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techspot.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Another year, another flagship Galaxy S device. Since the release of the original Galaxy S in 2010, Samsung has been routinely refining the formula through hardware upgrades, software polish and no shortage of gimmicks. We typically see larger displays, m...
The AMOLED is back and it looks better than ever. Fast, efficient Snapdragon 801 powers through tasks without struggle. Great camera, especially in good lighting. Improvements to software and design. 
Fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor aren’t well implemented. Settings screen is terrible. Lacks the polish of its highend competitors. 
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a well refined piece of hardware; it’s not a game-breaking, revolutionary device that blows the its predecessor or the competition out of the water, but Samsung has made a number of welcome improvements in key areas and sometimes... |
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gadgetnutz.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Posted in Cell Phones, Mobile Device Reviews, ReviewsEach time this Korean tech leviathan has produced a masterpiece, it has always managed to capture the imagination of the public but after the sober performance of the Galaxy S4, it was imperative to...
Android KitKat 4.4 OS with a flawless performance guaranteed to leave a mark, Bright and beautiful display with an impressive clarity, Blistering speeds both in processing and camera performance, Reduced bloatware and rejuvenated interface...
Unlike the S4, the Galaxy S5 provides plenty of things to brag about. A superb camera, impressive and immersive Full HD screen, multi-window functionality with blazing fast speeds and a fingerprint scanner are just a few to be proud of. However, we fee... |
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notebookcheck.net
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
It's that time again: every year in spring, we are treated to a parade of new high-end smartphones. We already took a look at the HTC One M8 which - in our opinion - lacks real innovation. More security, less power consumption, additional fitness feature...
Outstanding screen, Long-lasting battery, Very good and well explained software, Camera quality very good, Recording and playback quality of UHD videos, Resistant to water and dust, Supports many current transmission standards, USB 3.0 port, High quality...
Case is torsionally not completely rigid, and complains with slight creaking when forces are applied, Pop-up warnings to close the covers properly get annoyoing, Compared to the predecessor, only some details have been improved, Not as easy to maint...
Those who own the S4 don't necessarily need to upgrade. Users in the market for a high-end smartphone should definitely take a good look at the Galaxy S5. The feature set is simply outstanding - even weeks down the line, the user might stumble upon new an... |
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mobileburn.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. Samsung Galaxy S5 Samsung has announced that it has replaced Chang Dong-hoon, head of design for mobile devices, with the vice president of mobile design, Lee Min-hyouk. The shift comes at a time when Samsung h...
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chipchick.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 for AT&T has finally arrived and it's sure to be one of the hottest smartphones of 2014. But what makes it so hot? What are the features of the Galaxy S5 that you won't want to miss? We break it down for you in 10 memes.Selective foc...
Solid and very rugged construction. Convenient controls on the speaker. Nice loud sound that really shines at higher volumes. Packed with lots of features that make it future-proof. Just the kind of speaker you want to use at an outdoor party. Very good b...
Some songs lack body. The price is a bit high...
The smartphone competition is heating up, and it's no longer enough to just strut a great display and heat performance… not that the Galaxy S5 doesn't have that too, because it does. But it's the Galaxy S5's most unique features that makes it stand ou... |
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the-gadgeteer.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
I'm bored with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which is the main phone that I use when I'm not in the process of testing other phones. We're right at the beginning of the new phone rollout season and so far Verizon Wireless has sent me the new HTC One M8 and no...
Replaceable battery, micro SD card slot, Heart rate sensor, Water / dirt resistant...
Only small improvements and additions from previous model, Qi wireless charging not built in...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is Samsung's latest and greatest smartphone – at least for the moment. Although there aren't many changes and updates from last year's model (S4), the S5 does offer a few features that might make it more desirable than other phones i... |
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neowin.net
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Handsets such as Nokia's Lumia 520 and the Moto G have demonstrated that you no longer need to pay top-dollar to enjoy an impressive smartphone experience. Even so, demand for high-end devices continues to thrive, and those in the market for a new mobile...
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hothardware.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Android smartphone wars are heating up here in Q2 with Samsung, HTC and soon LG releasing flagship devices targeted at luring in enthusiasts and mainstream consumers who might be looking to upgrade to the latest technologies and screen sizes. We j...
Best Smartphone Display Yet, Lightning-Fast General Performance, Fantastic Camera Performance, 802.11ac And USB 3, Solid Battery Life, Interesting, Useful Features, IP67 Dust And Water Resistance...
Slightly lower Overall Build Quality Vs. Top Competitors...
Performance Analysis:Samsung's new Galaxy S5 rips through benchmarks, besting many of the top smartphones on the market today. It competes with the HTC One M8 and the two are on par performance-wise since they're based on the same Snapdragon 801 SoC proc... |
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
In a world where nearly everyone owns a smartphone, it's getting harder for companies to stand out. Samsung's Galaxy S5 isn't a game-changer, but it is one of the best smartphones money can buy. The S5 for T-Mobile ($0 down, $27.50 per month) tops its pre...
Beautiful display, Water-resistant chassis, Improved camera is easier to use, All-day battery life...
Inconsistent fingerprint reader, Plastic body, Annoying USB port flap...
The Galaxy S5 packs a gorgeous display, enhanced camera and long-lasting battery into a water-resistant chassis, making it one of the best smartphones ever... |
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booredatwork.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is part of the Galaxy Line of smartphone. A lot has been stated about Samsung latest flagship device. Samsung has done a lot to improve what they did with the Galaxy S4 from last year. What you have to consider is that this is not an...
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androidpolice.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Galaxy S4 was the most popular Android smartphone of all time. The Galaxy S5 will likely take that title soon enough. Say what you will about Samsung's choice of materials or its design aesthetic, its phones are incredibly popular and well-liked by...
The Galaxy S5 is a bit like a Corvette - if you can get past the plastic and the stigma (TouchWiz), it really is a great high-end smartphone. Well, it isn't as pretty as a Corvette I suppose. Well, maybe as pretty as a C4.After spending a couple of wee... |
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androidheadlines.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
It's that time of year again and Samsung's latest flagship device, the Galaxy S5 , is now on retail shelves around the globe. As a previous owner of the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4, it was only a matter of time (and not much of that) before I got my hands on...
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droid-life.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The first half of the last two years has been all about the competition between HTC and Samsung's new flagships. This year, the battle became testier than ever thanks to HTC calling out Samsung for what it perceived to be a lack of innovation and the cont...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is by all means a perfectly good smartphone. This isn't a major reinvention of the previous year's model, though. While the display is out-of-this-world good, the rest just sort of feels somewhat unremarkable. The camera is good... |
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tablet-news.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Since Samsung Galaxy S5 has gone over the threshold of 5 inches we might as well review it right here at Tablet-News.com. The phone was announced at MWC 2014 during a special event and it was launched in the stores on April 11th. This device has sold up t...
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androidheadlines.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Vodafone UK have kindly sent me a Galaxy S5 – in fancy Copper Gold no less – and I've been using it for the last week or so. As someone who is pretty keen on photography, how good a smartphone's camera performs is important to me. I might own a Nexus 5 da...
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pcmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Like many of this year's newest smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S5 isn't a radically new device. It looks a lot like last year's Galaxy S4%displayPrice% at %seller%, and in many respects it handles very similarly. The difference is in the details. Beyond...
Spectacular screen. Super-fast Wi-Fi and LTE performance. Excellent camera. Water-resistant.
All-plastic design. Bloatware. No Download Booster...
As Samsung continues to refine its flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S5 is better than ever. It's the most powerful phone you can buy, and is a lock for our Editors' Choice on Verizon... |
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pcmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the most powerful smartphone on the market, and we recommend AT&T's model just as highly as we do its sister on T-Mobile. With an unmatched screen, excellent LTE and Wi-Fi performance, stellar call quality, and a solid camera...
Spectacular screen. Super-fast Wi-Fi and LTE performance. Excellent camera. Water-resistant.
All-plastic design. Bloatware. No Download Booster...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the most powerful phone AT&T has to offer, but of course AT&T had to interfere a bit... |
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The Galaxy S5 seems similar to its predecessor at first glance, but looks can be deceiving. The Home button hides a fingerprint reader that you can use to unlock the device and make payments via PayPal. And the back houses an integrated heart rate monitor...
Gorgeous 1080p display, Excellent camera and features, Solid performance, Water-resistant body, Long battery life...
Slow, inconsistent LTE connection, Inconsistent fingerprint sensor, Cumbersome USB port flap door...
Samsung's Galaxy S5 offers an excellent display, solid performance and a superior camera in a water-resistant shell, but its 4G performance is lacking... |
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Pocketnow.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
“Your move, Samsung.”That's how we wrapped up last month's review of the HTC One M8, a product that we called “ an elegant smartphone for a more civilized age .” The One M8 is such an impressive device that it might well be on its way to dominating the sm...
IP67 ingress protection, Outstanding, adaptable display, Excellent camera performance in good light, satisfactory performance underwater, Impressive specifications, Improved user interface...
Industrial design doesn't live up to “glam” messaging, Software still looks, feels half-baked, Poor camera performance in low light, Features like fingerprint scanner, Ultra Power Saving under-deliver...
The Galaxy S5 was supposed to change things. It was supposed to be the dawn of a new age for Samsung: a product lighter on gimmicks and heavier on real improvements, from a company newly focused on listening to its customers. This is not that device... |
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geardiary.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
One criticism (warranted) of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is that, by sticking with the plastic body for this generation of their latest phone, Samsung has made a high-end phone that doesn't feel so high-end. DRACOdesign has a solution to the “cheap plastic feel...
Beautiful machined aluminum with a gorgeous finish, Five colors match various S5s, Looks and feels great in the hand, Adds surprisingly little bulk or weight...
No screen or back protection included... |
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phonescoop.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Intro The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the Korean company's main flagship device for the next year. Samsung said it took a "back to basics" approach in designing the GS5 and assigning it features. The device is certainly an improvement over the GS4, but it's hard...
Samsung took the Galaxy S5 in the right direction. The GS4 was so clogged with features - half of which felt like gimmicks - that it was overwhelming. The GS5 stripped out the GS4's flabby functions and left the best ones intact. The hardware is the best... |
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geardiary.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
The other day we took a look at the Ventev glide for the iPhone 5S . A pouch-style leather case, it features the benefit of pushing your phone up and out of the pouch when you need to pull it out and use it. The company also offers the Ventev glide for Sa...
Real leather, Well-made, Ejection system works well, Priced nicely...
Has the same limitations all pouch-style cases have... |
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phonescoop.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Intro The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the Korean company's main flagship device for the next year. Samsung said it took a "back to basics" approach in designing the GS5 and assigning it features. The device is certainly an improvement over the GS4, but it's hard...
Samsung took the Galaxy S5 in the right direction. The GS4 was so clogged with features - half of which felt like gimmicks - that it was overwhelming. The GS5 stripped out the GS4's flabby functions and left the best ones intact. The hardware is the best... |
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Samsung is known for piling on the features, but for the Galaxy S5 ($199 for 16GB on Verizon) the company has taken a more measured approach. Yes, the built-in heart rate sensor and fingerprint reader are a bit gimmicky. But what wins us over are the S5's...
Beautiful 1080p display, Strong performance, Excellent camera, Water-resistant design, Good battery life...
Inconsistent fingerprint reader, USB port flap, Plastic chassis...
Samsung's Galaxy S5 combines a gorgeous display, improved camera and water-resistant design to make it one of the best smartphones in the world... |
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computerworld.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Odds are, you've heard of Samsung's Galaxy phones. How could you not? The company spends billions marketing its brand and making sure it's as synonymous with smartphones as Domino's is with pizza. Samsung Galaxy S5 But advertising alone isn't a reason...
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ubergizmo.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
One of the most anticipated smartphone of 2014 has landed. Announced at MWC 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available in retail and scores of people have already upgraded. If you are reading this, it means that you are still sitting on the fence and do...
The Galaxy S5 delivers solid evolutionary changes over last year's generation. This is the name of the game in the smartphone space now. Smartphones have become powerful enough that the days of 100% speed boost or revolutionary changes are mostly behind u... |
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mobiletechreview.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
twitter: @lisagade) The Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of those phones that hardly needs an introduction. Like the iPhone and HTC One series, it's a flagship smartphone that gets plenty of attention... and sales. Samsung sells hundreds of millions of Galax...
Stunning display, removable battery, microSD card slot, fingerprint scanner that works well, very good camera with 4K video recording...
Still plastic, TouchWiz is improved but still walks all over Android...
Samsung, like Apple, is a juggernaut and by reputation, repeat buyers and feature list alone we all know that Samsung will sell many million GS5 phones. Though you could call it an incremental upgrade, it does bring a few new features--for example the... |
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newatlas.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Sometime within the last couple of years, smartphones hit a wall. Make no mistake, they're still improving. But manufacturers are having to try a lot harder to make their phones stand out from the crowd. Can the latest flagship from the world's biggest sm...
is that this is easily one of the better cameras you'll find on a smartphone. It has loads of features, but it's also easy to just pick up, shoot, and come out with a pretty darn good shot (even if that takes a little longer than I'd like to get there)... |
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booredatwork.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Samsung has bumped up the camera on the galaxy S5 to a 16MP shooter, with an ultra-fast focus with great capture speed. Without going further into tech spec jargon of what the camera can do; let me briefly tell you what's in with the S5 camera. The S5 16M...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
With the Galaxy S5, Samsung has pulled back the reins. The phone maker shifted its focus to refining the features that were already present in predecessors like the Galaxy S4 rather than stuffing more into an increasingly wider polymer body.The Galaxy S5...
Long lasting battery life, Stellar camera abilities...
Don't use it as a boom box, Still too much bloatware...
It's got the latest specifications, a really stellar camera, and a bright screen and long-lasting battery life that's good for catching up on TV on the go. It has all of the bells and whistles a typical smartphone user would want, but some of the new feat... |
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Geek.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Samsung's annual Galaxy S refresh is a big event in the world of Android phones. Samsung is the only phone maker outside of Apple that has won over mainstream fans with its mobile devices — there are regular people who eagerly await the release of the nex...
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theverge.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
That's never been Samsung's strong suit. Samsung is big. It makes big phones with big screens with big ideas intended to push the boundaries of what a smartphone could or would or should ever do. But this year, Samsung's trying something a little bit diff...
Great display, Excellent performance, Camera can take amazing pictures, Waterproof...
Overwhelming features and options, Cheap, boring design, Camera struggles in low light... |
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anandtech.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Samsung is now the undisputed king of the Android smartphone space. It was only a few years ago that the general public referred to every Android phone as a “Droid”. Now, it's not uncommon for people to refer to every Android device as a “Galaxy”, and it...
The GS5 sees upgrades across the board compared to its predecessor. The underlying silicon is both faster and more power efficient. The battery is larger, and battery life has improved dramatically thanks to silicon and display upgrades. Much like the gai... |
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engadget.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 and a trio of Gear smartwatches, the company made a big to-do about how it listens to its customers. We know, we know: Every company's supposed to be doing that. But remember, this is Samsung we're talking about. It dom...
Fantastic display, Daylight images are on par with other flagship phones, Waterproof casing and improved design, Good battery life...
Fingerprint scanner can be frustrating, Selective focus doesn't always work as promised, Heart rate monitor isn't completely accurate, TouchWiz UI looks better, but is still confusing...
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 t... |
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androidheadlines.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
It's Samsung Galaxy S5 day. The Next Big Thing is finally here. So we've already informed everyone that the Galaxy S5 along with the Gear 2 , Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are available. But what about accessories? Well we already have a couple of Top 10′s that...
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
While a top seller, the Samsung Galaxy S4 simply tried to do too much, from scrolling content with your eyes to language translation. The Galaxy S5 ($199 for 16GB on AT&T) has some gee-whiz features of its own, including a heart rate monitor, but it's les...
Bestinclass display; Waterresistant chassis; Sharp and featurerich camera; Useful fitness app; Long battery life...
Inconsistent fingerprint sensor; Annoying flap door for charging port; Plastic design...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is an excellent Android phone that combines a near-perfect display, powerful camera and unique fitness features in a water-resistant design... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
For a few years now, Samsung has been the dominant player on the Android smartphone market. Ever since the Galaxy S II, the giant from South Korea has established itself as a relentless alpha that is in no way willing to share the prey with others. Ins...
Nice and inviting Glam design, Water and dust resistant, Vibrant and punchy screen, Unsurpassed performance in the highend Android class, Streamlined and featurerich user experience, Wonderful camera...
Lack of premium construction materials, Unbalanced screen colors, Fingerprint and heart rate sensors could be better...
Phew, now that we've gone through all the different aspects that make up this prominent handset, we guess the time has come for some closing words.With the Galaxy S5, Samsung is staying true to its typical design language, however, the company has furt... |
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pcmag.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
Function over form. The Samsung Galaxy S5 ($660, or $27.50/month) is America's best-performing smartphone, bringing excellent voice quality, a terrific camera, speedy performance, and the best screen we've seen on a handheld yet. It's better than last yea...
Spectacular screen. Super-fast Wi-Fi and LTE performance. Excellent camera. Water resistant.
All-plastic design. Speakerphone could be louder and deeper...
As Samsung continues to refine its flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S5 is better than ever. It's the most powerful phone you can buy, and is a lock for our Editors' Choice on T-Mobile... |
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recombu.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
We first met the Samsung Galaxy S5 at MWC last month, but we've now got our hands on one back in Blighty for our full in-depth review of this flagship smartphone.How do you improve on one of the most successful smartphones of 2013? It's a question Samsung...
Beautiful display, Outstanding performance, Impressive battery life, Rich camera experience...
Stability issues, Plasticy design, Some gimmicky features... |
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gottabemobile.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
It's long been rumored, but now it's finally here. Samsung lifted the cover off of its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5.The new device keeps the same overall look and design from the Galaxy S4, except for one major portion: the rear battery cover...
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Ruggedpcreview.com
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2014-05-16 01:53:46 |
On February 24, 2014, Samsung showed their new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. It's relevant because it'll sell by the many millions...
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Pocketnow.com
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2014-05-18 02:09:18 |
Samsung is currently the undisputed king of Android and has been for a while.That title, however, comes with a lot of responsibility. Samsung is expected to drive the market forward with innovative features, compelling hardware, fantastic software, and a...
Gorgeous Super AMOLED display, IP 67 ingress protection, Exceptional camera performance in great lighting, Ideal for mobile gaming, multimedia consumption, Removable battery...
Feels insubstantial in the hand, Subpar camera experience in lowlight, Software feels halfbaked, Highlight features like the fingerprint scanner are unreliable...
In all, we walk away from our short stint with the Galaxy S5 feeling somewhat unmoved, as if we'd been using a Galaxy S 4 all along, only after installing a new backplate and software update.Sure, new features abound, but few of them feel useful or compel... |
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brighthand.com
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2014-05-18 02:09:18 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a product of hubris. It comes from a company that's in a position of power, and it knows that millions of people will be lining up to grab it as soon as it's available. To that end, it's a device that seeks to iterate on everythin...
Tremendous performance, Lively, colorful display, Can produce great photos...
TouchWiz is bloated and sloppy, Fingerprint reader and heart rate monitor are useless, Feels cheaper than other flagships...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 brings top-of-the-line performance and more functionality than any other phone out there. However, its cheap build and messy software keep it from attaining the highs of rival flagships... |
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gizmodo.com
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2014-05-18 02:09:18 |
If you can say one thing about Samsung's Galaxy S line of smartphones, it's that they consistently pair some of the best hardware with inexplicable software. The S5 scales back Samsung's bells and whistles, which helps make it easily the best Galaxy phone...
Battery life is fantastic. The pared-pack look of the software is a definite improvement. The screen is absolutely lovely. The dimpled back panel makes the phone much less likely to slide out of your hand or off of your leg. IP67 waterproofiness should be...
While the software has gotten better, it's still well behind HTC's in terms of user-friendliness, and it's miles away from Motorola's and stock Android. There's just too much lag to be forgivable in a phone with so much horsepower under the hood. S Health...
The answer depends on how important battery life and photo quality are to you. If your answer is "very," then yes, you should buy it. The camera is way better than the HTC Ones, and the battery life is way better than the Nexus 5. From there, you just ha... |
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gadgetreview.com
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2014-05-28 02:55:22 |
If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it. Samsung must subscribe to this adage, because the S5 is remarkably similar to its predecessor, the S4. Aesthetically that is. Inside the polycarbonate casing is a brand new processor, a 2800mAh battery, and most imp...
Amazing battery life, great looking screen, IP67 out of the box...
Fingerprint reader can be trying, heart rate sensor is gimmicky, and...
Look. The handset space is becoming a much more even playing field. First there was the iPhone, a... |
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bgr.com
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2014-05-30 06:07:54 |
Samsung might have missed out on an early opportunity to buy Android before Google did , but the South Korea-based technology giant still managed to become a dominant force in the smartphone market in just a few short years. Among leading global handset v...
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arstechnica.com
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2014-06-04 02:23:49 |
Samsung's newest flagship is finally here. With the Galaxy S5, Samsung hopes to break out of the boring spec-bump-style upgrade that the company said hindered sales of the Galaxy S4. While the design is mostly the same (and we might say a little worse), S...
A 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 makes this the single fastest smartphone available (for now), The new button layout, with "Recent Apps" becoming a top-tier button, makes multitasking a lot easier, With no menu button, Samsung has had to add on-screen controls to...
TouchWiz is a fragmented clash of three different operating system styles, We aren't sure a heart rate monitor would be useful on a phone, but the one on this phone is only right about half the time, The fingerprint reader can't be used one-handed, The us... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-06-13 03:56:36 |
Samsung's 2014 flagship, the Galaxy S5, broke away from its predecessors' heritage with a water-resistance certification, and a new “perforated” rear cover design. That's not all, though, as Samsung also went after the Touch ID fingerprint sensor in th...
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androidcentral.com
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2014-06-20 11:43:19 |
The Galaxy S5 remains predominantly plastic, but it's plastic done better.Depending on which color option you choose, you'll get a couple of different finishes on the back of your Galaxy S5. We're reviewing the black model, which has a subtle soft-touch e...
Better than before, but not the bestThis year's Galaxy S5 flagship brings some significant design changes to the series, while seeing Samsung continue its strategy of loading ever more features into the mix. It's fitting, then, that the phone feels like a... |
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slashgear.com
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2014-06-21 11:55:59 |
Samsung cannot be ignored, and the importance of the Galaxy S5 cannot be overlooked. New bearer of the crown of “best-known Android smartphone” it's a chance not only for Samsung to make money, but to demonstrate what cleverness it can bake into a flagshi...
After its predecessor's scattershot feature-set, the more focused approach of the S5 makes for a more confident feeling device. The camera is solid and its new UI clean, and while the heart-rate sensor takes a little getting used to for finger positioni... |
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androidauthority.com
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2014-06-21 11:56:00 |
It's flagship season here at Android Authority , and following our in-depth look at the HTC One (M8) and the Sony Xperia Z2 , it's now time to dive into Samsung's latest high-end smartphone offering! As is the case with every Samsung launch, the Galaxy S5...
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eweek.com
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2014-06-28 02:26:43 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 isn't a major upgrade on the GS4, but it has enough improvements to strongly recommend it to Samsung fans. Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S5 in February at the Mobile World Congress trade show, Samsung CEO JK Shin said that the co...
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photographyblog.com
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2014-07-03 02:19:41 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a dust and water resistant 16 megapixel smartphone that runs on the Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) operating system. The Galaxy S5 has a 31mm fixed lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and picture stabilisation, fast autofocus speed of up to 0...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a rather minor upgrade one of the most popular Android smartphones on the market from a photography point of view, principally adding the headline-grabbing 4K video recording mode, a new 16 megapixel sensor, faster auto-focusing... |
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wired.com
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2014-07-03 02:19:41 |
WIREDUNDERWATER INSTAGRAM BABY! Fingerprint sensor lets you unlock the phone flawlessly almost every time. Excellent camera took gorgeous shots, with a fast shutter and great focus. Removable back means you can pack an extra battery–but you probably won't...
UNDERWATER INSTAGRAM BABY! Fingerprint sensor lets you unlock the phone flawlessly almost every time. Excellent camera took gorgeous shots, with a fast shutter and great focus. Removable back means you can pack an extra battery–but you probably won't need...
Baffling interface and default set of applications. Flimsy dimpled plastic back feels like a cheap practice golf ball. Why do you keep giving me two apps when one will do?... |
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androidauthority.com
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2014-07-03 02:19:41 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has been one of the most hotly-anticipated smartphones in this early part of 2014. Even if the consumer response to the Galaxy S5 ended up to be lukewarm compared with that of Samsung's earlier flagship devices like the Galaxy S4, we...
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techspot.com
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2014-07-06 02:08:46 |
Back in May I had the chance to review the Samsung Galaxy S5, and as expected it performed fantastically. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC is one of the fastest smartphone chips out there, and its inclusion in the Galaxy S5 G900F allows it to easily power...
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about.com
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2014-07-19 09:01:26 |
As with the launch of every new Galaxy device since the incredibly popular S2, Samsung fans have been speculating wildly for months over what killer features would set the S5 apart from the rest. And whilst it may not have the rumoured metal unibody, nor...
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examiner.com
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2014-07-23 10:52:01 |
As far as what's new and different from the older versions (Galaxy S3 and S4) well it isn't the design because they have stayed with the old look, plus added a little dash of the Samsung Note 3. That is a good thing because it's made the S5 far easier to...
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crn.com
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2014-07-24 03:20:09 |
Protection from water and dirt, iron-clad security, new UI features and a vastly improved camera experience make the Galaxy S5 Samsung's best smartphone yet, and well worth the investment or upgrade. It's built around some of today's most powerful process...
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talkandroid.com
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2014-07-24 03:20:10 |
It's hard to believe we are already on the 5th generation of the Galaxy S phone. The Galaxy S series is by far the most popular line of Android smartphones, and the reason is simple – marketing, marketing, and did I say marketing? It's hard to watch anyth...
The Galaxy S 5 isn't what a lot of people were hoping for. Most of the hardcores were hoping for a metal design, but it has been proven that metal doesn't sell phones. Samsung went the conservative route by “not fixing what ain't broken.” The design won't... |
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gottabemobile.com
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2014-08-01 01:40:07 |
After spending months with a Samsung Galaxy S5 review device, it is clear that the new Samsung smartphone offers enough to compete with the iPhone 5s, but it is not a perfect experience.In this Samsung Galaxy S5 review I'll explain why you should buy the...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the best smartphones you can buy in 2014. Some Galaxy S5 review units exhibit a bothersome lag and the camera is not as consistent as I would like, but overall this is a solid phone. The TouchWiz software delivers featur... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-01 01:40:07 |
Over the past several weeks, we've been enjoying the presence of the Sony Xperia Z2 at our office. We gave it the review treatment it deserved, we compared it thoroughly against many of its high-end rivals, and we even featured it in a recent blind cam...
As its predecessor, the Sony Xperia Z2 is an excellent cameraphone and a worthy competitor to the best shooters out there. Sony's flagship performed commendably in most of our tests, outrunning all of the challengers but the Galaxy S5. Failures weren't... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-01 01:40:07 |
Ladies and gentlemen, we're now five months into the year, and we can declare the 2014 edition of the flagship derby in full swing. Arriving third on the scene is Sony's refresh of the Xperia Z1 in the Xperia Z2, and despite it being chock-full of prom...
It's often hard to produce a decisive winner in match-ups like this one. Simply put, both the Sony Xperia Z2 and Samsung Galaxy S5 offer true, no-compromise flagship experience. But they have their caveats and nuances.The Sony Xperia Z2 is arguably the... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-01 01:40:08 |
Sammy’s revving up and poised to have yet another blockbuster year, especially now that its latest flagship is making the rounds. Looking at the field, Windows Phones in general have been in short supply. Despite that, the Nokia Lumia 1520 continues to...
When the Nokia Lumia 1520 first launched here in the US through AT&T, it astounded us with its aggressive $100 on-contract cost – giving it plenty of value for the buck. Strangely enough, after looking at its existing offering through the carrier, it h... |
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androidguys.com
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2014-08-02 03:34:16 |
The Samsung Galaxy S 5 is disappointing in precisely one area, build quality. But even in that, it's slightly better than the previous member of the Galaxy S line. Although even that complaint may soon be a non-issue in the wake of the rumors of the Galax...
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-02 03:34:18 |
There is no need for us to spend much time introducing the Samsung Galaxy S5 – a smartphone that has been enjoying plenty of attention both before and after its announcement. Critics and media have been building up hype around it for months, and now, t...
When you think about it, there is no such thing as a best smartphone. There has never been one, and one would probably never materialize. Yet right now, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the few phones that get reaaly close to that elusive status. Simpl... |
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gsmarena.com
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2014-08-10 08:07:28 |
Honestly, a walkover for the Galaxy S5, but anything different would've been a massive surprise. Scratch that - a letdown. The gap between release dates has seen these two flagships on either end of a seesaw - and it's LG's turn to touch the floor. No...
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gsmarena.com
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2014-08-10 08:07:29 |
Samsung and HTC each have their encampment of fans and given each phone's similarity to its predecessor, we think a lot of them will be upgrading to the 2014 flagships if they decide to leave their current phones. Those only now coming to the game wil...
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-10 08:07:30 |
We've tested dozens upon dozens of smartphone cameras over the past several years, and Samsung's offerings have always been among the very best. The Galaxy S II, for example, was an excellent performer for its time, producing detailed images and even 1...
So, we wanted to know how the 16MP camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 performs, and the results from our comparison are now in. The answer is not going to surprise anyone – the phone is ideal for taking photos and videos under a broad range of circumstanc... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-10 08:07:33 |
Of all comparisons between Android smartphones that we do each year, this one is among the most interesting ones, as it pits the best of two of the most prominent rivals on the market against each other. In 2014, we get to compare the newly-launched Sa...
Well, we've been patient for these two particular smartphones, and now that they are both here, the only thing left to do is to make the difficult decision of which one to choose. Quite frankly, both the Samsung Galaxy S5, and the HTC One (M8) are supe... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-10 08:07:33 |
Thousands of years of history serve as a warning: all empires eventually fall to ruin. It seems quite fair to say that Samsung commands exactly that. A vast empire. And nobody gets to where Samsung is without understanding odds, and the odds are that...
With this lengthy comparison behind us, do we dare claim we have enough to arrive at a verdict? Sure, but it's not as simple as that.It would be easy to say that, beyond size considerations, the Galaxy S5 is the better overall device of the two, but si... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-08-10 08:07:33 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is probably the most anticipated refresh of a flagship Android device this year. How has it changed from the S4? First, the new Galaxy S5 comes with a redefined style: its new soft-touch dimpled plastic back with a variety of fres...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is not a radical upgrade over last year’s Galaxy S4, but it brings gradual evolution in almost every aspect – starting with the fresh new design with added protection from the elements, to the more user-friendly TouchWiz interface... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-10 08:07:33 |
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S5 represents Samsung’s take on Android with its TouchWiz custom skin, and continuous support for features like a removable battery and expandable storage in the Galaxy series. Comparing it against Google Nexus 5 equals to com...
The Galaxy S5 modernizes and improves Samsung's vision for what Android should look like with a nice and modern reiteration of the TouchWiz user interface. Interestingly, in its vision, Samsung approaches Google's idea of what stock Android should look... |
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anandtech.com
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2014-08-14 07:42:22 |
Since our initial turn in testing smartphone audio, I've had a lot more time to play with the APx582 from Audio Precision. I've also received far more feedback than I ever expected to on this subject. I have made a few changes to the testing method that I...
Dynamic Range is almost identical between the two phones, and close enough that you will not hear a difference. Crosstalk is a major difference as the Samsung is -20 dB worse here than the HTC One M8. You are likely to hear sound from one channel in the o... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-14 07:42:25 |
Samsung's Galaxy S5 is hot off the press, sporting a next-gen Snapdragon 801, a new 16 MP camera, and some novel features, like a heartrate sensor on the rear. The Xperia Z1 is Sony’s flagship phone for last year, which was announced just six months ag...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z1 offer two very distinct vessels to enjoy Android KitKat. Sony's handset is the one with the more premium, steel-and-glass waterproof design, while Samsung counters with a plastic water-resistant chassis, that le... |
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steves-digicams.com
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2014-08-19 01:06:34 |
Quick TakeProsAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in most situationsVideo capture is just one touch of the LCD awayWaterproof features save your phone from accidentsExcellent outdoor image quality Outstanding in-camera effects and editing suiteFull 10...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-20 02:21:25 |
Until recently, Huawei and Oppo were brand names with little to no recognition on the smartphone scene – pretty much nobody had heard about them. Things, however, have changed a bit over the past few years. Both companies have proven that they're capab...
We knew that the Huawei Ascend P7 and the Oppo Find 7a, along with their 13MP cameras, had plenty of potential, but we didn't expect them to be this good. We were surprised by all the detail that the Find 7a captured in its photos, while the images fro... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-08-21 02:53:43 |
Inside and outside, the LG G3 is nothing short of a truly impressive, and quite intriguing, device. In fact, it's the first device to claim that it's both global and has an extremely detailed, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) resolution display. And that's not even hal...
So there you have it – two amazing flagships that will never fail at exchanging painful blows. If you haven't realized yet, this seeming quibble is exactly the type of mess you'll be in if you ever have to make a decision between the two. That is, unless... |
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androidauthority.com
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2014-08-30 05:25:19 |
The latest 2014 flagship smartphones from all major Android OEMs are now available, and it's always interesting to see how they fare against each other. Every flagship may have some key features in common, but also manage to offer something unique, be it...
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makeuseof.com
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2014-08-31 07:49:00 |
Few smartphones are as aggressively marketed as Samsung's Galaxy S5. The S5 can no longer be considered brand-new — but it is Samsung's flagship, at least for the next few months. With a gorgeous screen, a capable camera, a waterproof build, and a user-re...
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videomaker.com
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2014-08-31 07:49:00 |
Living in a multi-connected, multimedia world, we are surrounded by a plethora of devices designed to enable our artistic expressions and facilitate our need for zero time lag communications. Probably no single device sees more use in this world than the...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-09-28 08:24:43 |
You don't have to be a techie to know that Apple and Samsung have been going at it for what is closing in on half a decade now. And yet, despite the undeniable reality of their rivalry, it's been a while since the two giants have had products that are as...
We know you want a straight answer: the iPhone 6 or the Galaxy S5? But the reality is that such an answer will inevitably be, to put it lightly, completely misleading. There's no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and it ultimately comes down to your right... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-09-28 08:24:44 |
We're tech geeks. We're the kind of folks that friends and family consult with prior to buying a new gadget. And when it comes to smartphones, it usually boils down to one thing – the great majority of people who are about to get one want it to take good...
Knowing that the LG G2 had an outstanding camera, we expected nothing short of great results from its successor. And sure enough, the LG G3 did not leave us disappointed with its 13MP camera. The snapper is about as capable as those on the current leaders... |
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bgr.com
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2014-09-28 08:24:46 |
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S5 didn't exactly knock people's socks off when it was finally unveiled last month during the annual Mobile World Congress trade show, but it was likely due in large part to the sky-high expectations brought about by months of ru...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-02 01:25:14 |
Now that Motorola's flagship phone for 2014 is finally out, it's time to pit it against the handset that's arguably the reigning champion in the Android smartphone space – the Samsung Galaxy S5. Always a formidable contender, the Galaxy S5 somehow manage...
There's a reason why the Samsung Galaxy S5 continues to be a noteworthy smartphone, despite the fact that it's been out for some time now. Frankly, it just works in being a high performing smartphone – one that's usually a top finisher in key categories... |
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tomsguide.com
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2014-10-03 03:39:20 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5, by comparison, is all plastic and comes in either white or black. At least it has a soft-touch, dimpled finish, making it easy to grasp.MORE: The Best Smartphones Available NowHowever, the S5 is slightly more resilient than the Moto...
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phandroid.com
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2014-10-07 02:10:44 |
So you've read both our HTC One M8 Review and our Samsung Galaxy S5 Review and you still can't decide which to get. Welcome to the universe… you're not alone. They're both great phones – best on the market, even – but neither are perfect. Read on as we pi...
A tie? Blasphemy!In all honesty it's a pretty telling conclusion: both phones are great, include some awesome features, but have their flaws. Their pros and cons come in different areas, making each phone suitable for different types of people.Personally... |
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phandroid.com
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2014-10-07 02:10:53 |
The HTC One M8 , Samsung Galaxy S5 , LG G Pro 2 , and Sony Xperia Z2 . What do these devices have in common? Well, they all tout new, cutting edge cameras tech as their claim to fame. We've gotten our hands on many of these devices during our time at Mobi...
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phandroid.com
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2014-10-08 07:39:37 |
Earlier today we watched as LG finally took the wraps off their worst kept secret: the LG G3 . In an effort to stay competitive with the likes of the Samsungs and HTCs, LG broke away from their usual end of the year release timing, moving up their flagshi...
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phandroid.com
Updated:
2014-10-08 07:39:39 |
Samsung's flagship line of Galaxy smartphones has enjoyed a level of success paralleled only by Apple's iPhone, and the latest of these devices – the Samsung Galaxy S5 – just launched.The tech world has come to expect excellence from the Galaxy S series...
Amazing, bestinmarket screen, Weatherproofing is a hugely valuable addition, Among most powerful and consistent performers, Strong battery life with additional battery saving modes, Finger Scanner and Heart Monitor are fun additions that add zero bulk...
Software options can be overwhelming and scattered, Tinny and subpar audio when played at high volumes, Camera is inconsistent in less than optimal conditions...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is an impressive upgrade to an already great phone. On paper, Samsung has improved their offering in nearly every area imaginable. Aside from packing a more powerful punch in a similarly slender frame, the S5 improves both performanc... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-12 05:55:03 |
Ever since the launch of Samsung's first phablet, the original Galaxy Note, released in 2010, two smartphones have defined the fortunes of Samsung - the Galaxy S series and the Note lineup. While Samsung releases its Galaxy S smartphones in the spring, t...
The Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 are devices of different size and there's no going around that: the phablet-sized Note 4 is not among the thinnest devices out there and its heft is felt at that large size. In return, it will reward you with one of the bes... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-17 06:57:06 |
Sony did put up a direct competitor to Samsung's flagship in the spring – the Xperia Z2 – but its six-month upgrade cycle now spits out an even better phone against the same old S5, just in time for the holiday shopping craze. The new Xperia Z3 is slimme...
Samsung's Galaxy S5 is getting a bit long in the tooth already, just half a year after introduction, and Sony's six-month upgrade strategy seems like a winning bet when you have to choose between the S5 with the new Xperia Z3 this holiday season. It is sl... |
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tomsguide.com
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2014-10-17 06:57:06 |
Do you like sexy or sporty? The iPhone 6 is Apple's slimmest, sleekest smartphone yet, with curved edges that make the handset's transition into the 4.7-inch arena a graceful one. The phone's aluminum back panel has a smooth, premium-feeling finish, which...
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booredatwork.com
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2014-10-17 06:57:08 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes packed with the new Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of Ram 16GB storage and a 5-inch 1080p display. All primed for mobile gaming greatness for your average daily gamer, the Galaxy S5 brings a lot to the table and more. We tested...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-24 07:27:39 |
Rememeber the last time you used one of those basic, point-and-shoot cameras? It must have been a while if you own a phone with a good camera on it. That's the case for millions of folks and it comes as no surprise – most modern high-end smartphones take...
Right from the start of this camera comparison, we were confident that the Galaxy Note 4 was not going to disappoint. Our expectations were correct, as it turned out. Samsung's phablet and its remarkable 16MP camera got the highest final score, and it is... |
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lanoc.org
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2014-10-26 07:50:32 |
Picking your new phone is a big decision; you are going to be stuck with it for the new few years. Because of that you don't want to pick the first one you look at. This is especially difficult for people who have been in the Android ecosystem because the...
After going through all of the features, performance, and software of both phones, I would be lying if I wasn't more torn on which phone is the better choice. Neither phone is perfect, the S5 for example had problems with its camera focus in testing. I... |
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phonearena.com
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2014-10-26 07:50:32 |
Climbing to the top of the leader boards for most of the year, the Galaxy S5 continues to be a darling of a gem in the mobile space – where its reign of dominance is rarely tested. Not surprisingly, it received much acclaim for its unprecedented set of f...
Here in the US, consumers can pick up both smartphones through AT&T for the 2-year contract price of $200. Somewhat of a strange decision to say quite frankly, it's tough to recommend handing over the cash to pick up the Galaxy Alpha. Yes, it's certainly... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-30 03:52:22 |
Whenever a new major flagship smartphone comes out, we tend to stage an in-depth screen comparison in order to determine if the manufacturer has managed to leapfrog the stiff competition in this all so important aspect. Of course, the just-released Apple...
Apple has endowed the iPhone 6 with a much larger screen than that of its predecessor, but it appears that it's had a hard time improving it quality-wise. Most parameters have stayed the same, which isn't bad, but shows lack of progress. Meanwhile, the co... |
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phandroid.com
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2014-10-30 03:52:24 |
Samsung's Galaxy S5 or Apple's iPhone 6? Fanboy allegiances aside, there will be lots of people making that decision over the next year. Among the primary questions people ask when trying to pick their next smartphone, “which has a better camera?” is amon...
As is the case with many flagship smartphone comparisons, you could easily make the argument for either the Galaxy S5 or the iPhone 6 as having the better camera. There are some clear differences, advantages, and flaws of each, but all things considered t... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-10-30 03:52:26 |
With a new flagship handset out of the gate (we're looking at you, LG G3), it's time for us to sit down, power up the calibrators, get our magnifying glasses, and do a nice and detailed inspection of what we're dealing with when it comes to that gigantic...
OverallThe LG G3 is a remarkable smartphone in many ways, and the screen is definitely one of its more notable features. The massive, 5.5” piece of glass does not only have an imposing size, but also a staggering resolution, which is sure to attract a lot... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-11-07 10:03:29 |
Ah, nothing like getting two of the strongest Android smartphones around and staging a cage match between them! Thankfully, that's exactly what we do for a living these days, and with manufacturers continuing to present us with such mind-blowing powerhou...
Motorola has done a great job with the Droid Turbo – this phone is a terrific package that packs all the cutting-edge technology one can think of right now. What's more, the software experience with the phone is also great – it's very close to stock Andro... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-11-12 03:10:46 |
With the Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung puts years of research into action, introducing a phone with a curved display that actually serves some purpose, unlike the proof-of-concept Galaxy Round. While largely carrying the Note 4's specs, like a Quad HD displa...
The Note Edge has an edge in almost everything when compared to the Galaxy S5. It might be less ergonomic in the hand, but that could be expected from a 5.6” phablet. Other than that, it is superior to the S5 in any way that counts, and we are not only ta... |
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examiner.com
Updated:
2014-11-18 10:23:29 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 may not be the latest and greatest phone on the market from Samsung, but the S5 is still incredibly relevant, in fact it's still one of the best selling Android devices as we head out of 2014. The S5 is barely 7 months old, but in th...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-11-20 09:48:36 |
Throughout the entire year, there has been no shortage of high-end, memorable smartphones – they just simply keep on coming, giving consumers a wide degree of variety to choose from. One of them in particular, the Samsung Galaxy S5, continues to be a rel...
Being new onto the scene, there are several reasons why the Nexus 6 stands out more profoundly than its rival in the Galaxy S5. For starters, there's no arguing the fact that it's the fresher of the two devices – aided by its cutting-edge hardware, future... |
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bitbitbyte.com
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2014-11-20 09:48:37 |
Samsung is the undisputed king of Android. The anti-Apple, they are, offering up large, removable batteries, SD card slots and lots and lots of extra features on top of stock Android. But is this new generation inherently “better”? In terms of raw specs...
The Galaxy S5 was a highly hyped device in that it was supposed to be Samsung's re-birth of sorts, ushering in a new era of hardware design. But that didn't happen. Instead we got another Galaxy S3 with some improved internal components. Don't get us a wr... |
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tomsguide.com
Updated:
2014-11-25 08:40:47 |
Samsung has always strived to stand out from the pack, and the Galaxy S5 does just that with a built-in heart-rate monitor and fingerprint reader. But that's not why the S5 is one of our favorite smartphones. It's the gorgeous 5.1-inch Super AMOLED displa...
Vivi, gorgeous display Water-resistant chassis Sharp camera with compelling features Long battery life...
Inconsistent fingerprint sensor Annoying port cover Weak audio...
Combining a beautiful display, unique features and long battery life in a water-resistant body, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a jack-of-all-trades smartphone. Samsung has always strived to stand out from the pack, and the Galaxy S5 does just that wi... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-12-13 04:58:19 |
The Chinese miracle. Those are the words often used when speaking about the boom of the Chinese economy in the last few decades, but they could well apply to the largest smartphone maker out of the People's Republic - Xiaomi (pronounced ‘shaw-me'). The c...
The Xiaomi Mi 4 is a surprisingly well made flagship smartphone that can compete on the same level as the Samsung Galaxy S5.insertAdIframe('ad_54886f6f881c0' '//s-cdn.phonearena.com/banners/dfp/NS_300x250.html' 300, 250);Both feature 5”-ish 1080p displa... |
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-12-27 03:42:59 |
Technology has reached a state where making phone calls is far from a phone's most frequently used feature. Instead, people use their phones to look up stuff on the web, to access social networks, and, of course, to take photos and videos. That's why man...
As we said earlier, megapixels aren't all that matters in a camera, and Apple's new smartphones are your living proof. In fact, we can confidently say that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are two of the best cameraphones we've had the chance to test so far... |
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tomsguide.com
Updated:
2014-12-28 03:47:14 |
Pictures taken on sunny days are usually the most vibrant and colorful. To see which smartphone does better under these conditions, I shot photos with both the Galaxy S5 and LG G3 at various New York City locations. (Click on any of the images below to en...
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phonearena.com
Updated:
2014-12-31 07:04:57 |
Posted: 3 hours ago, by Ray S. Tags: T-Mobile-T-Mobile+ AT&T-AT&T+ Verizon-Verizon+ Sprint-Sprint+ Samsung-Samsung+ iOS-iOS+ LG-LG+ HTC-HTC+ Apple-Apple+ Android-Android+ Google-Google+ It's a sweet little tradition of ours to closely examine the scree...
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theverge.com
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2015-01-17 13:45:36 |
Our smartphones are the single most important devices we own. They're the tools we use to communicate with our loved ones, our offices made mobile. They're our game consoles, our conduit for watching and reading anything the internet offers. They've also...
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tomshardware.com
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2015-02-18 06:46:58 |
Will the gravity well from Galaxy S5 capture your interest, or will you streak past with escape velocity? Samsung's Galaxy S line of smartphones employs cutting-edge hardware and more features than any human can remember to use, making it one of the mos...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 fails to impress and is easy to overlook considering other flagship phones have similar hardware and features >> See the Reader Ratings and Advice for the Galaxy S5... |
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phonedog.com
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2015-02-21 03:04:42 |
The Samsung Galaxy S5 was Samsung's flagship in 2014. Packed with a 2.5GHz Quad-Core SnapDragon 801 Chip, 2GB of RAM, a 5.1-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display, and more, the Galaxy S5 was one powerful and popular device when it launched.Now fast forward an...
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runaroundtech.com
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2015-02-28 04:25:19 |
My everyday phone, probably like most of you, is an iPhone 5s. I've been an iPhone user for a very long time. However from time to time I do try other phones to see if the iPhone indeed is still the best phone in the marketplace. I was lucky enough to get...
Big beautiful AMOLED screen, IP67 certified, USB 3.0, powerful hardware, the envy of most of your friends...
Screen may be too big for some people, lots of customizing could be intimidating, battery life not so great... |
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phonearena.com
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2015-03-26 11:05:22 |
HTC just outed the next heir to its flagship lineup. The One M9 largely keeps the premium metal unibody aura of its predecessor, but upgrades the internals with a faster Snapdragon 810 chipset, and a high-res 20 MP camera. Will those be enough to warrant...
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phonearena.com
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2015-04-04 10:23:44 |
What better way to determine how drastically Samsung's flagship phone line changed this year, than to lock horns between the Galaxy S6, and the 2014 darling Galaxy S5. Not only do we have a premium chassis (blasphemy!) on the S6, but this time Samsung al...
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phonearena.com
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2015-04-04 10:23:44 |
Samsung simultaneously outed two flagships this year – the regular Galaxy S6, and a uniquely designed handset that has its screen sloping on both sides – the Galaxy S6 edge. As customers will be mostly divided between the regular S6 and the S6 edge this...
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venturebeat.com
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2015-04-18 09:02:27 |
I dropped Samsung's Galaxy S5 in a glass of water as soon as I got it. Not out of malice or clumsiness. I was just eager to test the water-resistant case.And, yes, it emerged from the glass of water just fine.The Galaxy S5 may look a lot like last year's...
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zdnet.com
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2015-04-29 10:20:30 |
Samsung is the global leader in the smartphone market, with 31.2 percent in Q1 2014 according to analyst firm Strategy Analytics (down from 32.4% in Q1 2013). Although Samsung's 2013 flagship Galaxy S4 won multiple awards, it also received criticism for h...
If the Galaxy S5's feature set is overwhelming, you can use the simplified Easy Mode interface. Image Sandra Vogel/ZDNet UK, Despite the obvious attempt to trim back the software offering there's still a lot going on here. So for those who are easily over...
Samsung has done a good job with the Galaxy S5, which costs £579 (inc. VAT; £482.50 ex. VAT) on Samsung's UK website. The software bloat has been pared down and a few useful new features added, while the technical specifications are superb and battery lif... |
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tomsguide.com
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2015-05-14 08:01:07 |
MORE: Best Phone Cameras 2014On the other hand, the iPhone 5s iSight camera has bigger pixels to capture more light, as well as a True Tone flash for capturing more accurate skin tones. The iPhone 5s has also taken down some other heavy hitters when it co...
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networkworld.com
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2015-05-15 03:55:59 |
With the Galaxy S5, Samsung has pulled back the reins. The phone maker shifted its focus to refining the features that were already present in predecessors like the Galaxy S4 rather than stuffing more into an increasingly wider polymer body.Read the full...
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networkworld.com
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2015-05-16 08:24:14 |
Samsung's Galaxy S5 Android phone follows a very popular predecessor, but the latest version doesn't stand out in a sea of thoughtfully designed competitors.Odds are, you've heard of Samsung's Galaxy phones. How could you not? The company spends billions...
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dxomark.com
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2015-06-13 07:51:07 |
Achieving an excellent DxOMark Mobile score of 79 points, the Samsung Galaxy S5 doesn't disappoint and ties in first place for the coveted top spot with the Sony Xperia Z2.Like the rival Sony handset Samsung's new Android Kitkat (4.4.2) powered smartphone...
Good autoexposure, pleasant, rich and realistic colors, good white balance, Low noise level in low light conditions, Good sharpness and details in the center of the field, Almost no color fringing, ringing artifacts barely noticeable, Good image quality w...
Noticeable loss of details in low light conditions, Nonuniform sharpness across the image field, Autofocus inaccuracies during auto mode... |
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gizmochina.com
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2015-06-13 07:51:08 |
Tech giant Samsung has a huge following and high expectations for new premium products like the Galaxy S5, while brand new Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is just entering the high-end Android market with its competitive flagship One smartphone. The smartpho...
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91mobiles.com
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2015-06-15 04:59:19 |
“Powerful, weather-proof, feature-rich, and lightweight. Is this what the Galaxy S5 is all about?”The S series of premium Android smartphones from Samsung have managed to garner a cult fan following over the years, something that only the Apple iPhone cou...
Great display, Good battery life, Sturdy build and IP67certified, Good performance, Amazing camera, Integrated heart rate sensor and biometric fingerprint reader...
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Now here comes the difficult part – summing up everything about the Samsung Galaxy S5 in a few words. To begin with, the Galaxy S5 is a reasonably good-looking device with a host of innovations done on the on the features and functionality side of things... |
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i4u.com
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2015-11-15 06:58:08 |
After spending several days using the new Samsung Galaxy S5, I'm generally impressed but not overjoyed. It's a solid phone and an incremental improvement over last year's Galaxy S4 but it's not a game changer.Still, there are some features worth mentionin...
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techwelike.com
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2015-12-09 08:28:14 |
By now we expect a flagship phone from manufacturers on on an annual basis of not sooner. One of the companies we anticipate highly from is Samsung. With their rise in popularity with consumers and the tech world, we're always waiting to see what Samsung...
The Samsung Galaxy S5 does have one major improvement that I'd like to see on all phones from now on which is water-resistance. If Samsung can do it and put it in such a thin build along with so many other features, I don't see why it shouldn't become... |
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techwalls.com
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2016-12-23 05:55:08 |
Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 was just rolled out for over a month, there have been a lot of debates over the new Samsung's flagship. Many consumers criticized this phone as a cheap product with no innovative changes. The situation was so bad that Samsun...
Great build quality with durable materials, Removable back cover, MicroSD card slot for expandable storage, IP67 water and dust resistance, Clean and simple interface, Powerful processor providing fast and smooth performance, Best-in-class display, Brilli...
No significant changes in design, Audio output is disappointing, Fingerprint scanner doesn't perform well, Still some gimmicky features, The Samsung Galaxy S5 is not an innovative product but Samsung is trying to complete its products. Undoubtedly the S5... |
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techsupportforum.com
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2016-12-31 05:30:26 |
Year after year, Samsung has wowed the market with new generation phones that should please any customer. Released back in 2010, Samsung unveiled the first of its kind, the Galaxy S. It was Samsung's first real attempt to break into the smartphone market...
All in all, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a phone that anybody could enjoy. It is quick, has an easy to learn UI, is featured packed, and fully functional in terms of being an all-round great phone. If your upgrade is arriving soon and you do not have an S4, m... |
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