I was really looking forward to getting a hands on
experience with the Samsung Galaxy S5 as I haven’t used a Galaxy model since
three personal phones back with my Samsung Galaxy Young.
First thing I noticed was the vibrant Super AMOLED screen
which looks absolutely stunning on the 5.1” 1080p screen which makes the lock
screen alone just fantastic to look at. If you’re looking for a phone that not
only runs well, but looks good too, then this is the phone for you. For those
who don’t want a phone to be a fashion statement, the Quad-core 2.5GHz
processor allows for fast browsing through both the internet, as well as the
user interface. Also, not to mention the 16MP camera that is positioned on the
back of the S5 which produces stunning pictures as expected from a camera of
that quality.
As an avid user of games, the S5 is perfect for gaming and
the screen makes even low performance demanding games like ‘94%’ look great and
it can definitely do high performance demanding apps like ‘FIFA 15 Ultimate
Team’ justice with occasional to no lag during gameplay experience. As for the
social media enthusiasts, all of your regular Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.
work as you’d expect on any android device.
No lie, the S5 is one of the most enjoyable phones I’ve had
the pleasure of using because it is well balanced in every way. The Android
(5.0) is easy to use and but ‘Touchwiz’ seems a little pointless. So you get a
few pre-downloaded apps and the interface is okay but it’s not really the best
thing we’ve seen from an android device. Other than this, the phone is easy to
use by (In my opinion) everyone who knows the basics of a touchscreen.
Something else worth mentioning is that in my past I’ve had
phones that, while on vibrate, can barely be felt when a new message, e-mail,
etc. is received. This is NOT a problem with the S5 as it provides an adequate
earthquake for you when a notification is received. Rest assured you will not
miss a notification if this phone is on vibrate in your pocket.
But the big point is the price. Is this phone worth £400
(Argos) or not? Quite honestly, I’d say yes but you shouldn’t buy one right
now. I suggest you wait until the release of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and see the
prices and specs of that before deciding whether or not you should splash cash
on the new model, or stick with its predecessor.
Have any thoughts on the phone? Whether you own one or are
just thinking about it, be sure to weigh in on the topic by commenting below,
or sending us an e-mail via the site! Thanks for your time and I hope this has
helped you medium impact users on how the S5 can work for you.
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