*It's here: our **_Samsung Galaxy S5 review_* Full written companion here with high res shots - goo.gl/1CIJnH By ***** #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyS5 #GalaxyS5
Thanks the great review. The S5 remains top of my upgrade list, only the next Moto-X or Nexus stands a chance to take top spot at this stage. M8's not even on it. (upgrading from Note 2)
Me too but in a week I'm finally able to get my first new smartphone ever whuch is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in the Lilac Purple color. The S5 really held out long for me though. It's a tough phone.
Iphone users say this is not an upgrade to the s4, but when you look at iphones they have never really upgraded that much either, the only upgrade with the 4s from the 4 was siri and io6. the upgrade with the 5 from the 4s was ONLY a larger screen. The upgrade with the 5s from the 5 was ONLY a fingerprint scanner and ios7 and the update with the 6 and 6plus is only a larger screen and ios8. the only other thing apple has done is SLIGHTLY improve their already paper light phone, their already great camera, their already thin phone and their terrible battery life
part of the reason I switched to Samsung is because the iPhone hasn't changed.. I needed something new, something different. Apple has yet to offer anything new.
Its true! People are so crazy over new iphones but theres no real huye difference. Dont get me wrong i love Apple, and ive always wanted an iphone, but i am very happy and impressed with the samsun! Its an overall better phone with more to offer. But You always have Fans and Hatters for everything
I bought an S5 and my dad laughed the shit out of me. He said I must be getting old eyes, to need such large display. He owns an iPhone 6, that bastard.
Your post got my attention. I don'[t believe you are racist. You are absolutely correct. This video was clear, concise and credible.This guy is a Shining Warrior in my book. Shining Warriors are of assorted races, sizes and shapes.. Please check out Shining Warrior Enterprises, Inc. FYI, I use a S5. Last phone was a Nexus S. I'm pleased with the improvements. Especially "sealing" the phone against moisture damage. Those who have had replacement phones disallowed by Sprint service because of "some corrosion" will appreciate this feature. Have ordered a silicone clear cover. Have also ordered extra batteries and charger although battery life has been sufficient so far.
Help! My Galaxy S4's LCD broke last week. I can either spend $200 to get it fixed or spend $200 to get the new S5. Watching these videos, I'm not a huge fan of the S5...there don't seem to be many improvements and I really love the S4. Should I just get my S4's LCD screen fixed?
it really REALLY depends in the new features and if you will use them. The benefits i see is that the build is more robust and its not made of cheap glossy plastic. IP certification, a faster processor and i've heard that this display is the best on the market right now. Also the camera has been vastly improved. And maybe you get more colors to choose from haha, i'm really digging the blue one
I would wait. I just don't think this years new flag ship phones that are coming out are that big of a difference from last year flag ship phones. I mean if you upgrade and are stuck in a contract for two more years, you want the difference between your new and old phone to be a big difference that you can feel and see. I can see there possibly being a big difference between the s4 and note 4 when it comes out. I just don't see that difference in any phone out now. If you had a s3 and were talking about upgrading I would say yes go for it. The s4, I just don't see it. That's my opinion. I would suggest you go to the store and play with the phones your are considering and see if there is a big difference from the phone your currently own.
nop, many better alternatives depending on your budget, and marshmallow made the phone feel slower after awhile of using it, i sold mine about a month ago, i used mine from October 2014 until august 2016😂😂
I remember using mine for two years with exceptional battery life, and then about a year of poor battery. My battery might have been fried, but I couldn't get more than 1-3 hours of usage out of my phone. I eventually upgraded to the S8+ and now I use the Note 10 plus. I still remember the s5 fondly though, despite the whole battery issue I had.
I have the S3 and I'm still debating whether to upgrade to the S5 or a different phone all together. I don't necessarily like the design of the S5, but it'll be a better upgrade compared to my S3~
Take a look at the HTC One M8 or the Sony Xperia Z2. I've only had a Note 2 but I've found Samsung's UI a little tacky and seems to be designed as a bridge from Apple to Android.
Design wise, the others are just about same, if not, worse than S5. Might as well get an S5 for it's enriching features/specs or wait for Nexus 5 (2014).
Can we just take a minute and acknowledge the fact that this exists? It's just hitting me on how far we've come technology wise. And just think about what more is to come!! This is amazing to me.
I have the s7 and for some reason I miss my s5. I feel like it's better because the s7 is glass and metal and you constantly feel on edge (no pun intended) that your going to drop the s7 and Crack the glass and dent the metal. The s7 also feels heavier. The s5 just gives you that freedom and less worry. also with the s5 you get the ir blaster decent camera, although not as good as s7. The best feature is the removable battery, and still get gear support and heart rate sensor though not important. In my experience I see very little difference between the s5 and s7. little differences like themes, camera, and wireless charging. not to mention fast charge but if you put the s5 into ultra power save mode it charges faster anyway. My opinion on the s5, its a beautiful phone, an underrated phone and a highly criticized phone, I think it could have been better but the little features it has make it still a top phone in 2016. A phone that will last for years to come, swap out the battery when it gets weak and your good to go again. If your the simple man or woman that's looking for a phone that's simple and will last you for years to come, this phone is the phone to get.
Kayne Sporry my dad had the s5 i dont really notice the difference in weight. I never owned the s5 but ive changed from apple to samsung and i got the s7 edge, i must admit the edge can get annoying at times because when you type it sometimes gets caught on your finger. Sometimes i use 2 hands to type because its such a big phone, alottt bigger than my iphone 6
After 2 years of use S5 with android 6.0.1 works fast, i didn't changed the battery and didn't haved any problem with it, all sensors works, a very great phone!
LiamiPlays Well To begin Android is way more Customizable I know this Isn't very original but with android you can literally do anything if you don't like Touchwiz get a custom launcher if your really don't like Touchwiz Get A whole new OS with apple you don't like there homescreen nothing you can do if you don't like IOS your only choice is to get an android also Samsung Accually Puts More Features into there new Flagships unlike apple with There "We finally Have NFC after 3 years let's advertise it like it's a new thing" the difference between IOS 7 and IOS 8 or any IOS is nothing really they haven't Changed at all While Android has Constantly Changed and the fact that iphones Are overpriced pay 800 dollars for 128gb with Samsung you can just get a 60 dollar sdcard
***** Does design include back-removal? If so, the S5 wins because there is a micro SD slot and a removable battery. If not, yes, an Iphone is well built and i like alluminium, but that advantages is wiped out as soon as you put a case around it.
i was bashing this phone of how dull and same old samsung .. until i went to best buy and saw it in person. i must say.. i was impressed. vivid bright phone.. very colorful and sturdy.. snappy maneuvering .. overall . i changed my mind. i like it a lot .. might get one .. stll this woud be my 3rd samsung phone.. ehh.. its time to move on
***** I got the white s5. I was afraid it would be like the note 2 I have used for a year. But it's not another samsung phone with more features. I quickly adjusted to the new interface and love it.
I just got mine and I love it! I was so bored with the iPhone. But the reviewer is right, there aren't a lot of differences between this and the previous version. I only got the S5 because it was my girlfriend's first smart phone and this is what she wanted!
***** plastic is better than glass for phones so I don't see why Apple fans try use that to justify Apple as better and nice watching all the Android videos I see? haha loves apple and hates android but then gives all android videos views, yes give the company you hate more money, people like you making these youtube channels more money than when you buy a over priced Apple phone :D, PS im watching both videos to compare phones
Because of S6, the rates of Unlocked S5 will be cut down. so next month, Gifting this to my GF on our 6th anniversary.. Hope all goes with plan and pocket :-D
Well i bought the phone and also bought its wireless back panel and wireless pad coz i don't want the hassle of flipping open the bottom for charging every day.. phone working fine..
Well i bought it in India so total cost was total $400 for all three things..do note i bought it in India.. :-D so telling you price in current exchange rate.. The Indian cost was Rs.25,000. And she liked it. specially the wireless charging thing :-D
Go buy for s5. Great camera also has water resistant, and micro sd card expansion while the S6 does not have it. But the camera in s5 is a little bit the same in s6 but has better front camera 5MP in s6 with more Low Light performance and 2MP only in S5..
This is one of the best smartphones of the year 2014. I've been using this beast for at least 3 months now, and I got no complains. As a former iPhone user, I would like to say that the battery life on this product is great, as well as its operating system skin and the smoothness of use.
Android Authority, I dig your channel. I look for a few things in a channel. One, is the person "clearly" understood and heard. You speak very clear and the quality is great. Two, I look for knowledge. You definitely have that. I dig your reviews. You are doing a great job and just wanted to chime in and let you know. Keep up the good work.
Lol I think I'm the only one who actually likes the perforated back. I think it looks and feels great. I personally don't see why people hate on it. :/
I realise this is an old review, but you sure seem so biased against Samsung and Touch Whiz. Some of us like Touch Whiz and quite frankly, vanilla Android is a plain featureless load of crape by comparison. That's my bias. The S5 is an amazing phone and you did not portray it in your video. You didn't even mention how fast the autofocus is.
americanliberal09 so many videos are added daily to RUclips that a 6 month old video can be considered old, now. Most people comment on videos when they first come out; I commented 6 months later LOL. The S5 is an amazing phone and biased reviewers praise their little favourites and play down brilliant phones which they don't happen to like (e.g. Samsung phones get played down all the time).
Well, unfortunately I don't see myself running out to the store to buy this phone. I am pretty satisfied with my S4. The minor changes don't interest me and the Magazine thing I have no use for.
Can you pls tell me in cm how wide the phone is and how did you get the letters to be so big on the screen when in texting mode? I had vision would letters to much bigger like the3y looked in this video.. Thank you
Any Chinese company is most likely a fraud. To keep on the safe side and save time identifying safe sites, sick to Amazon and the Samsung site. Amazon does some fantastic deals
I can't believe people are saying they will get the m8 over this. People are literally either stupid, or just hating and stubborn. The camera and download booster alone are enough to shut out any competition. #bestphoneof2014 FTW
and is touchwiz worth it too? also you pay for cheap tech like heartsensor and fingerprint sensor that doesn't work properly. Camera on M8 isn't poor but not as good. In low light the M8 will still beat S5 so have fun with your ugly Touchwiz and dark pictures in low light like indoors. The camera is the ONLY thing that beats M8 and that is not by far.
Leon The M8 is the most unimproved follow up of a great predecessor. What did they make better with the m8 that they didn't have with the m7? I have the m7 and the s4. The s4 with kit kat is flawless. Cheap tech?? How do you know it's cheap?! Do u have the s5? The heart sensor is genius. Especially in America where over 50% of the nation is unhealthy. We need something to keep track of our health. And what better to put it on than a smartphone? The object we use daily no matter what. There is NOTHING better, I repeat NOTHING better about the m8 over the s5.
Joshua Hemminger What they did improved. SD card is an HUGE improvement and you totally missed that. Design is better, camera is improved a bit, speakers are better too. Sense 6 is much better too. They made the screen bigger too. Battery is bigger and battery life is improved. So yeah you obvisouly have no idea what you are talking about. And since you are really that dense and clueless... If you want to see your heartbeat to motivate you eat and train... there is an app for that!! EVERY smartphone got an app doing the EXACT same thing! No need to have it build in. There are fitnessband that could to the same shit too. Go ahead an rely your health on a fucking phone that is known for doing useless features.
Leon So what if the SD card is improved?I've never met anyone in my life yet that needs 128GB on a freaking phone.The camera is improved only only on the features but the UltraPixel still sucks,just a little bit better than most phones in dark condition.HTC M8 have bigger screen and better battery,so does S5.I don't even think you know anything about Galaxy S5 and just come here and talk shit.Galaxy S5's heart rate monitor is for convenience and health use,why bother buying a fitness band when it came with the phone you want to buy?You fanboys are really brainless.....
I was at target the other day I look at the S5 and ask the clerk has the S5 been selling like hot cakes she replied people have been buying it, but they returned it because they want there Iphones back.
thomas klein I switched back to my iphone 4s for quite a few reasons. While the rear camera is awesome, the front camera sucks it distorts your head if it it not center of the screen. In low light situations the camera lags in every app. The keyboard lay out makes me want to cut my fingers off. And the extra inch of screen makes me want to reattach my fingers with an extra inch to utilize it with one hand. Yeah it has the one handed mode but what is the point if the screen is downsized to accommodate it. I love the android os but the s5 sucks in my honest opinion. Im am in the market for something new and this isnt it. That girl working at target is correct on the return rate because I was one of them.
I watch videos and read all day from my phone as well. Iphone sucks unless its jailbroken my 4s is jailbroken the iphone 5s cant be jailbroken with the current ios. Which is the reason I figured I would try android My other gripe about the s5 is the speaker it is terrible. My iphone 4s over powers this thing anyday. I prefer my jaikbroken 4s over the samsung s5. If the screen was smaller and the speaker and camera issuse were fixed I would be happy other than that its like having a lifted truck they are pretty but at the same time not practical.
Blah blah blah I had a iPhone for 5 year's..its never anything different with them never any major changes. Samsung been killing apple since the galaxy s3 and I currently have the s4. Also apple is not that much more expensive than android and if anything apple users are getting ripped off because for a cheaper price you can do ALOT more on your Galaxy or any android phone than what you can do on a apple product!!! 😂😂😂
Now that I own the s5 I have to say its can go a complete day of Pandora radio an not need a charge unlike the 5s running ios8 I used to own b4 I commented
Asian consumer products are always better than american products like honda civics are more dependable than american cars, asian foods taste better than american food, asian sport bikes like honda yamaha kawasaki are built to perfection and more dependable than harley davidson etc. Etc. Samsung better more advanced than apple.
Haken Panoma A lot of the people who have Android phones don't even know they're using Android, it's hilarious really. So I don't know if that's a good argument. On topic: I rather have the Z2 or the M8, Since I already have a S4 and the S5 is just a minor upgrade.
MidnightPlays IOS Exactly... Samsung kept there Galaxy S name the whole time... Is Apple lying to me? O_O Oh I got a iPhone 6 with reinforced steel case
So I have a DROID RAZR HD and I have been looking into the S5, my phone at this point can get really glitchy sometimes and I just need to upgrade period. The only thing I am worried about is the Lollipop update (even though they have a Marshmallow update coming out this year.) And I am also worried about the bezel chipping as someone wrote about it in the comments and the cheapish back plate. I like my music and pictures so the memory aspect is already covered and the clarity of this phone screen is definitely a step up from my current phone. I am still just not sure to get the phone though :/
***** The only time you really need an upgrade is when they stop updating Android for that phone. I have the first XOOM tablet and it is still being updated. And most of the updates for these phones and tablets are nothing but software that could have been download. Very rarely (other than the camera) is there any real hardware advancements. Out of all the products out there, you are paying premium price for the same thing with a slightly different look and a bunch of software features that the average person isn't going to use on a regular basis. If anything, they are milking consumers.
***** Understandable. That's what they don't want you to do. They want to keep you buying everyone in between when the only real difference may be cosmetics and a few minor programs. So essentially, they are trying to get people that values having the latest version just like cars based on the year, even though 99.99% of it is still the same as the some of its previous versions. Me being a software engineer, I'm doing the same as you. I need to see some real advancements before I decide to upgrade. .
i like the silver lining and the way it looks on the black front model....it actually looks more classy and premium IMO...but if you don't like there is the white version and also many cases hide it anyway
Software. The software is so clunky and has many useless things in it and even with the high specs, it keeps the phone from performing at the best it can. If they could keep the most used features with a almost stock version of android I'd definitely go for that.
nate595 "if they could keep the most used features with a almost stock version of android I'd definitely go for that." I don't know any google play edition phone that keeps the good features from the phone's original custom android os layout and puts them into google play.. plus, they're off contract and so in my case it makes it harder to get em
*It's here: our **_Samsung Galaxy S5 review_*
Full written companion here with high res shots - goo.gl/1CIJnH
By *****
#Samsung #SamsungGalaxyS5 #GalaxyS5
Ok here we go
plastic ?
Rian Yulianto W no paper
I like every *****'s review
Thanks the great review. The S5 remains top of my upgrade list, only the next Moto-X or Nexus stands a chance to take top spot at this stage. M8's not even on it. (upgrading from Note 2)
still rocking the S5!!!
same
same and I love it
I have it too. I hate it so much it freezes and glitches out. Waiting for iphone 8 lol
Babyfart Mcgee-zax lol you probably have a fake one. or it is your problem because I don't think it glitches with a lot of other people.
Me too but in a week I'm finally able to get my first new smartphone ever whuch is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in the Lilac Purple color. The S5 really held out long for me though. It's a tough phone.
Now we are on the s7....time flies
yupp
you are talking like s5 is a stone age phone
and here am i still holding S5
+Giau Hanh s4 over here
+Koen Stuurman is the s5 good
What has this got to do with tennis?
You tell me australian open TV
Gursimran Bedi Tennis isn't compatible with flash either....
to be honest i was thinking it was going to be about croquet
Iphone users say this is not an upgrade to the s4, but when you look at iphones they have never really upgraded that much either, the only upgrade with the 4s from the 4 was siri and io6. the upgrade with the 5 from the 4s was ONLY a larger screen. The upgrade with the 5s from the 5 was ONLY a fingerprint scanner and ios7 and the update with the 6 and 6plus is only a larger screen and ios8. the only other thing apple has done is SLIGHTLY improve their already paper light phone, their already great camera, their already thin phone and their terrible battery life
Their phones have gotten a LOT faster than they were from the iphone 3 days. I used to have a 3 and then a 6 and it is so much faster.
part of the reason I switched to Samsung is because the iPhone hasn't changed.. I needed something new, something different. Apple has yet to offer anything new.
They still only have dual core processors, its pretty sad. Plus Samsung has 4K video taking abilities, thats insane lol.
Its true! People are so crazy over new iphones but theres no real huye difference. Dont get me wrong i love Apple, and ive always wanted an iphone, but i am very happy and impressed with the samsun! Its an overall better phone with more to offer. But You always have Fans and Hatters for everything
I bought an S5 and my dad laughed the shit out of me. He said I must be getting old eyes, to need such large display. He owns an iPhone 6, that bastard.
your dad must be old, iphones are for old people that dont know shit about settings
xD just buy what u want dont let ur dad bother u
avalanche
N, every grandma I know have a Galaxy. It's big screen is better for old eyes. They are good phones. Greetings from China!
i6 is embarrassing with how behind it's competitors the phone is.
Mark Richardson
I'm not old waaaa waaaaaa
This was the video that made me buy the S5 back in 2014. I loved it! From then I’m always checking out Joshua’s content before buying a new phone 🔥
Finally an Asian. I only trust you guys when it comes to buying electronics. I hope that's not too racist.
Your post got my attention. I don'[t believe you are racist. You are absolutely correct. This video was clear, concise and credible.This guy is a Shining Warrior in my book. Shining Warriors are of assorted races, sizes and shapes.. Please check out Shining Warrior Enterprises, Inc. FYI, I use a S5. Last phone was a Nexus S. I'm pleased with the improvements. Especially "sealing" the phone against moisture damage. Those who have had replacement phones disallowed by Sprint service because of "some corrosion" will appreciate this feature. Have ordered a silicone clear cover. Have also ordered extra batteries and charger although battery life has been sufficient so far.
I'm Asian and i don't think you're racist at all.You are 100 percent correct
asian!
Asian!
fu
Who is still using galaxy S5 in 2019
I don’t have one yet but I’m getting it in 2 weeks
@@omarkocak4321 why
Hajdew false alarm I’m not
@@omarkocak4321 wait, so your phone is older than S5?
Me same Black I just got iphone 6s plus
Help! My Galaxy S4's LCD broke last week. I can either spend $200 to get it fixed or spend $200 to get the new S5. Watching these videos, I'm not a huge fan of the S5...there don't seem to be many improvements and I really love the S4. Should I just get my S4's LCD screen fixed?
it really REALLY depends in the new features and if you will use them. The benefits i see is that the build is more robust and its not made of cheap glossy plastic. IP certification, a faster processor and i've heard that this display is the best on the market right now. Also the camera has been vastly improved. And maybe you get more colors to choose from haha, i'm really digging the blue one
Get the s5 better
Not a big difference between the s4 and the s5. I would get the screen fixed and my upgrade for either the note 4 or the s6.
Cameron Onick how about transfer to xperia Z2?
I would wait. I just don't think this years new flag ship phones that are coming out are that big of a difference from last year flag ship phones. I mean if you upgrade and are stuck in a contract for two more years, you want the difference between your new and old phone to be a big difference that you can feel and see. I can see there possibly being a big difference between the s4 and note 4 when it comes out. I just don't see that difference in any phone out now. If you had a s3 and were talking about upgrading I would say yes go for it. The s4, I just don't see it. That's my opinion. I would suggest you go to the store and play with the phones your are considering and see if there is a big difference from the phone your currently own.
I'll give your video a thumbs-up, even before i have seen it all, because you look and sound so comforting!
God bless I got to see review after 7 years in May 2021. Detail review wow
2016 and I still own this phone..
nop, many better alternatives depending on your budget, and marshmallow made the phone feel slower after awhile of using it, i sold mine about a month ago, i used mine from October 2014 until august 2016😂😂
Does it overheats? can you play games on it safely ?
It lags like hell
why is your profile picture taken with an iPhone?
Yes i switched to a better phone but i still have the samsung s5, it still works but the camera sucks
i'v been using this phone for 3 years.....totally awesome
I remember using mine for two years with exceptional battery life, and then about a year of poor battery. My battery might have been fried, but I couldn't get more than 1-3 hours of usage out of my phone. I eventually upgraded to the S8+ and now I use the Note 10 plus. I still remember the s5 fondly though, despite the whole battery issue I had.
Ive been using this phone for 4 yrs now. I still love it... only problem is age of the hardwere... well it happens to any phone
I've found the recent samsung phones to be quite ugly when compared to HTC One and the Nexus 5.
I upgraded from the S3 to the S5. I'm loving the S5. It's a great phone. I don't care what all the haters say.
I'm getting this tomorrow and I can't wait!
Fabulous review
I have the S3 and I'm still debating whether to upgrade to the S5 or a different phone all together. I don't necessarily like the design of the S5, but it'll be a better upgrade compared to my S3~
I'm in the same situation.
Take a look at the HTC One M8 or the Sony Xperia Z2. I've only had a Note 2 but I've found Samsung's UI a little tacky and seems to be designed as a bridge from Apple to Android.
Andrew Doyle I would love to get the M8, but i need a better camera than what it offer.
Design wise, the others are just about same, if not, worse than S5. Might as well get an S5 for it's enriching features/specs or wait for Nexus 5 (2014).
Yeah that camera is a let down even with the cool features it packs. I'm hanging out for the Z2.
2018 and this is still impressing me.
Can we just take a minute and acknowledge the fact that this exists? It's just hitting me on how far we've come technology wise. And just think about what more is to come!! This is amazing to me.
My s4 broke last weekend and I ordered the s5 this morning
Kristen O'Donnell nice !
I have the s7 and for some reason I miss my s5. I feel like it's better because the s7 is glass and metal and you constantly feel on edge (no pun intended) that your going to drop the s7 and Crack the glass and dent the metal. The s7 also feels heavier. The s5 just gives you that freedom and less worry. also with the s5 you get the ir blaster decent camera, although not as good as s7. The best feature is the removable battery, and still get gear support and heart rate sensor though not important. In my experience I see very little difference between the s5 and s7. little differences like themes, camera, and wireless charging. not to mention fast charge but if you put the s5 into ultra power save mode it charges faster anyway. My opinion on the s5, its a beautiful phone, an underrated phone and a highly criticized phone, I think it could have been better but the little features it has make it still a top phone in 2016. A phone that will last for years to come, swap out the battery when it gets weak and your good to go again. If your the simple man or woman that's looking for a phone that's simple and will last you for years to come, this phone is the phone to get.
Garis Zen depends on who are.
its not gonna lag bro.. it has a 2.5 octacore processor and 2gb ram
Kayne Sporry my dad had the s5 i dont really notice the difference in weight. I never owned the s5 but ive changed from apple to samsung and i got the s7 edge, i must admit the edge can get annoying at times because when you type it sometimes gets caught on your finger. Sometimes i use 2 hands to type because its such a big phone, alottt bigger than my iphone 6
Hands down the best phone I've ever owned. Love the high quality of images and videos from the front camera in particular.
Wait omg I love his voice, it's good for narrations or voice overs *_*
Raise your hand if you still use the s5 ✋✋😀
How it work??Any hang or lage
@@soronkhan8764 I charge my phone at least 5 times a day
After 2 years of use S5 with android 6.0.1 works fast, i didn't changed the battery and didn't haved any problem with it, all sensors works, a very great phone!
Iphone 6 is a great phone, but this is just.... better...
Why won`t people udnerstand?
Why is it better?
***** ...This video is not comparing the S5 to the Iphone 6 I just wanna know his reasons why its better.
LiamiPlays Well To begin Android is way more Customizable I know this Isn't very original but with android you can literally do anything if you don't like Touchwiz get a custom launcher if your really don't like Touchwiz Get A whole new OS with apple you don't like there homescreen nothing you can do if you don't like IOS your only choice is to get an android also Samsung Accually Puts More Features into there new Flagships unlike apple with There "We finally Have NFC after 3 years let's advertise it like it's a new thing" the difference between IOS 7 and IOS 8 or any IOS is nothing really they haven't Changed at all While Android has Constantly Changed and the fact that iphones Are overpriced pay 800 dollars for 128gb with Samsung you can just get a 60 dollar sdcard
Toxic HOBO That is not tru android stinx yu yust go away ifone is bettur.
Apple Fanboy^
***** Does design include back-removal? If so, the S5 wins because there is a micro SD slot and a removable battery.
If not, yes, an Iphone is well built and i like alluminium, but that advantages is wiped out as soon as you put a case around it.
i was bashing this phone of how dull and same old samsung .. until i went to best buy and saw it in person. i must say.. i was impressed. vivid bright phone.. very colorful and sturdy.. snappy maneuvering .. overall . i changed my mind. i like it a lot .. might get one .. stll this woud be my 3rd samsung phone.. ehh.. its time to move on
***** I got the white s5. I was afraid it would be like the note 2 I have used for a year. But it's not another samsung phone with more features. I quickly adjusted to the new interface and love it.
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I just got mine and I love it! I was so bored with the iPhone. But the reviewer is right, there aren't a lot of differences between this and the previous version. I only got the S5 because it was my girlfriend's first smart phone and this is what she wanted!
Can we all agree that Samsung can beat IPhones ass anyday!
Tbh these phone looked more elegant than todays phones(2020 - 21)
watching on my s5 in 2017! after i gave my s8 to my sister!
even now, nothing beats this phone!
Mabey better then iphone 6?
*than
*maybe
*iPhone
***** Not all android phones are cheap plastic.
***** plastic is better than glass for phones so I don't see why Apple fans try use that to justify Apple as better and nice watching all the Android videos I see? haha loves apple and hates android but then gives all android videos views, yes give the company you hate more money, people like you making these youtube channels more money than when you buy a over priced Apple phone :D, PS im watching both videos to compare phones
Wow, you have such a great voice. Great review. Thanks
yea lol
Just bought the S5 and I love it! I also have the Tab S2 which is pretty much the same as the phone except in tablet form.
Because of S6, the rates of Unlocked S5 will be cut down. so next month, Gifting this to my GF on our 6th anniversary.. Hope all goes with plan and pocket :-D
Good luck :)
Jay Shank So how did it go? :D
Well i bought the phone and also bought its wireless back panel and wireless pad coz i don't want the hassle of flipping open the bottom for charging every day.. phone working fine..
Well i bought it in India so total cost was total $400 for all three things..do note i bought it in India.. :-D so telling you price in current exchange rate.. The Indian cost was Rs.25,000.
And she liked it. specially the wireless charging thing :-D
Jay Shank Awesome man, glad it worked out the way you wanted it to!
i think i'm going to buy this instead to replace my 3-year old S3. the S7 is way too expensive for me.
get an s6
+rahul reddy no microsd support, no water/dust resistance... no thanks
+rahul reddy no s6 is such a downgrade, s5 is basically the same speed
+NiKe Plays deal. even the S7 edge just a bit diffrence compared to S5 octa (G900H)
Go buy for s5. Great camera also has water resistant, and micro sd card expansion while the S6 does not have it. But the camera in s5 is a little bit the same in s6 but has better front camera 5MP in s6 with more Low Light performance and 2MP only in S5..
Amazon Prime can we download and save video to micro sim easily for viewing and not eat the data plan?
I can get one for $180 refurbished, is it worth buying
YES
I got one for about 144$,
I got one for $110
+OhhFluxy the sad part is, we still behind in our galaxy line ups lmao
yes. why pay for a new phone.
I really enjoyed this video I just wished you would have talked about the front faving camera as well. I need my selfie game to be on fleek😂
This is one of the best smartphones of the year 2014. I've been using this beast for at least 3 months now, and I got no complains. As a former iPhone user, I would like to say that the battery life on this product is great, as well as its operating system skin and the smoothness of use.
the only smartphone to anticipate till the release of note4
Play this video on my galaxy s5 4 years later, its been a long journey!!
Android Authority, I dig your channel. I look for a few things in a channel. One, is the person "clearly" understood and heard. You speak very clear and the quality is great. Two, I look for knowledge. You definitely have that. I dig your reviews. You are doing a great job and just wanted to chime in and let you know. Keep up the good work.
Note 3 still holds the throne
2017 and i still own this phone
Mohamed Riad SAAAME! That's how I am watching this video lol
This is my current smartphone years later. Works perfectly.
Got one today to replace my iPhone 6 and I love it!!!
ikr, its good for gaming and faster and with the otterbox defender, you can barely break it :D
***** lol but still
***** Z3, ps4 controller, nyko phone clip, blue tooth speaker and emulator is amazing.
Join the dark side
welcome to the dark side young Jedi /╲/( ͡⎚ ͜U ͡⎚)/\
Lol I think I'm the only one who actually likes the perforated back. I think it looks and feels great. I personally don't see why people hate on it. :/
Yea. I agrew
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Watching this with my Galaxy S5. Josh Vergara is so great when it comes to reviewing some smartphones. 😍 Hoping he'll come back with a new review.
I realise this is an old review, but you sure seem so biased against Samsung and Touch Whiz. Some of us like Touch Whiz and quite frankly, vanilla Android is a plain featureless load of crape by comparison. That's my bias.
The S5 is an amazing phone and you did not portray it in your video. You didn't even mention how fast the autofocus is.
This video came out in 2014......so, it's not old.
americanliberal09 so many videos are added daily to RUclips that a 6 month old video can be considered old, now. Most people comment on videos when they first come out; I commented 6 months later LOL.
The S5 is an amazing phone and biased reviewers praise their little favourites and play down brilliant phones which they don't happen to like (e.g. Samsung phones get played down all the time).
cooloox ummm, o.k.......but it still has a wireless charger, though. :-)
He's being biased against TouchWiz? You know that reviewers complain like crazy about TouchWiz, right? Josh was actually very nice about it.
Tom Erlend Eskedal Well that was very kind of him LOL
Well, unfortunately I don't see myself running out to the store to buy this phone. I am pretty satisfied with my S4. The minor changes don't interest me and the Magazine thing I have no use for.
Z2 its cheaper carrier free on my area, and totally owns this piece of plastic
Can you pls tell me in cm how wide the phone is and how did you get the letters to be so big on the screen when in texting mode? I had vision would letters to much bigger like the3y looked in this video.. Thank you
Watches this 5 years later on an s5
A wild Samsung Galaxy S5 review has been spotted in the wild! A pretty good one too from *****
LOL nice share comment 😊
It doesn't seem like a big upgrade to me. I like that its water resistant.
I have this phone and I absolutely love it. Works very well and helps me in every way that I need.
Everyone hates on this device but it will still go on to out sell every other android device by a mile!
Still better than a apple.
+yugioh guy I agree
+yugioh guy Agreed but I usually hear an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I guess Doctors cannot stand the IPhone either lol
+yugioh guy NEVER!!!!!!
+yugioh guy WIERDO
Arnis Zdanovskis Isheep
2017 and still rocking this old animal. Needing something new soon
i wanna purchase this phone but im afraid of being fraud . Can someone plz help me to know wen sellers are legit or fraud
Any Chinese company is most likely a fraud. To keep on the safe side and save time identifying safe sites, sick to Amazon and the Samsung site. Amazon does some fantastic deals
Aliexpress
vilttu64 No, not Alixpress you idiot. It's a scam.
Abbey Louise with what fucking logic is aliexpress scam?
Fucking same thing as amazon and ebay and you get refund if its not right.
I still have this phone I really want a new phone :(
Hi. What's the front facing camera like? And does it have the same software as the s3? Please let me know. So I know to purchase this device. Thankyou
Good phone👍👏
I can't believe people are saying they will get the m8 over this. People are literally either stupid, or just hating and stubborn. The camera and download booster alone are enough to shut out any competition. #bestphoneof2014 FTW
and is touchwiz worth it too? also you pay for cheap tech like heartsensor and fingerprint sensor that doesn't work properly. Camera on M8 isn't poor but not as good. In low light the M8 will still beat S5 so have fun with your ugly Touchwiz and dark pictures in low light like indoors. The camera is the ONLY thing that beats M8 and that is not by far.
Leon The M8 is the most unimproved follow up of a great predecessor. What did they make better with the m8 that they didn't have with the m7? I have the m7 and the s4. The s4 with kit kat is flawless. Cheap tech?? How do you know it's cheap?! Do u have the s5? The heart sensor is genius. Especially in America where over 50% of the nation is unhealthy. We need something to keep track of our health. And what better to put it on than a smartphone? The object we use daily no matter what. There is NOTHING better, I repeat NOTHING better about the m8 over the s5.
Joshua Hemminger What they did improved. SD card is an HUGE improvement and you totally missed that. Design is better, camera is improved a bit, speakers are better too. Sense 6 is much better too. They made the screen bigger too. Battery is bigger and battery life is improved. So yeah you obvisouly have no idea what you are talking about.
And since you are really that dense and clueless... If you want to see your heartbeat to motivate you eat and train... there is an app for that!! EVERY smartphone got an app doing the EXACT same thing! No need to have it build in. There are fitnessband that could to the same shit too. Go ahead an rely your health on a fucking phone that is known for doing useless features.
Leon So what if the SD card is improved?I've never met anyone in my life yet that needs 128GB on a freaking phone.The camera is improved only only on the features but the UltraPixel still sucks,just a little bit better than most phones in dark condition.HTC M8 have bigger screen and better battery,so does S5.I don't even think you know anything about Galaxy S5 and just come here and talk shit.Galaxy S5's heart rate monitor is for convenience and health use,why bother buying a fitness band when it came with the phone you want to buy?You fanboys are really brainless.....
Thank you MaskedGuy112
So whats better, iphone 6 or samsung galaxy s5?
I was at target the other day I look at the S5 and ask the clerk has the S5 been selling like hot cakes she replied people have been buying it, but they returned it because they want there Iphones back.
I doubt that
thomas klein I switched back to my iphone 4s for quite a few reasons. While the rear camera is awesome, the front camera sucks it distorts your head if it it not center of the screen. In low light situations the camera lags in every app. The keyboard lay out makes me want to cut my fingers off. And the extra inch of screen makes me want to reattach my fingers with an extra inch to utilize it with one hand. Yeah it has the one handed mode but what is the point if the screen is downsized to accommodate it. I love the android os but the s5 sucks in my honest opinion. Im am in the market for something new and this isnt it. That girl working at target is correct on the return rate because I was one of them.
I watch videos and read all day from my phone as well. Iphone sucks unless its jailbroken my 4s is jailbroken the iphone 5s cant be jailbroken with the current ios. Which is the reason I figured I would try android My other gripe about the s5 is the speaker it is terrible. My iphone 4s over powers this thing anyday. I prefer my jaikbroken 4s over the samsung s5. If the screen was smaller and the speaker and camera issuse were fixed I would be happy other than that its like having a lifted truck they are pretty but at the same time not practical.
thomas klein a wider screen wouldn't kill on the iphone but my god the s5 crossed that fine line.
Uh, you don't really think any of us believe that do you? LOL
who is watching this in 2016?
mee
me
im watching this when Donald trump is president
Me
here
Excellent educator. Clear and knowledgeable. Thank you
So can I use this phone while in the shower?
Yes, but water will mess with the touchscreen
Place it in a plastic bag and use
Branson Becker yep
only for 30 minutes.
Wtf
My mom and I got this phone. My dad got the Galaxy S6, but I'm fine with what I got.
Hey I'm about to buy this phone in a month, does this phone good?
alamsyah madani Yeah its great.
Hermelando Merlos okay ty😄
+alamsyah madani ITS AMAZING
which did u feel is better s5 or s6
is it a wise choice to buy it now after 9 months of this review?
what is the best android smartphone under $500 nowadays?
I might be the minority, but I actually quite enjoy touchwiz.
Blah blah blah I had a iPhone for 5 year's..its never anything different with them never any major changes. Samsung been killing apple since the galaxy s3 and I currently have the s4. Also apple is not that much more expensive than android and if anything apple users are getting ripped off because for a cheaper price you can do ALOT more on your Galaxy or any android phone than what you can do on a apple product!!! 😂😂😂
Iphones last longer tho
i was thinking of jumping to iphone but seeing you came from there i think ill just stay with android and get the note 4
Now that I own the s5 I have to say its can go a complete day of Pandora radio an not need a charge unlike the 5s running ios8 I used to own b4 I commented
It's good to look back at this smartphones
Asian consumer products are always better than american products like honda civics are more dependable than american cars, asian foods taste better than american food, asian sport bikes like honda yamaha kawasaki are built to perfection and more dependable than harley davidson etc. Etc. Samsung better more advanced than apple.
Oh I forgot to mention ps4 better than xbox one.
Asian foods are mainly entrees like panda express.
well if you want to go with stereotypes, it should go in this order: German > Japanese > American > South Korean > Chinese...
So you obviously know nothing about motorcycles
And you do. Show me smart ass. Japan bikes a number#1.
Still using s5 in 2020
Out of nowhere RUclips recommends me this old video , anyhow missing those days when android authority was the best tech channel.
Still the best Galaxy in my opinion.
Just here cuz I need a new phone to play Pokemon Go.
SAMMMEEE
Jesus Was Here well if Jesus himself considers the S5, I've come to the right place.
SAME TOO! I have a s3 and need a new phone so I can join my friends on their pokemon adventures
Im just gonna get this shit so i can play pokemon, worth of 180 euros.
IYF Jesus approves of this phone.
This > S7 edge
I still have the Galaxy S5 within my possession. It's still a good phone. Yet, I'm thinking of upgrading soon.
Is it your main phone and most importantly, do you still have it in 2022?
Another phone that android has that outclasses the iphone
Anna Lester And then Android will have a counterstrategy. There is a reason Android is more popular around the world.
Anna Lester istone
Anna Lester that'll fail
Haken Panoma Yep say it again
Haken Panoma A lot of the people who have Android phones don't even know they're using Android, it's hilarious really. So I don't know if that's a good argument. On topic: I rather have the Z2 or the M8, Since I already have a S4 and the S5 is just a minor upgrade.
In my opinion, I think iphones are a bit overrated. I've been an iphone user for 2 years, I am highly thinking about switching to sam sung.
I hv been an iphone user for 5 yrs. am finally changing to s5. My bone of contention is synchronising my phone switchover
Try a different name like sony or htc..you might be pleasently surprised
if you do dont forget to get the app that changes all your iphone shit over to the android system
I have a question. Do the galaxy s5 mini also have the cover up for the USB chargering port or is it just the galaxy s5?
iPhone 5S... and Samsung Galaxy S5... Do you notice the same thing I see in their names? O_O
No -_- seriously
5S S5 backwards 0.0
^ no really 😂
MidnightPlays IOS Exactly... Samsung kept there Galaxy S name the whole time... Is Apple lying to me? O_O Oh I got a iPhone 6 with reinforced steel case
Ok
Who is watching this in 2017.September😎😎😎😎
So I have a DROID RAZR HD and I have been looking into the S5, my phone at this point can get really glitchy sometimes and I just need to upgrade period. The only thing I am worried about is the Lollipop update (even though they have a Marshmallow update coming out this year.) And I am also worried about the bezel chipping as someone wrote about it in the comments and the cheapish back plate. I like my music and pictures so the memory aspect is already covered and the clarity of this phone screen is definitely a step up from my current phone. I am still just not sure to get the phone though :/
Still staying with my S3
***** i have s5 to the most i use it for underwater
***** The only time you really need an upgrade is when they stop updating Android for that phone. I have the first XOOM tablet and it is still being updated. And most of the updates for these phones and tablets are nothing but software that could have been download. Very rarely (other than the camera) is there any real hardware advancements. Out of all the products out there, you are paying premium price for the same thing with a slightly different look and a bunch of software features that the average person isn't going to use on a regular basis. If anything, they are milking consumers.
***** Understandable. That's what they don't want you to do. They want to keep you buying everyone in between when the only real difference may be cosmetics and a few minor programs. So essentially, they are trying to get people that values having the latest version just like cars based on the year, even though 99.99% of it is still the same as the some of its previous versions. Me being a software engineer, I'm doing the same as you. I need to see some real advancements before I decide to upgrade. .
2019 anyone?
Still a reliable choice? Looking for a good Samsung to upgrade to, and the S6 and S7 don't really appeal to me.
I got this phone ☺
Do you like it? I might get one:P
yes get it
Jules Russel taking advice from a troll? well i never
Hey ! It good phone!
Troll I have this phone too
this phone has basically everything you need in it lol i want to get it
When you change the background does it move with the screen or stay in place like the iPhone?
2018 and still using this phone..
only thing i dislike about it is the bigger bezels and that ugly silver lining around the phone, stands out too much
i like the silver lining and the way it looks on the black front model....it actually looks more classy and premium IMO...but if you don't like there is the white version and also many cases hide it anyway
Get a case then duh
As allways a good review and easy to follow thanks
its obvious that you are more samsung fan than in the sony, idl people like that
Brandon P hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Apart from the heartrate monitor, that in my opinion is quite useless, I don't see where the problems with this phone are.
There are none, I think tech people in general are just bored of the S line.
Exactly. People have criticized it for not having features that almost no other phone has either.
Software. The software is so clunky and has many useless things in it and even with the high specs, it keeps the phone from performing at the best it can. If they could keep the most used features with a almost stock version of android I'd definitely go for that.
FatalPivotStrike Thats kind of what the Google play edition of devices is all about.
nate595 "if they could keep the most used features with a almost stock version of android I'd definitely go for that." I don't know any google play edition phone that keeps the good features from the phone's original custom android os layout and puts them into google play.. plus, they're off contract and so in my case it makes it harder to get em
About to buy for $50. So happy with a lot of comments saying it's a good phone
Can't wait for my upgrade, fuck you iPhone 4s.. jk I still love you.. for now.
I have an iPhone 4s too and my eyes are set on this phone xD