Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S 5 Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Average customer rating
4.6
(5,080 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,080 reviews
5 Stars
3,643
4 Stars
1,117
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
69
1 Star
69
94%of customers recommend this product.
(
4,749 out of
5,041)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S 5 Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: vstar1100
Great phone. Love the features.Long battery life. Much easier to navigate than my old HTC phone.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great features and versatile phone
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: SeriouslyMax
from Southern Maryland, MD, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
This was a device upgrade for me from a Samsung Galaxy S3, has many features and served me very well so far.
I'll only highlight a few things I have seen so far. Depending on use and running apps, the charged battery life is about an expected duration for me knowing the Galax S3. On an average day, I tend to plug the device in to recharge 2 or 3 times. I have gone from waking to bedtime on a single charge a handful of times; yet, that is with limited use of power intensive apps.
It might be hard to do with the size and weight of the device, but I was a little surprised at how easily the corners can be dinged or scuffed - which has happened already. I'd recommend a protective case for this device.
The lower left toggle button is not the same as on the Galaxy S3. It only allows access to recently used apps and task manager. I had hoped for the same functionality as on the Galaxy S3.
There are many great features for this device that I've appreciated and only wanted to highlight areas I saw as - or could be - disappointments. Hope this helps.
I'll only highlight a few things I have seen so far. Depending on use and running apps, the charged battery life is about an expected duration for me knowing the Galax S3. On an average day, I tend to plug the device in to recharge 2 or 3 times. I have gone from waking to bedtime on a single charge a handful of times; yet, that is with limited use of power intensive apps.
It might be hard to do with the size and weight of the device, but I was a little surprised at how easily the corners can be dinged or scuffed - which has happened already. I'd recommend a protective case for this device.
The lower left toggle button is not the same as on the Galaxy S3. It only allows access to recently used apps and task manager. I had hoped for the same functionality as on the Galaxy S3.
There are many great features for this device that I've appreciated and only wanted to highlight areas I saw as - or could be - disappointments. Hope this helps.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
over all good deal
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: john6939
the s5 is a pretty good phone it tends to lag from time to time.great features and easy to use.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love it.
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: biggiesax
from canton, oh
Expertise:Intermediate
It's an annexing phone. I love all the features and everything it offers. The only thing I dislike are a couple design flaws just based on personal preference, but trying to take a screen shot is one of the hardest things ever on this phone. But besides those few issues, it's wonderful. I'd definatly recommend it to a friend.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
great phone
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: Anonymous
from Minneapolis MN
I love this phone. It's been by far my favorite cellular phone this far.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Samsung Galaxy S5
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: Chris0520
from NJ
Expertise:Intermediate
I have to say, I liked a lot of the features on my S3 better than the S5.
For instance, in my contacts the favorites list is icon boxes instead of a line list like the whole contacts list, which makes it very difficult to read and scroll through.
I set my test messages to show on my locked screen (nice feature, right?), but I have to close the message TWICE in order to get back to the home screen to login my password.
In addition, even though I just got the phone and have only added 2 apps, the phone is sometimes very slow and seems to freeze for a couple of seconds at least once a day.
Also, the battery life on this phone is terrible compared to my friends' phones from a different company.
For instance, in my contacts the favorites list is icon boxes instead of a line list like the whole contacts list, which makes it very difficult to read and scroll through.
I set my test messages to show on my locked screen (nice feature, right?), but I have to close the message TWICE in order to get back to the home screen to login my password.
In addition, even though I just got the phone and have only added 2 apps, the phone is sometimes very slow and seems to freeze for a couple of seconds at least once a day.
Also, the battery life on this phone is terrible compared to my friends' phones from a different company.
Pros: Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations, short battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Phone
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: mml69
from Chicago, Il
Expertise:Intermediate
This phone has the apps available and features that make it one of the best smart phones on the market
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: Jb1028
Love how I was able to bump with my other phone to get all my info transferred.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US