Like many of this year's newest smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S5 isn't a radically new device. It looks a lot like last year's Galaxy S4 , and in many respects it handles very similarly. The difference is in the details.

Spectacular screen; Super-fast Wi-Fi and LTE performance; Excellent camera; Waterproof.

All-plastic design; Bloatware; No Download Booster

The launch of the Next Generation - what has changed in the realm of smartphones in one year? Nothing fundamental, that's for sure. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy S5, which is a very decent evolution , but not a revolution.

Outstanding screen; Long-lasting battery; Very good and well explained software; Camera quality very good; Recording and playback quality of UHD videos; Resistant to water and dust; Supports many current transmission standards; USB 3.0 port; High quality GPS; High voice quality; Sturdy case; Battery...

Case is torsionally not completely rigid.., ..; and complains with slight creaking when forces are applied, Pop-up warnings to close the covers properly get annoyoing, Compared to the predecessor, only some details have been improved, Not as easy to maintain, Finger print sensor not always easy to...

In a world where nearly everyone owns a smartphone, it's getting harder for companies to stand out. Samsung's Galaxy S5 isn't a game-changer, but it is one of the best smartphones money can buy.

Beautiful display; Water-resistant chassis; Improved camera is easier to use; All-day battery life

Inconsistent fingerprint reader; Plastic body; Annoying USB port flap

I've been struggling to find something original to say about the Samsung Galaxy S5. The phone's already been panned by many reviewers, and I didn't particularly like it either. After using it for about two weeks, I still have no idea what the hell I'm doing most of the time.

UNDERWATER INSTAGRAM BABY! Fingerprint sensor lets you unlock the phone flawlessly almost every time; Excellent camera took gorgeous shots, with a fast shutter and great focus; Removable back means you can pack an extra battery–but you probably won't need it thanks to great battery performance

Baffling interface and default set of applications; Flimsy dimpled plastic back feels like a cheap practice golf ball; Why do you keep giving me two apps when one will do

Whatever the paint job, whether a Galaxy S5 Active belongs in your pocket depends on how much meat you really need on your smartphone's bones. Remember, the stock S5 is already immersion-resistant, and while a MIL-STD-810G rating should mean the Active is much more durable, in our experience that...

The Galaxy S5 Active is exclusive to AT&T in the United States, where it, for $199 on a two-year contract; Customers interested in an installment plan can pay either $33 or $27.50 per month on AT&T's NEXT 12 and NEXT 18 plans, respectively, while those in search of a smartphone sans contract will...

The Galaxy S5 Active is exclusive to AT&T in the United States, where it, for $199 on a two-year contract; Customers interested in an installment plan can pay either $33 or $27.50 per month on AT&T's NEXT 12 and NEXT 18 plans, respectively, while those in search of a smartphone sans contract will...

The Android smartphone wars are heating up here in Q2 with Samsung, HTC and releasing flagship devices targeted at luring in enthusiasts and mainstream consumers who might be looking to upgrade to the latest technologies and screen sizes.

The Galaxy S5 does incorporate new features like water and dust resistance, a heart rate monitor and a fingerprint scanner, but the area where it loses is its design. Samsung has not done enough to make the Galaxy S5 a desirable premium smartphone.There is no compromise on performance though but we...

Excellent display and touch feedback; Offers good overall performance; Fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor work well; Good camera with 4K video recording support; Water and dust resistant

Design seems very outdated; Low graphics performance on benchmarks; Materials used are of low quality; TouchWiz UI needs a bit more polishing

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is everything we expected it to be and more. In terms of functionality and feature set, the handset is almost every bit as capable as the SM-G900 with the added benefit of higher durability and improved grip.

MIL-STD-810G certification for salt; dust; humidity; rain; vibration; solar radiation; transport and thermal shock resistance; IP67 certification for dust and water resistance; 5.1" 16M-color 1080p Super AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 3; Android OS v4.4.2 KitKat with TouchWiz UI; Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait...

No OIS in the camera; No fingerprint sensor (Galaxy S5 has it; No microUSB 3.0 (Galaxy S5 has it; Rear-mounted mono speaker; Poor video codec support out of box; Design is a bit too cluttered; Only available in the United States for AT&T at the moment

It's back to basics, Samsung says about the Galaxy S5. Time to focus on what matters - displays, batteries, and cameras - and to start to let the rest go. That's the approach Samsung needed to take, but all it was was lip service.

Great display; Excellent performance; Camera can take amazing pictures; Waterproof

Overwhelming features and options; Cheap; boring design; Camera struggles in low light

Chances are, you'll be happy with the Galaxy S5 if you choose to buy it. It's a solid upgrade to the Galaxy S4, with reasonable improvements to the design, software and camera. I can't say this is your most visually appealing option, especially compared to the all-metal HTC One M8, but the dimpled...

Fantastic display; Daylight images are on par with other flagship phones; Waterproof casing and improved design; Good battery life

Fingerprint scanner can be frustrating; Selective focus doesn't always work as promised; Heart rate monitor isn't completely accurate; TouchWiz UI looks better; but is still confusing