Best phone I've had!

doverjosh8 · Apr 24, 2014

I recently purchased the Galaxy S5 and I have to say, it's one of the best phones I have had. I am yet to have any problems with it and it's just perfect for my everyday use!

Has anyone else got it? What are your thoughts?

JGillis2391 · Apr 25, 2014

Same here dude! There's so much hate going on about it online but honestly it makes no sense when this is definitely better than other galaxy phones all around and it's just a beautiful device. Just because its made with plastic shouldn't make it "bad". Glad I'm not alone!

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doverjosh8 · Apr 25, 2014

JGillis2391 said:
Same here dude! There's so much hate going on about it online but honestly it makes no sense when this is definitely better than other galaxy phones all around and it's just a beautiful device. Just because its made with plastic shouldn't make it "bad". Glad I'm not alone!

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Tell me about it. It doesn't deserve this much hate just because of the material it's made of. Why don't people base it off the actual phone and not the material.

JoeFCaputo113 · Apr 25, 2014

doverjosh8 said:
Tell me about it. It doesn't deserve this much hate just because of the material it's made of. Why don't people base it off the actual phone and not the material.

Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!

smooth703 · Apr 25, 2014

my fav was the note 2... but this phone is great the m8 was long for no reason didnt feel good in the hand and was heavy

soon as i got the 5 out the box it felt way better before even turning it on

JGillis2391 · Apr 25, 2014

Joe0113 said:
Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!

Agree entirely!

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booey24 · Apr 25, 2014

I agree with you guys. I think it feels great in the hand. It had me at screen on.

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eyecon82 · Apr 26, 2014

yep, its great

the hate is all about because samsung is getting complacent and not changing up the phone exterior.....i mean..it essentially looks like a S4

what i don't like about it is that i think samsung is mass producing too quickly and a lot of phones have random issues here and there like scratched bezels, crooked stuff, mushy home buttons, etc...the QA went downhill

bhess · Apr 26, 2014

I'm happy with it!

I've never had a problem with touchwiz. This one is more user friendly and maybe more designed for the casual user but I do find things easier now.

The battery life is better than my S3 but all phones seem to start out with battery life being good for the first year then it goes down.

I haven't taken many pictures but I'm not real happy with the camera.

eyecon82 · Apr 26, 2014

bhess said:
I haven't taken many pictures but I'm not real happy with the camera.

what dont you like specifically?

JoeFCaputo113 · Apr 26, 2014

eyecon82 said:
what dont you like specifically?

Low light/indoor pics are

eyecon82 · Apr 26, 2014

Joe0113 said:
Low light/indoor pics are

really? compared to my old s2, s3, and s4, the low light photos are PHENOMENAL!!

are you turning on the picture stabilization in low light or HDR? that is the key to good low light photos

reverepats · Apr 26, 2014

eyecon82 said:
yep, its great

the hate is all about because samsung is getting complacent and not changing up the phone exterior.....i mean..it essentially looks like a S4

what i don't like about it is that i think samsung is mass producing too quickly and a lot of phones have random issues here and there like scratched bezels, crooked stuff, mushy home buttons, etc...the QA went downhill

I actually liked the handling of the S4 (might be one of the few who actually did lol!)

I actually have to, but I agree about the bezel. Even tho I really like the look of the S4's bezel, the one of the S5 is pretty horrible lol. I really dont like it at all. But, that alone wouldn't persuade me from getting it.

I'll also admit that the white one feels extremely slippery on the back. Besides using an OtterBox for work every day, I'm not a huge case guy. Soon as i T home each day, I take the Defender off and slip on the Spigen bumper case that I got. Phone almost slipped outta my hands quite a few times already.

Orhan than that, I got no regrets. Very well rounded device. Surely won me over once again compared to HtC

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eyecon82 · Apr 26, 2014

reverepats said:
I actually liked the handling of the S4 (might be one of the few who actually did lol!)

I actually have to, but I agree about the bezel. Even tho I really like the look of the S4's bezel, the one of the S5 is pretty horrible lol. I really dont like it at all. But, that alone wouldn't persuade me from getting it.

I'll also admit that the white one feels extremely slippery on the back. Besides using an OtterBox for work every day, I'm not a huge case guy. Soon as i T home each day, I take the Defender off and slip on the Spigen bumper case that I got. Phone almost slipped outta my hands quite a few times already.

Orhan than that, I got no regrets. Very well rounded device. Surely won me over once again compared to HtC

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Ya, the white one comes with a more plasticy back versus black is more rubberized

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JGillis2391 · Apr 27, 2014

I don't get how this phone has too big of a bezel. I feel like if it were any smaller id be hitting the screen too much. I'm used to a bezel coming from EVO devices so I may be a bit ignorant about it.

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bhess · Apr 27, 2014

eyecon82 said:
what dont you like specifically?

Probably the speed of focusing and taking the picture. Trying to get my kids at doing something funny before they have left the room by the time the picture decides to take.

I have stabilization turned off.

Outside it bright conditions it takes right away.

pastert33 · Apr 27, 2014

bhess said:
Probably the speed of focusing and taking the picture. Trying to get my kids at doing something funny before they have left the room by the time the picture decides to take. I have stabilization turned off.

Outside it bright conditions it takes right away.

The camera is pretty good for a PHONE. Your expectations might be a little high. I mean its hard to get a pic of my kids playing even with my high end cam so to expect this cam to do it is silly

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doverjosh8 · Apr 28, 2014

Joe0113 said:
Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!

Yes, I agree. I just generally think people are way too picky nowadays and want perfection when it comes to phones. I'm like you, I prefer plastic.

iceddown · May 13, 2014

doverjosh8 said:
I recently purchased the Galaxy S5 and I have to say, it's one of the best phones I have had. I am yet to have any problems with it and it's just perfect for my everyday use!

Has anyone else got it? What are your thoughts?

The fact that it doesn't do simultaneous voice and data definitely makes it NOT the best phone!

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mjs2011 · May 13, 2014

iceddown said:
The fact that it doesn't do simultaneous voice and data definitely makes it NOT the best phone!

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Does any phone do this currently?

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