The Galaxy S5 never quite lived up to expectations, but it was still a top-end 2014 phone, and is a decent mid-ranger now. It’s the kind of phone where every software angle is covered.
Great display, Good camera, Excellent battery life, Water-resistant
Slow and uneven interface, Lots of pre-installed apps
Back in April 2014, we deemed the Samsung Galaxy S5 an incremental, nonessential upgrade of its predecessor, the Galaxy S4, a CNET Editor's Choice in its day. The Galaxy S5 remains available today, and, given its aging components and feature set, can be found at a relatively affordable price, especially compared to newer Galaxy models.
Samsung's 2014 Galaxy S5 may still be worth your consideration as a bargain phone.
Samsung's Galaxy S5 excels at everything that matters -- Android 4.4 KitKat OS; a bright, beautiful display; blistering quad-core processor; and an excellent camera experience. In addition, Samsung's efforts to streamline its own custom interface and reduce pre-installed bloatware pay off.
The Galaxy S5 is a only small upgrade over the Galaxy S4; The fingerprint scanner can be confusing to use, and the heart-rate monitor is a niche feature at best; In some regions, the Galaxy S5 costs significantly more than rival top-rated handsets.
Powerful, competent and a decent UI at launch, it's still a risk buying such an old phone even though the price is much lower.
Good screen, Strong battery life, Powerful for the money
Creaky design, Cumbersome software, Slow background de-focus
Powerful, with a fantastic camera and incredible battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was a superb smartphone flagship
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