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- Learn more about the Galaxy S5! Check out our full review at Pocketnow: /2014/04/23/samsung-galaxy-s5-review-good-not-glam
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"One device is a product of an Android juggernaut, a fourth-generation powerhouse from a take-no-prisoners Goliath that essentially owns the Google-powered smartphone space. The other is a last-ditch effort to save its creator from certain destruction, a product forged from that peculiar mixture of desperation and determination that sometimes begets pure art."
That's a pretty pretentious way of putting a smartphone comparison, but it's how we kicked off last year's HTC One (M7) vs Galaxy S 4 comparison video. The interesting thing is, if you change "fourth-generation" to "fifth-generation" and tone down the HTC FUD a tad, that paragraph applies just as much to the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S 5 -- the top two contenders for Android superphone of the season here in the States.
We've already reviewed the HTC One M8 and given it one of the highest review scores we've ever bestowed on a smartphone. Next week, we'll be following that up with a full review of the AT&T Galaxy S5 we unboxed a few days ago. Until then, we're doing our best to answer this month's hottest-burning question in mobile tech: HTC One or Galaxy S5? Watch our comparison to find out what the answer is for you, then let us know which one you're going for in the comments below.
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I'm completely uninterested in any of these devices, but I would gladly sit here and watch this review 3 times in a row, Michael's vocabulary richness, diction and tone, added to the great video and audio editing makes for an extremely enjoyable 11 minutes, good job.
Appreciate that, Lorenzo - thanks much! ^M
So, what do you carry then?
Kyle Hurd Currently a Nexus 5, and I'm waiting for the LG G3, new Moto X, or the next nexus...
Nice, G2 is incredible and I'm looking forward to the G3. Right now I'm on Note 3 but I'm in Wireless (work for Verizon) so I use a different phone every month lol
Couldn't have said it better myself Lorenzo! :D This was a great review.
Even when I'm not interested in any of the devices shown, I love watching Michael's videos. They're great! :D
Outstanding unbiased review the boom sound introduction as 'game over' was good seriously the best speaker quality not just loud but rich quality.
I was expecting better wifi reception on S5. Both the devices are good I would go for HTC one m8 but really hope HTC should change the camera with a normal 13MP or 16MP for their M9.
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Michael Fisher has to be one of the best at producing tech videos here on RUclips, right there with MKBHD in terms of quality and originality, and with a radio voice that just grabs you by the ears, lol! Seriously Michael, I very much admire your work both written and filmed, and I couldn't imagine my RUclips sub box or my RSS feed without it!
Front facing camera comparison?
Joseph Tongret 100% agree
Awesome, thanks for the wallpaper link. Also, where can I find the hexagon wallpaper seen on the HTC One M8 from its review video?
Haha thank you! All I saw was the thumbnail and immediately Googled it, didn't realize you made a comment for it! 😆
Great Review man! There is indeed no winner. I got the HTC One M8 now. I love it and the sound is just incredible. I don't mind the camera. It is good enough for me..
The high quality sound so useful in public area if I have a phone call, playing games, or watching videos.
Absolutely! I don't mind the camera it does the job for me as well! I think that for a normal person doing normal things, HTC One M8 is the one they should go for because of the way it handles itself in everyday situations
I agree the M8 camera is pretty good and I'm also not that interested in camera. The sound M8 vs GS5. Game over man, M8 rocks sound audio!!
Thanks! You helped me make my choice. HTC all day.
You won't regret it
Yeah..For sure! Htc all day, all year , all the way !!!
Hope u didn't make that mistake..Samsung is far superior,don't don't for metal frame, they completely explode if dropped,, ask Apple...HTC tend to completely stop working after the1 yr mark
hTC ^^
skillz1855 the HTC thunderbolt I got still performs better than the galaxy s5 I got last year did after 3 months. I finally just got the m8. Oh my goodness, thank god. My guess is that everything will still work way better after three months. For real, the motion sensing and half the other stuff absolutely would not function but once like every 15 attempts! Sorry. HTC all the way.
I'm more than happy with my M8, I find the camera to be the best on a phone that I've had and I've just come from a Note 3. Besides, if anyone is THAT serious about photography then they should buy a proper DSLR camera. But pretty much every modern phone camera is good enough for a quick photo.
How in the world is the M8's camera anything close to to Note 3?
M8 camera isn't better than the GN3. but im happy you enjoy your M8!!
Grant Brewer Thats my opinion
Hey folks! Our full review is now live at Pocketnow and linked in the description, and the video review is available here: Samsung Galaxy S5 review: good, but not Glam
Enjoy! ^M
Hey man! I really enjoy your reviews, some reviews from other people are just boring and doesnt go straight to the point. You do the best review.. Thanks for your informations .. take care
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Thanks for this great video comparison; if you would, I have a question for you: I don't buy phone's more than every 3 years because of finances. This means I need a phone that will last long, given good care. In the past, I have found HTC phones to be sturdy in hardware and stable in software which makes we want to stick with them. But as I approach buying a new phone this month, I am attracted to the Note 3 for its screen, replaceable battery, and streaming features. Do you think that Samsung phones have the same longevity that I have found in HTC? Thanks so much.
OneGamersOdyssey my first HTC lasted almost 4 years , software was still in par with new phones , since then I always buy HTC . I currently have the new M8 , awesome phone! I recommend it , I also had the M7 , and believe me , once u have a phone with those amazing speakers and premium feel , you'll never go back ..
Jay Sandoval Thanks so much for the reply! Yeah, I'll probably stick to HTC, but the Note was oh so tempting.
HTC One M8 looks like the best phone, It preforms better and feels way better in your hand
Love my M8 and the features. I also have a Note 3 with some of the features that differentiate the two devices. I find most of the Samsung's other features go unused quite often. Either way both are great devices, but the M8 is clearly my choice here.
This one must have been a challenge to present fairly, however you hit it out of the Ball Park, thanks!
Thanks, RIchard! ^M
My friend works at AT&T and he was telling that me that they get WAY more complaints on the HTC one m8 than the Galaxy s5... just thought i'd throw that in there!
what kind of complaints??
Durability complaints, parts breaking
you are paid by samsung kiddo....
Lmao what??
my cousin owns a phone shop, i heard the exact opposite...
HTC m8 by a mile, HTC sense is 10x better than Touchwiz craps..
you my good sir could not be more right
***** Meanwhile like the first reply says. People like using those features in the real world. HTC just does less so it's a little smoother. The S5 is still way snappy and fast. Plus you can disable the "OPTIONAL" features and even out the speed even more.
Try again?
patrick jackson
Samsung has a bigger fan-base than HTC
dudeee, just download a launcher if you dont like the touch wiz . u can even download google launcher (same Ui as the nexus 5).
hanifzack installing a launcher on a Samsung phone doesn't get rid of touchwiz it replaces the touchwiz launcher that's it. You still have slow performance and responsiveness and horrible settings menu and ugly colors
I am a phone freak. I have used most flagships in the last 4-5 years. I have to say this is without a doubt the best comparison review I have ever seen. Hats off.
Great review. I need a phone that looks nice, has good battery life, and does its job well, so I'm getting the HTC One M8.
Perfect choice ;)
Found my old M8 earlier today and I've been taking trips down memory lane. Probably my favorite phone out of all the ones I've owned, especially for the time.
Excellent (and very fair) comparison. I'm extremely pleased with my choice in getting the HTC One (M8). It is, by far, the absolute best smart phone I've laid hands on. I had a Samsung GS2 E4gT which was great for it's time but anymore I'm just not a fan of Samsung's "throw every feature in and see what sticks" modus operandi. I do own a Note 8 and love it for what it is but just wouldn't want something like it in a phone sized device. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your next video (all of Pocketnow, not just MFs)!
How STUPID it is to compare GS2 to M8?!?!
Alex D'Angelo I wasn't comparing them, I was establishing the fact that I'm not a Samsung hater since I've owned (and still own) their devices. It was an effort to make it clear that I like Samsung, I just don't like their current software.
I sure hope it was worth the battery in the HTC One M8 not being user-removable, I read it is rather difficult to even replace the battery on that model (2/10 on iFixit)
So far you guys are the only ones who reviewed the call sound quality. No other reviews I have watched even touched on it.
I own an HTC One M7 and none compel me to upgrade.
Although, if I were to choose : One M8 will be my bit, here's why:
The question here is mainly the CAMERA.
HTC One M8 is a phone capable of taking pictures in every situation, while S5 couldn't, especially in the low light. which is very important coz phones are supposed to be that: allowing you to take picture whenever you want.
Personally, M8 will allow me to take good pictures at those hangouts usually at restaurants and other dim indoor locale. If I want to go on a photography spree and want high resolution detailed pictures (which are actually preplanned events), I would obviously take a proper Camera.
I am very optimistic that Devs or HTC itself will implement the Bokeh effect properly soon. The good thing is the second Camera continues to capture Depth info on every picture automatically.
While Bokeh effect on Galaxy S5 will be mostly unused coz in S5 as you need to start that mode before capturing that means you should know when to take a bokeh picture which is mostly never the case. You do those settings afterwards and that's why HTC Dual Camera is a Good idea.
HTC Camera Software, HTC Zoe and the literary best Gallery Experience is what makes it a very useful and compelling package to me.
BOTTOMLINE:
HTC Hardware Design, and more finished RELIABLE software features like BlinkFeed and the entire Design are all much better than Samsung which makes HTC a more useful phone.
Also, HTC's deal with FitBit and dedicated Motion Processor makes it a better fitness Phone.
Went with the HTC One M8.
I want The HTC one M8 so bad!!!!
Getting mine on the 5th of May!
That's so cool man how much did you pay for your?
Got mine. Love it, except the zoom, lol. Overall awesome phone. I'm a music junkie so that makes it even better!
That's so cool how much was it for you?
Ulices vargas
A little over $600.
I have htc one m8... Absolutely love it. I had a gs3 and i hated it because of TouchWiz and went to iphone, but i dislike lack of customization, switched to htc one m8 and I love it! No issues in lagging like the galaxy phones and build quality is amazing. 10/10 would recomend
2016 and I'm still rocking the m8, best phone I've ever had. I don't know if I want upgrade this year xD
The m10 might be awesome
I am rockin the m7 and m10 is singing to me.. even though my m7 still work fine
me too, but now with the HTC 10 out.. its finally time to consider upgrading
I am going to get the HTC m8 for 2016.It is good?
+Ng Chun Hong Ng Hell yeah
One of the better articulated comparisons I've seen. It was fair and balanced. This should be used to inform the average consumer of which option to go with. In my opinion though, the Galaxy S series has sadly degenerated into a stale and unimaginative brand. Conversely, ***** has shown great signs of maturity over the years with their new design approach and revamping of Sense.
I thought the same thing when watching this video, this is the best video I've seen on what a comparison should look like between the 2 phones,, what a great job by Pocketnow
Juan D really great job indeed.
i agree that this review should be used for the average consumer. very unbiased and informative. but like the reviewer states u should make your choice based on how you gonna use the the two phones. thats why i'll go with the S5. (removable battery). better croping of camera pics. and many of the added features like (multitasking). p.s for those who want am/fm radio, there are apps for that on both the phones. oh as far as design my otterbox is all silicon and heavy polycarbonates ..lol i won't know the difference on either of the phones. one thing that the reviewer fail to mension was the icon buttons on the screen for the M8. (annoying).
The ideal phone would be HTC body but IP67 or IP68, Samsung camera, HTC speakers, S5 multi-window, the HTC Boom Sound, and a mix of both UI. That's my dream phone.
Wait for the Ara
True. I completely forgot about the project. That would be heaven.
I doubt that Ara will be water resistant by much though
it doesn't care, since ara is meant for mix and match, just add in a plastic bag outside to make it water proof
Zhi Hao Looi mostly windows users find it is attractive
I really love how pocket now do reviews, hands-on, and comparison. Especially how Mr. Michael Fisher do these stuff.
If the Galaxy S5 had speakers on the front equivalent or better to the HTC One. All reviewers would say the Galaxy S5 is better. The Camera is better, it has a lot more features, fingerprint scanner, water resistant, and it's still stylish. I have the M8 now and I will be getting the S5 in a couple of days. Only because of the lack of quality in the Camera, don't get me wrong. The M8 has a good camera, but when you compare it to the S5 it literally destroys this camera. The only thing I will miss on this phone is Sense6 and the boomsound speakers. The aluminum body doesn't really matter because you'll always have a case on it and eventually it won't even cross your mind that it has an aluminum body. TouchWiz was definitely a little laggy on my old GS4, so hopefully the updated TouchWiz and the updated processor really gets rid of the lag. Hopefully the s5 will be a great phone when I use it. I don't necessarily not like the M8, I just want a better camera. I'm not a guy who owns a camera so the one on my smart phone is all I have. I recommend both of these phones to anyone. But it really comes down to the cameras and what Ui you like better. Also I guess the speakers too. But honestly, everyone uses headphones these days.
Go for the HTC one m8 if you care about fashion statement! If you only care about the specs on a paper and likes to show off the heartbeat sender or finger print to your friends and don't care about looks go for the Samsung. One is for premium users who wants a good beautiful phone, the other is for geeks who likes to show off their tech.
Wow, excuse me for wanting a phone with more features over wanting a phone that looks cool. I'll admit, the M8 looks sexy as hell and it may run smoother, but once you get past that, there's not much else. Keep in mind, I'm not trashing M8 users here, to each their own. But IMO features > looks.
I hope you also know One M8 performs much better than S5's touchwiz considering I used Touchwiz and was not even impressed, it is too damn laggy and the response on it has such a delay it's frustrating. I'm getting One M8 very soon and glad I made the right choice in choosing a much more well built phone than the S5. Overall S5 is only a beast on the camera and display to some, but M8 has much better premium features that I can use rather than caring about all the app features S5 has.
Thx, made me decide
In my opinion, HTC not only looks better (it gets constant attention when I pull it out), but it's polished, and just works for everything you will actually use it for in your daily life and then some. The Samsung Galaxy is loaded with features, but it's mostly gimmicks that are great to show off the phone to friends but aren't actually things you actually use yourself.
Eso es todo compadre :) asi es el HTC es increible
After one month of deciding and not knowing to buy whether the HTC or the Samsung, I bought a Nexus 5!
awesome phone
LOL
cheapo
Moh J It's cheaper but it's better. no one can make an Android phone better than Google.
Amir360 Google can't make phones, that's why they contract other companies to do it in the first place.
I'd take m8 all day , but just gonna hold off to see the next iPhone
Loved the boomsound speaker troll hahaha Good job Michael :D
Man , your video actually helped me decide , I preferred a premium body and wanted the best audio and that's how it came down
I brought the S5 and my brother the M8 , we swaped phones for a week and we both agree the HTC looks better but the S5 wins everywhere else , put the S5 in the HTC case and you have an unbeatable Ph .... My niece brought the iphone 6 and sold it a week later and brought the S5 lol..... go apple hahaha
Not in every thing else the HTC one m8 has speakers that are a lot better than the s5 and isn't laggy like the s5
you can get rid of the lag with a few tweeks and if u want great sound just bluetooth to a better speaker...... its just a matter of choice really , some like the m8 some the S5 , theres no shame in either one , both great ph's
G3 I just went for that instead..I had HTC One M8 but I don't play games or do nothing on phone but text and etc..like a regular phone does.
cookie bear not speakers you buy. The speakers on the phone
moises1moy yep I know the speakers on the m8 are better but who cares when I listen to music I have headphones on lol
I feel that 8 out of 10 people (I'm one of the eight) would say although Galaxy S5 is a great smartphone, HTCOneM8 is overall better. I've been using both of these awhile with no opinion before I got them both; it is your preference but I, and many others would hands down pick the HTCOneM8.
There are a lot of people who've simply become anti-samsung. To downrate a phone for having things you aren't going to use is odd to me, as every phone has those. They're options, not requirements. The only negative I really have to say in regards to the HTC one's software is that the gallery app should be simplified. It seems jumbled and confusing. I own both phones by the way, and they're both great.
No you don't
Guido Conrad I do, one is actually my bf's, but we switch phones regularly. I chose the s5 and he chose the m8. I use them both regularly.
People think Samsung is the new Apple. Their advertising has propelled them into the #1 spot, not to mention how lucky they were to be the OEM chosen for the update 4.0.0 in the Nexus line.
The S3 was declared the Android King when 4.0 came around. The year after the One was declared King but its numbers weren't even close to the S4 sales.
The only reason I support HTC right now is because out of all the OEMs left they are the only ones left dedicated to phones only that haven't gone bankrupt. Nokia...bought by Windows. Motorola...owned by Lenovo. Blackberry is going under...fast. Samsung is in the processor, fridge, PC, screen, laptop, etc business. Same with LG. And they both sit on enormous amounts of money to advertise even if their phones are relatively worse. I root for the under-dog especially if they deserve it.
The M8 fits my life-style better. I'm a media junky. And I love it. The camera sucks balls though lol.
Mathu Sivakumar Exactly! HTC's still getting better even when they're losing. Too bad they don't have much money to spend on advertising to rival Samsung's marketing machine. Though right now they're, for the first time, running a pretty good campaign. HTC's products scream "premium". You just hold the One in your hand and it screams quality, design, performance. They're like the Mercedes Benz of phones
Edgar Sifuentes
They're fine. They sell millions of phones in latin america, europe and asia. Personally, I don't like their UI. It looks the same since the dumbphones era. Could use a revamp
Was it just me or was the 1080p HTC One footage better than the 4k Galaxy S5 footage?
u need glasses.
If you adjust the shutter and play in manual mode. The editing for weather/ light conditions is endless and I've made several quick settings if that helps.
Sound quality was better video quality not
I'm deciding between the iphone 6, GS5 and HTC M8 and this review really helped. Very good review. The HTC right now looks like the best choice, I love the fact that it doesn't lag like the GS5.
I know its late but first lets remove iPhone 6 from the list
now GS5 or M8... well, I personally prefer GS5 its like saying what is better white or black, well just choose one, both will do great,
Shaibah Good attitude! It's all down to what you want and other people's opinions don't really matter.
One m8 user myself.
kevin oriordan Thanks for not attacking me because i prefer another phone over urs :)
anyways, have a nice day sir :)
Shaibah You too man ;)
Shaibah its all about personal preference mate, or u will end up regretting what u get
I've had nothing but HTC phones for about 5 years, but I decided on the Samsung this time, which I will have on Monday. I know a lot of people with the s3 and s4, and they love them. Hopefully I didn't make a mistake, but looking forward to a change. :)
I got the iPhone 6, and honestly i have owned it for like 3 weeks and it's just getting boring...iOS 8 is just too simple for me. Thinking of switching to the HTC :)
The light bulb has finally shined, huh? Got the One M8 a week ago and it's great. My friend from uni got the iPhone 6 and we compared both of their designs and even she noticed the two lines on the back both of the phones had. And considering that the M8 was released first we all know whom copied who lol. She was then showing off the fingerprint scanner to the rest of our friends and I just thought about mentioning how Apple has only finally fitted a HD display on their iPhone 6 and a 4.7 inch screen size (like my old One X lel) after Android has had this for years making it a mid range feature nowadays, but I didn't want to start an unnecessary argument.
Just becuase it isn't HD doesn't mean it's not good, you have to remember that, for example on iPhone 5s, it's 620p on a small screen, which is pretty much exactly the same as 1080p on a 6 inch display phablet, it's not the resolution that matters, it's the pixel density that does
TheIceMurder2 actually the HTC one (M7) copied the iPhone 5 look hahaha. So who really copied who first??
Joshua Lucas The M7 doesn't look like an iPhone, and even if it did, the HTC is still a lot better.
Joshua Lucas are you a moron??looks nothing like it..but iphone 6 still looks like m8
I picked up the GS5 at first, after a week of use I noticed touchwiz was just slow. I ended up returning it for the M8 instead, and noticed the OS is much more responsive. Boom sound is awesome, solid construction, and I don't really care for picture quality as much in a smartphone.
The HTC m8 is the greatest phone ever constructed to date. I own one I should know. I've also owned every iphone , every galaxy, the z1, and the nexus 5. If you like iphones you will love its responsiveness and reliability. If you love stock android than sense 6 adds just enough to make it better without slowing it down. For all those people who buy a galaxy to be cool....stop trying to fit in because its cool to have a galaxy. Companies fail to innovate when millions if people buy their products just because they print their name on it. And as for the camera. The m8 has a great camera. Everyone has something bad to say because a professional photographer would never use it. But guess what....a professional photographer isn't going to be using their phone to take pictures. And 99.9% of you aren't photographers. The m8 is more than sufficient for the selfies and pics of friends and kids everyone uploads to Facebook. I'm biased yes but I have also owned everything so I can state my opinion because of hands on experience. Not just hearsay and popularity at school.
biased
Me and my wife got the M8s friday and live them.the phone is amazing!
In about ten days from now the HTC One M8 will be mine!! I can't wait!! 😀
I just got the s5 today
That's tight! They say the two are pretty much the same.
Well inside, specs wise at least.
I love it do far
That's good. They're both really great phone though! I'm just more of an HTC guy.. But as long as you u r happy with your phone that's all that really matters.. Specs, look, features aside. It all comes down to how you feel about it. Ya know?
I had an HTC One M8 and lost it due to it falling in the water.
Recently got an S5 and even though it feels cheaper; the better camera, water resistant features and the music sounds better (when playing via bluetooth and aux to my car) seems better than the m8
I personally thnik that : If the HTC one gets a new model m9 for instance , this device could have 3GB ram , 2.5 ghz snapdragon 801 and a NEW camera of 8 ultra pixels or 13 ultrapixels , then this would be one of the Few "Perfect" devices!
To me the m8 is stylish , a tanky strong THING !! , its got great audio , it has a decent battery , good screen , great and simple menu .... if HTC decides to give their phone a great and preferable camera , their phone becomes ultimatley the best android device out there , i hope i am not making a mistake for buying the One Plus one and waiting for HTC`s newer model the (probably m9) If HTC decides to add in a water / dust resistance as an addition to all the improvements i stated , than that would just be waay too AWESOME :)
I've had my M8 for about a month now. I couldn't be more pleased. I was a Samsung fan boy for years but I'm also a big fan of change/innovation. Physically, the S5 and it's predecessor (which I had, S4) look the same. The finger print reader on the S5 is incredibly buggy. In my testing, it works about 50% of the time. USB 3 would be an awesome feature but not a deal breaker for the M8. As the review states, the fluidity of the M8 is what sells it. The aluminum design and boom sound are huge. Even using it for skype conferences is a much more refined experience as you can actually hear the person on the other side. The camera snaps incredibly fast. No, you're not going to take 5000x3000 resolution images. Lets be honest, if you want an awesome "camera phone", go buy the Lumia 1020. I love the built in gestures. The IR blaster in the power button is really good placement.
Xperia Z2 is another one of the best smartphones out there and I think its better than the sgs5 so you should make a video comparing the m8 and the z2 imo.
Z2 doesn't have an ir-blaster
Zarman1337 Who needs it???
Zhi Hao Looi Alot of people use ir-blaster...
I think the M8 and SG5 are offered on all carriers, I think the Z2 will only be on T-Mobile. I could be wrong (hope I am, I'd like it on att)
Kristopher Campbell Wrong. The Xperia Z2 is actually rumored to be coming to Verizon.
coming from a galaxy nexus, the battery life on my m8 is excellent. Over 2 days of usage with WiFi, data, medium / max brightness over 4 hours screen time! And I can play RUclips min brightness on WiFi for almost 9 hours!!!! That is the stuff of tablets!
I like the flat feel of my phones. My first smart phone was an iphone 3Gs. I hated the round back as it was too slippery in my hand. This white S5 looks really nice. The lag on just a couple of the apps wouldn't bother me. The speakers would be nice but not worth going for the M8. I'm a Note guy all the way but if I had to pick, S5 all day long. Great review, thanks.
Just to be fair, I do have to state that the lag they mentioned wasn't on "just a couple of apps", it's universal because it's caused by switching from one app to another. This problem is caused by Touchwiz and not the hardware, worse still the S5 has a locked bootloader so you're stuck with the laggy Android skin.
Danté Solablood True, but Sense (HTC's version of "touchwiz", to keep it simple) does the same thing, unless you get the Google play edition which gives you ALL 2GB of RAM.
Danté Solablood It's really not that laggy mostly noticeable in the gallery.
Danté Solablood I have 5 Samsung devices from the Note 1, 8, 10.1 (2014) and 10.1 Tab 3. It doesn't bother me that much. I think we are all getting overly spolied. If the device was slow within apps I would agree with you. You can root the S5 using Chainfire's CF-Root, clean it up, toss Nova launcher and been done with touchwiz. If there's something small you don't like with an Android phone, fix it. But again, a stock touchwiz with it's small lag in not that bad. I really think 90% of the people never even used touchwiz and are just regurgitating what they hear. It's not so bad for all you're getting.
***** I bet you have a S5, right? These reviews are judging the little lag over a nexus device that come with a nothing on it. It's fast and snappy. Once you start loading it up with widgets, apps and stuff, it slows down. I have the first Nexus 7. Fast as hell but plain out of the box.
RUclips right now is literally saturated with reviews comparing these two phones......after viewing many of them Pocketnow brings in the best review by far ...fantastic job Michael and the team....
Great video and it's makes me feel that I already used both phones on real but actually I don't have any of them but I hope I get the M8 :) thank you
I went with the s5, and I love it. It is not slow AT ALL. Haven't had any issues as of yet pretty smooth on my end. I tested out both phones in the store and I was drawn more towards the s5. I will admit the htc may have a better looking build and design, but I really liked the s5s display, I liked the punchy colors. It also feels great in hand. Plus I love to take pictures, obviously s5 was the way to go. Its all about preference people... your opinions aren't facts so stop arguing over which is better. Both phones are great pick which one suits you :)
It feels weird to see how we have lost HTC over the years and seen Samsung taking its place as the maker of incredibly well designed smart phones.
In 2023 I started using the M8 there are much stronger phone in the S5 in terms of durability less likely to shatter in terms of the display.
Exactly I wish HTC was still putting out the heavy duty flagships I still have the u11 which was their last great one and that was the best phone that came out that year but the damage was done done at that point where people wouldn't buy them it had the best camera at that point any smartphone had ever had and it still stands the test buy a used u11 and watch how good the camera is The front video camera is better than the front video camera on my s22 ultra and I'm not just saying that it's still better it's so good HTC you forget they came up with the Google camera that everybody talks about they're the ones that design the HDR boost That's the same thing as HDR enhanced on the Google phones HTC created that
I used the IPhone 5s for a while and I decided to switch to the HTC One M8. My wife owns the Samsung Galaxy S5. After coming from IOS and using both phones I found, the HTC M8 to have a better user experience. With that said out of all the different phones I have used, the HTC One M8 has been the best for me. Even over the IPhone 5s I had for several months.
He was does the greatest most professional reviews.
I have recently purchased the m8 and I have had it for about a week now, and I can say this phone is truly amazing. The personalization of this phone makes it feel like your best friend like you can't sit it down. It's fast, and everything it does is just amazing it feels great in the hand, especially when you first wake up that cold feeling is amazing like the cold side of the pillow. This is a great phone.
I like the S5 a bit more, it just looks brighter and friendly and i just don't like the new metal design of the m8
Nice!
Really agree with all you said, if you choose fast response and design, M8 beats S5.
S5 is for functionnality only.
the more people like HTC, the more money Samsung will spend on marketing their dodgy device (like always), the better the M8, the better the sales no. of S5 (funny enough), the harder the Salesmen will push S5, the more ads you will see on RUclips, TV and reviews.
This was amazing. I have watched your video about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. the HTC One Max, and I must say I was disappointed, you weren't correct on many features. but i'm not going to go into detail on that because I already left a paragraph of a comment on that video, but this video was a step up. You more thoroughly looked through the features and explained them, and it was much better better in detail as well. I completely agree with this video, and I hope to see more to come.
If the Samsung Galaxy S5 was 90% aluminum, a lot of these reviewers/fanboys would be changing their tune. Market value speaks volumes. At the end of the day it's what YOU want out of the device. Samsung knows it's demographic. Once HTC knows theirs, they'd gain back the market.
Its about marketing.
HTC advantages are the ones regular people use more often (Low light pics, how it looks, how it sounds, how it calls, blinkfeed and the UI). Samsung's advantages are ones that somebody might use (fingerprint, dropped in water,changing batteries, wallpaper photos, zoomed in photos, and straight in light sources). HTC can get a heart rate app.
If iPhones suddenly vanished into thin air, I would get the htc One.
I hope they do
Matúš Kapusta
Why? Competition always has a positive effect for everyone. The manufacturers have to do better to get the consumers to buy their products. While the consumers get better devices.
P8 Studios iPhones are not a competition, they're gimmicks for fanboys
Michal Is
In what ways are iPhones gimmicks? They are smartphones, just like the S5 or htc one. I buy them because they do everything I need them to do and they are all around good phones. It's just a matter of opinion.
P8 Studios they are NOT smartphones like the S5 and One M8 lol its like comparing an VW to a Ferarri.
Attention Michael Fisher, I have discovered something very important about this camera that people need to know and especially you reviewers. There is a supposed protective film that comes on the main camera lens. It's really prone to scratching however it can be removed but most importantly once removed it increases the resolution dramatically. We've been discussing this in the HTC M8 group on Google social. Everyone that's removed it says the same thing. It makes it look just as good as the s5 mega pixel shooter. It normally cast a slight haze that's very notice when it's removed. My lens looked really scratched after using alcohol some use toothpaste or nail polish remover and with a little elbow grease you can see it come off. As I say the effects are irrefutable and this needs a video. Thanks Chris Enlightened.
HTC One M8 wins.
Hello. I've had Apple, Sony Xperia, Samsung and HTC. HTC is just clean and perfect. May never go back to my old smartphone experiences.
I'll be buying the m8. The camera doesnt bother me. If you buy a phone for its camera then you have a problem.
Its a PHONE. Which is for communication and texting. If you want a good camera then buy a real camera. Not a phone. Thats not what phones are meant for. Understand?
THUNDERBOLT013 amen lol
THUNDERBOLT013 and with that said, Amazon here I come.
Big difference actually. Not hard to put the speakers on the front
Got the M8 and am currently loving it. My main complaint is that the boom sound can occasionally cut out. But otherwise both phones are exemplary!
Boom headshot to Samsung S5, M8 beats everything as expected.
Even the M8's non-removable battery is better?
I’m watching this in 2018... again... you were always the best in Pocketnow, simply THE.BEST.
If you don't mind plastic, S5 is better phone i many ways.
If you don't mind metal, the M8 is the better phone in many ways. That was the point of the article. Yes the S5 has the higher resolution camera, but if you're going to be taking pics at night you'll be better off with the better lowlight capabilities of the M8 etc.
Danté Solablood So better pictures in night scene would made you buy m8 over s5, check your doctor. I will use my phone 95% during the day, because i sleep over the night.
That was only one example hence the "etc.". Check your English teacher as you still have a way to go
Mihajlo D Lol, fair enough! It's a credit to you that I wasn't aware it was your second language. But still, there are many other examples of where the M8 is better than the S5 other than the plastic.
agreed
The most fair and unbiased phone comparison/review I've seen in years. Excellent work.
i hate my iphone so much i am bored of apple it's time for something new
y?
wasan netsuwan iOS is an excellent OS, but once you've been with the same one for a long time, you feel like it's time to cheat on it with another OS. A sluttier one.
terence fagan expand the storage. you can get it all the way to 160gb with 32gb s5+ 128gb SD card ☺
oppo find 7 / 7a
I'm really bored with the Iphone I want something new but good so I'm torn between HTC and Samsung.
Best Review I've seen on RUclips so far, thanks for your help. I think I'm getting the M8 at this point.
s5 for me. Although HTC has always been the best for sound quality if that matters to you.
I never did like reading text on a super AMOLED screen, either on the GS3 and the Lumia 928. Black text on a white background appeared blurry and pixelated, even though pictures looked great. Even my HTC Rezound with a 4.3" 720p screen looked super-crisp in comparison. I'd go with the M8 over the GS5 for that reason alone.
***** Android Authority has a very detailed article comparing the S4 and the One M7 screens. You should read it.
I think the htc is better than the galaxy s5
I've had the s5 for two weeks now and it's great.. I have disabled the magazine because I rarely use..but for day to day use it sometimes too fast and the battery life is great..sometimes 3 days with moderate use..but there's always ultra power saving mode...
2 major issues with samsung, build quality and laggy/buggy touchwiz ....they cram too many features on Android to frustrating effect. I don't like Sense either so Google Play editions?
Neither of which are issues with the latest Samsung's, only with ignorant, uninformed people copying and pasting bullshit they heard once upon a time. Come up with some credible gripes, please.
Khemistry The new Samsung phone has a texture that resembles a band-aid, which is hardly what I'd consider stellar design. Had they gone with the faux-leather look, it would have looked like more premium/professional of a device. Granted, the IP67 rating is a huge plus in their favor and being able to confidently take underwater photos on occasion should be seen as a plus. The addition of so many software features -- while they do add many good (as well as several unnecessary) capabilities to the device -- is shown to slow the phone down in responsiveness when compared to stock Android or HTC's less feature-heavy Sense interface.
Both of Däne Fjordlùnd's points are valid here, especially if looking at the aesthetics of the Samsung Galaxy S5, rather than the water resistance. The Touchwiz point is also valid, regardless of the device. HTC Sense will likely be a little slower than Stock Android but to negligible effect, as opposed to Samsung's Touchwiz. The reality of the situation is that is the price you pay for more software features -- wanted or not.
In the end, Däne Fjordlùnd, both the Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 have or will have a Google Play Edition. At that point, your choice will be between the hardware: either Samsung's water-resistant device with a phenomenal camera or HTC's beautiful metal device with a decent camera and tremendous front-facing speakers. Another point to consider is that HTC is making a lot of their Sense software features available via the Google Play Store, so you can download certain Sense features that you may want, such as the TV Remote software and their photo editor. This is still to be determined for Samsung's GPE.
Khemistry Let me give you a list of the "features" that I have never touched since owning an SIII for 2 years. Samsung Apps, Video, Photos, Music Hub, Rhapsody, Paper Artist, Music, S Voice, S Suggest, Kies Air, Drop Box, S Memo, Voice Recorder, VPN Client, Media Hub, and More Services. Not to mention the apps that your service provider tacks on like a hotspot that is probably used once or twice in a year. I agree with Däne Fjordlùnd in that Samsung just tacks on too many things onto the device that its just frustrating.
***** Try again.
How is a point based of false info and mixing it in with personal preference something that is valid?????
What someone likes in a material...More so when it comes to these phones..."looks". Has nothing to do with "build quality".
With the way you try using long descriptive messages showing you know better one would think you that and what I am about to explain.
While the S5 is not the best looking phone around only online haters complain so much about it. And while it's not the most aesthetically pleasing it is about the most durable, practical, and ergonomic. That perforated soft touch material feels great to the touch. And in person to most looks more than good enough. Just more simple. As well combined with it's thinner size is more comfortable to hold for most. Especially prolonged.
And the Poly Carbonate overall more durable. Which adding that in makes it much more practical as well. Just not as visually appealing to everyone. Mostly complained about by people online.
Samsung puts more focus into what things do for you and some into how they look.
And to say Touchwiz is bogged down and Sense is smooth is to say that Android is bogged down and IOS is smooth. Touchwiz is still fast and zippy. And it offers many options that cater to the widest array of people that others do not offer. And most are optional. And most people in reality use at least one to a few. Plus most are OPTIONAL. You can disable a good few and gain back those lost tiny seconds.
Plus way more goes into the price than just the software and both cost about the same or similar.
While overall the S5 has a good bit more cost into it. Like the display and camera. USB 3.0. Bigger battery. Testing to get it that IP67. Slightly better chip. Sensors. So forth.
And again the display and camera alone make up much more cost in the S5 compared to most other devices out there.
Absolutely wasted gimmicky software which slows the phone down, lags. Samsung hasn't learnt from their mistakes. I'll take a punt here next year Samsung won't use Plastic and reduce gimmicky software. M8 is so smooth and works flawlessly.
Just got my new HTC One m8 after retiring my 4 year old HTC Desire HD.
I've got to say I'm really loving it. The speedy sense 6 interface makes life easy. I occasionally use my gf's S5, but I much prefer the HTC.
M8 ftw!
I'm truly torn between the S5 or the M8. I've had the Galaxy S3 over the last 2 years and I don't know which to upgrade to. Looks and design don't matter too much to me as does battery life and fluent speed. So far I'm leaning toward the S5.
The review was fantastic
The galaxy S5 is the worst phone ever I have used in my life it sucks
I hate Samsung
totally agree with you..
Ya because it's true
Buying a Samsung flagship phone was my biggest mistake in life
True.True.
why does it suck? I know the trend now a days is hate on Samsung because of their status and success...but why does the s5 suck....sure the design or material is nothing like the m8 or the z2 (which is the best phone of the bunch) but apart from that its a solid feel phone, its camera is phenomenal, water resistance is a nice ad - on, it has the best multitasking features of any device thanks to multi window, it has the best display plus removable battery......all in all its a top tier device and i find no regret in buying this phone along with my xperia z2 which im still waiting for.
Ranjit G Then take it back! WTF? Or are you just taking out of your ass?
I recently bought the HTC One M8 and I came from an s3. It was a tough choice to switch to an HTC smartphone coming from a Samsung but I'm glad I did. I love this phone so much. I almost got the s5 because I thought switching to sense from touchwiz and also not having a home button would be hard. After spending a few days with this phone I'm happy I chose the HTC one. There are a few features I miss from the s3 but this phone is definitely worth the switch from any smartphone. I have heard many reviewers say that they don't like touchwiz but they love sense and now I understand why. I actually liked touchwiz but sense is so much more smooth and responsive. I'm not sure if I'll be going to a Samsung smartphone anytime soon.
The M8 takes about 4 days to charge
The S5 takes a week to open an app
really?
Not at all. The s5 is awesome. So is the m8, it just takes too long to charge!
david michael weird, my m8 charges really fast.
I had the Same problem , called HTC and they sent me a new phone , works great now , u should let them know
Hi Michael Fisher, I thoroughly enjoyed your critique. I ended up with the Samsung just a few weeks ago. Really like it so far. Looking forward to viewing more of your episodes.
I'm going to get a phone based on what I prefer...What this guy says is irrelevant...I don't see why people argue over something like this...When people are going to buy what they want anyway.
That is the correct attitude mate, no disrespect to reviewer, he does a decent job at glancing over the phone/s in the short time he has them giving a short overview, but you really need to study the specs and what you want out of the phone, these are actually complex devices with many many functions.
People that rush in are too often disappointed.
Then why are watching reviews on YT jackass?
Sore loser who spends huge amounts of his time posting comments on RUclips. Because I want to bitch! Why respond to my comment that doesn't concern you dumb ass?
Sore loser who spends huge amounts of his time posting comments on RUclips. Because I didn't come here for his advice...I came here to observe the phone...The phone people can be paying him to give their phone the upper hand...Or he probably is just going with what he likes the best...it's a million people doing phone reviews...Their opinion doesn't speak for me!
Racine773 lol, I agree It depends on what other people want on a smart phone, and what they like about it.
personally, i just bought the samsung s5, what i have done to it is, bought a slim leather cover with a half screen window to check texts and accept calls. so the back of either of the phones does not apply to me, the door to keep the usb port, water and pocket lint resistant is awesome. the speakers on the htc, aswell, i love music but i am using head or earphones, when listen to music in open airspace i am going to use my music angle, ( small potable speaker ), so it really came down to the camera, being able to remove the battery, and the speed of the software by 0.1 does not matter to me aswell, but i am very open to querks. thats my opinion on it.
HTC For The Win ! :D ♥
One of the best reviews I have seen for any phone comparison. Well done and thank you! M8 for me though, it is very clear.
HTC One for sure. Never Samsung, ever again...
I'm really curious what smartphones have you rocked these past decade
I bought the S5. While the M8 is gorgeous, the plastic can take more of a beating, and doesn't scratch as easily. I value vibrant colors, and they can always be toned down. I also like that the S5 can go brighter or dimmer. Is there a difference between micro and nano sims besides the size? In terms of the camera, I prefer higher resolution and better daytime performance vs. lowlight performance, and the S5 is no slouch in low light, you probably wouldn't notice the difference unless they were side by side. I like the IP67 as a little insurance, I like the removable battery which lasts a full waking day I might add, I actually use the finger print sensor, etc etc. I'm very happy with my S5.
Like if you prefer the HTC M8!
Bought S2 over 4 years ago, still running good, battery last a day. Only now looking to change to something new, and don't know what to go with. Really like the look of HTC One series.
Would you listen to porn with HTC One or look at porn with vivid colors on the Galaxy s5?
Lol
priceless
Steven Jenkins you sir are spot on hahah
Steven Jenkins I got to give it to you! BEST ANSWER EVER!
Andrew Kim, asking the important questions.
I have the one m8 and its ridiculously fast , photos are Crystal as well as video, sound quality is hands down the greatest I have come across resolution is crazy clear....I Mean I can go on and on about how superb it is and how I can't find any flaws ...
The S5s fingerprint scanner literally sucks. Iphone FTW!
I love how apple fanboys feel like they have to butt in the conversation and talk about why the iPhone is better even if the video has nothing to do with an iPhone. *Claps sarcastically*
Sonicfox44 I'm actually using the M8 so yeah. My brother got the SG5 and a pal of mine got the 5S. Iphone wins hands down on the fingerprint scanner.
ThaRamoHD Sorry, but no. Despite what a lot of people have been claiming, most of which have never even used the damn scanner on the S5 and just going by what the general "techie" consensus is, the S5's fingerpring scanner works incredibly well.
Hell I even attempted to use it by swiping only my thumb one-handed to unlock the phone or make purchases with no problem. So no. Enough of the fanboy bs. It makes you look even more uneducated.
Chris Matthews The Iphones scanner is still superior.
ThaRamoHD And easily hackable!
inside i want s5. outside i want m8
ill take either over an iphone STILL!!
Xouki Long love my m8, it's a winner!
Xouki Long love my m8, it's a winner!
This is by far and away the best review I've ever seen, I'm going to keep watching these reviews on this channel now over phonedog and all the others! Great job man, you clearly did your homework and reviewed the things that mattered. Any suggestions on the battery life yet? I work for Verizon and we have noticed the M8 excels at that but I'd love your opinion on it.
HTC ONE M8