Customer reviews from Samsung US
Wireless Charging Cover for Samsung Galaxy S 5 Cell Phones - White
Average customer rating
3.9 out of 5
3.9
(8 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 8 reviews
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75%of customers recommend this product. 
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Customer Reviews for Wireless Charging Cover for Samsung Galaxy S 5 Cell Phones - White
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Works well but won't be able to use with traditional case to fit the phone
on June 22, 2014
Posted by: MLefers
from Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I ordered this for my S5 to go along with the larger white/gray EP-P100IJWUST2 charging pad (Samsung approved compatible with S5 but has much better reviews). I find the dust/plug cover is such a pain to bypass when having to charge the phone daily. The wireless charging pad concept is brilliant, and it works wonderfully, but they need to come out with exterior cases to fit properly...or slim this cover up so it's a similar thickness as the original back/cover. After shopping yesterday for a case, and going to the Samsung rep at a local retailer, I learned that I will just have to alternate the backs at night when putting it on the charger because the cases are too tight with this back cover and forces buttons down creating other issues. Otherwise they do currently have the flip cases with the charging pad receiver already included just like this one. Really hoping to see better fitting cases soon. I already bought a case to accommodate the extended battery option to see if the fit would work, but that case size is very loose and I wasn't comfortable with it, so I'm just going to rotate the back covers at night....bummer!
Pros: Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Almost hits the mark
on June 21, 2014
Posted by: cyberlogicx
from New Hampshire, USA
Expertise:Expert
I just picked one of these up for my Galaxy S 5. I was surprised to see how much thicker and heavier it was, than the original back cover on my phone. This proved to be somewhat of a disappointment, as my case no longer fit. I looked for a Samsung branded case, but one isn't made yet to accomodate the extra bulk.
NFC works flawlessly with this, which is a real plus as I use NFC very often.
The phone charges quickly and reliably with the Qi charging pad I have, even though it is not a Samsung branded one.
I don't really notice the added weight of the wireless charging back plate, as the phone is still acceptably slim and light. Overall, I am happy with this cover, as I can now just set my phone down to charge it, rather than opening the port and plugging it in. I feel as though this should have been included with the phone at purchase, and not as an optional accessory. That's why I only gave it a three out of five star rating for value. I will be much happier with this, once a case fits it.
Pros: looks like it belongs, easy to use
Cons: Too big, no cases fit
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great replacement back that adds wireless charging to the S5
on August 2, 2014
Posted by: Kalgwl
from Alabama, USA
Expertise:Expert
Love the fact that I can now charge wirelessly but wish it would have been built in to the phone.
The back is designed just like the one that comes installed but it is thicker than the factory back & there are very few companies making a cover that fits. (2 that I found)
Pros: Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
works great, but size is an issue
on June 13, 2014
Posted by: mtnbkeman
from Mo.
Expertise:Expert
Because of the added thickness most cases will not fit!
if you like your phone protected you must use a bigger case
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
3 out of 5
3
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Works well but cannot find a case to fit the phone with it attached
on June 13, 2014
Posted by: garethw832
from United Kingdom
Expertise:Expert
This charging back does the job however it makes the phone about 3mm thicker and as result I cannot find any case (in the UK at least) that will fit the phone. So if you want to put your phone into some sort of case - then don't buy this back unless you can find a case that will fit it.
Pros: Realistic color
Cons: Too big, Did not meet expectations, no protective case available that will fit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3 out of 5
3
Performance
4 out of 5
4
Design
2 out of 5
2
Value
3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
A great product for many reasons.
on January 24, 2015
Posted by: AreJay
from Hayward, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
I just received this charging cover a few days ago. I decided to purchase this because I was using a spare battery to switch out the battery each morning. I eventually put quite a nasty crack in the stock cover from removing it so often.
I really like this cover for many reasons. First off the obvious, I am now simply able to set my phone on a Qi charging mat found on amazon and the phone charges to full overnight with no chords. Secondly, the slight added thickness I found makes the phone easier to hold and handle. A second advantage to the added thickness is the back camera lens is now better protected and doesn't make contact with the surface it is resting as is the case with the stock cover.
I'm very happy with this case and would definately recommend this cover to a friend.
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great accessory, not so great with protective case
on November 16, 2014
Posted by: cgtaylor79
from Florida
Expertise:Beginner
I really like having the back charger, it makes it so much easier using the wireless charging system. My only complaint is when using a protective case such as Otterbox, I have yet to find one that fits exactly. I can not use the Otterbox Defender that I had previously purchased. If there is a protective case to use with the wireless back, I would love to find it!
Pros: Durable
Cons: no protective case will fit while using this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
4
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Doest not fit otter box cases
on June 19, 2014
Posted by: Henry1967
from Lathrop, CA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I just received mine and I am very disappointed it doest not fit any of my otter box cases now I will sell it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3 out of 5
3
Performance
3 out of 5
3
Design
1 out of 5
1
Value
3 out of 5
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US