazon. That's a saving of more than £100 so read on to see whether it's...

The iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 are two very different smartphones with iOS and Android remaining the big difference. Other than this there's the price, design, storage and additional features to consider.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy Alpha comparison review

It's full steam ahead with Samsung's tactic of launching smartphones in almost every size, shape, spec, price and colour imaginable. The latest to enter the fray is the Galaxy Alpha which by the sound of it, is a new range from Samsung.

The Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha are similar but different smartphones. The GS5 is bigger with a Full HD screen, waterproof design and better camera. Meanwhile the Galaxy Alpha is smaller, has a metal-frame and an octa-core processor but has no microSD...

Aug, 2014

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