Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S 5 G900 Cell Phone (Unlocked) - White
Average customer rating
4.6
(1,097 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,097 reviews
5 Stars
805
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
19
1 Star
18
95%of customers recommend this product.
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1,022 out of
1,081)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S 5 G900 Cell Phone (Unlocked) - White
Customer Rating
4
Nice phone, but..
on August 31, 2014
Posted by: QTblu3
Expertise:Beginner
I got my samsung galaxy s5 recently and its really nice. I have no problem with the back cover. I think it makes the phone light. Love the color on the display and how clear it is. Although I think this is a nice phone, I can't say I haven't had problems with it. The battery drains extremely fast and I had to reset the phone 5 or 6 times. After the last reset, it seems to work just fine now without overheating. Also, I have a heart bleed detector on my phone and it says my device is affected by the bug, but the vulnerable behavior is not enabled. I'm not sure if that is something I should be worried about, but it doesn't look like there are any glitches anymore. Overall its a nice phone, but there are a 1 or 2 issues with my phone.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, nice shape
Cons: battery life, overheated in the beginning
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
love it!!
on September 3, 2014
Posted by: Mommy0709
from Rayne, LA 70578, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
great phone and easy to use!! durable. this is my 2nd Samsung phone and I LOVE them!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, 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
5
Great Phone
on September 3, 2014
Posted by: DM4RT
from California, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
The Galaxy S5 is my first Samsung Mobile device. I absolutely love it. Previously, I was an Apple iPhone user, getting the 3G, 4, and 5 models all the days they came out. After playing with my Brother-In-Law's Samsung 10.1 2014 Tablet, I just had to switch to Samsung and the Android OS. With the Galaxy S5 Smartphone being released soon after, I purchased it the day it came out. Now, I am not looking back. People often talk about how simple and easy iPhones are to use. Yes, this may be the case; however, by being simple, they significantly reduce the capabilities of the technology they have. Samsung, coupled with the Android OS, allows you to personalize your phone. You can operate and run it as simple or as complex you as the user would want. Short of it being a laptop, it pretty well has the personalization properties. You truly make it your device, not a device that 50 million other people have.
Being a Samsung Galaxy S5 user for 4 months now, I know that I will not be making a switch back to the Apple devices. Those who do make the switch often don't give themselves enough time to learn the device. I am a firm believer that if iPhone users gave the Samsung Galaxy devices 1-2 weeks, they wouldn't look back either.
One of my favorite features, in addition to the available accessories, is the ability to run different launcher programs. Through the Android OS, launchers allow you to run background programs that have the phone, files, and information all be personalized exactly how you want it. The phones all come pre-programed with the Samsung and Wireless Provider set-up, but this can easily be overhauled without the need to jailbreak or hack the phone. The Samsung and AT&T, in my case, options are great and offer quite a few options, but I like a little more personalization.
Overall, I recommend everyone give the GS5 a try. Once you learn how to use it, there just isn't anything else that compares.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, functional, personlization
Cons: bulky - w/accessories
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Like Galaxy 5S
on September 3, 2014
Posted by: sue1252
Expertise:Intermediate
Overall I like this phone. I don't think it is a user friendly as the I5 but like the screen size better. Also like camera better. Wish they would change the calandar icon to reflect today's date not just 31.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
this product is awesome
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: Lovemysamsung5000
I took video with my s5 sy Niagara Falls and it got soaked. I wasn't worried because it's waterproof. Amazing feature. I love my new phone. It's user friendly as well.
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
5
this phone is amazing
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: lovemyphone1976
from tunnel hill ga
I love everything about my phone it has everything I want on it
Pros: Built-in speakers, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, 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
5
Awesome!!
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: Boombop81
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Expertise:Expert
This phone is awesome! I converted to a Galaxy S5 from an iPhone and the battery life just amazes me. When I had my iPhone I had to charge me phone 1-2 times everyday...sometimes more, but with the Galaxy S5 a full charge lasts me 2 days. I have no complaints!
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, 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
5
GS5
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: Andysgs5
from California, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
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 to the all-metal HTC One M8, but the dimpled back and waterproof casing at least add more durability than we've enjoyed on previous Galaxy S devices.
The fingerprint scanner and the heart rate monitor, on the other hand, need some work. Each delivers inconsistent results and can be quite frustrating to use. The good news is that you don't have to use them if you have the same experience that I did; the bad news is, if you don't take advantage of these features, you have less reason to buy the phone in the first place. What's more, Samsung put a lot of energy into integrating these features into both the GS5's hardware and software, which makes me wonder what the company could have included instead it left those features out. If you're looking for a good Android phone, the GS5 won't let you down.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US