Samsung Galaxy S5, Black 16GB (Sprint)

Samsung Galaxy S5, Black 16GB (Sprint) From Samsung List Price: $699.99 Price: $99.99 & eligible for FREE Shipping on orders over $35. Details To purchase this product requires additional information that must be entered at Amazon. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Average customer review:  (23 customer reviews)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #319 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: Galaxy S5
• Released on: 2014-04-11
• Dimensions: 5.60" h x .32" w x 2.85" l, .32 pounds

Features

• Display: 5.1-inches
• Camera: 16-MP
• Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
• OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

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Editorial Reviews

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Stunning. Innovative. Simply inspired. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is technology that truly impacts your life. Make split-second moments yours. Watch HD movies and games roar to life. Or track your life right down to your heartbeat. Powered with innovation, the Galaxy S5 is like no other mobile device before it.

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Samsung Smart Switch: The Easiest Way to Transfer Content to a New Device

Switching to the new Galaxy S5 has never been simpler—or smarter. With Samsung Smart Switch, you have the freedom to move from other smartphone platforms without fear of losing your personal content—music, contacts, photos and more. So now you have nothing to lose.

Professional Quality 16MP Camera with Faster Focus

Capture moments as they happen with the only camera you’ll ever need. With a lightning-fast autofocus, you can frame, take and edit split-second shots like a pro.

S HEALTH Integrated Mobile Health partner

We’ve given your heart some love with the first-ever built-in heart monitor that responds to your touch. Meet your perfect workout partner as you track your steps, challenge friends, earn badges and get on-demand nutrition advice.

Stylish Design that Stands up to Every Day

Form and style have never been more functional. Dustproof and water-resistant, the Galaxy S5 is made for action. Whether you’re running in the rain or digging in the garden, the Galaxy S5 will look good and work even better.

Secure Fingerprint Scanner for Faster Access

Unlock your phone with the touch of a finger. Quickly access your work, websites and more—all without entering a password. Opening your phone has never been easier.

The World's Quickest Connections

Enable faster downloading, stream and browse faster. The Galaxy S5 allows you to enjoy the world’s quickest Wi-Fi connectivity and the latest LTE connectivity available on any network. Working from a crowded coffee shop? Download Boost combines both Wi-Fi and LTE to give you even more acceleration.

Spec Highlights

• 3G/4G LTE connectivity
  
  Sprint 4G LTE network is available in limited markets
  
• Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  
• 2.5 GHz quad-core processor
  
• 5.1-inch full 1080p Super Amoled HD display
  
• 16-MP Rear Camera
  
• Front 2-MP camera
  
• 16 GB ROM + 2 GB of RAM
  
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 + NFC
  
• Up to 29 hours of talk time
  
• See full specs below

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Big, Bold 5.1" HD display

We’ve put everything we know about HDTV on brilliant display. Movies come to life as they were meant to be seen. Richer colors, darker shadows, faster response times—all on 62% more viewing area than the leading competitor.

Maximize Battery Power for When you Need it Most

About to run out of power but can’t miss an important call? Use Ultra Power Saving Mode to turn the Galaxy S5 screen to black and white and shut off nonessential apps, so you get the maximum battery life for your device. That way, when you’re down to 10% charge, you can still receive calls and texts for up to 24 hours.

What's in the Box

Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, USB cable, wall charger, quick start guide

Specifications

Design
Display	5.1-inch full 1080p Super Amoled HD display
Speakers	Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers; HDR Microphone
Sensors	Geomagnetic; accelerometer; barometer; gyro; RGB Light; Fingerprint Scanner, Heart Rate Sensor

Network and Connectivity
Cellular connectivity	4G LTE (1900 MHz) with availability in limited markets; 3G (800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies)
Networking	Wireless-N (802.11a/b/g/n);
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 with profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OBEX, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SPP; Wi-Fi Hotspot: 10
Near Field Communication	NFC technology enables communication between NFC-enabled smartphones
Business	Enterprise-Ready; On-Device Encryption; VPN-Ready
GPS	For navigation and location-based apps
Ports	Micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (optional cable required for HDMI connection); 3.5mm stereo audio jack

Multimedia
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WMA/ASF, 3GA/M4A, WAV, WMA, QCP; MP3/MP4/Music Tones; Music Player; Ringtones, Polyphonic; 72-note poly
Video formats	.AVI, WMV/ASF, FLV, MKV, MP4/3GP, WEBM; Video Player; Video Streaming

Processor & Memory
Processor	2.5 GHz Quad-Core
Internal storage	16 GB
Memory expansion	Supported
RAM	2 GB

Camera & Video
Rear camera	16-Mgeapixel with 4x Digital Zoom
Front camera	2-megapixel
Shot Modes	Auto, Beauty Face, Shot and more, Panorama, 3D Tour, Dual Camera

Size
Dimensions	2.85 x 5.59 x 0.31 inches (WxHxD)
Weight	5.11 ounces

Battery
Capacity	2800 mAh

Extras
Buddy Photo Share	Photos share with everyone instantly: as the phone recognizes your friends"'" faces, it can share photos with them instantly.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
69 of 73 people found the following review helpful.
Evolutionary NOT revolutionary!
By rpv
Oh, Another year, another set of phones from manufacturers! I have been hooked onto get the latest phone every year syndrome and love reviewing specifics. Disclaimer, I love Android and have been using from very early days. I will not call Samsung Galaxy S5 as revolutionary, but it is certainly evolutionary. If you have an older phone more than 2 years old, absolutely get this. I love Samsung Galaxy S5 from its competitors for few reasons - removable battery, microSD card support and the maturity of the product. I have been using a S5 for past couple of days and have ordered a unlocked one from my local store. There are so many variants already in the market. So do check local specs. For example, in china market dual SIM S5 is available.

Galaxy S5's back plate has a perforated dot pattern and a excellent matte finish. As a result, the phone looks far more sophisticated than its past designs despite its plastic build. Its surface feels nice to the touch without being too rough or too slippery. I really do _not_ care about the plastic, in fact the lightweight nature is what I care. Some people make a huge deal out of it. A high quality plastic is good for lightweight and I go with lightweight than a heavy phone in the pocket. A reputed tech site called recently Samsung as the “undisputed king of the Android smartphone space”. True indeed. With the plethora of devices in tablets/phones, they have iterated so much that they can produce truly stunning products.

If you care for weight, the Galaxy S4 is lighter than S5. (please see my stats below). In fact pixel density is slightly higher in S4 due to a 0.1in size difference. So get an S4, it is cheaper and still same phone that came out last year. If you care for heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner, and water proof, get the S5. Otherwise literally similar set and you can save a lot by getting S4 now. Last year when S4 came out it was a great phone. It still is, though S5 came out now. Obsoletion is in the mind of the us, not on the devices.

In my opinion, following are key specs to consider when you buying a phone. Most of others are standard or does not matter at all. First size,weight and resolution are part of look and feel. RAM/CPU part of performance. external Storage is part of expandability. Camera is obvious! SAR (Specific Absorption Rating) is an often ignored, but I feel essential to making a buying choice. Manufacturers don’t advertize or mention SAR prominently.

phone parameters: {size, weight, resolution, ppi, RAM, ext Storage, camera, CPU, USA SAR rating}

Samsung Galaxy S5: 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in, 145 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.1 in, 432 ppi, 2 GB RAM, microSD upto 128 GB!, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, MSM8974-AC Processor: Quad core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400, 0.63 W/kg (head), 0.82 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy S4 (Intl version): 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in, 130 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 in, 441 ppi, 2 GB RAM, microSD, up to 64 GB, 13 MP/2MP, Exynos 5 Octa 5410 CPU, Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, 0.85 W/kg (head), 1.55 W/kg (body)

HTC One M8: 5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in, 160 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5 in, 441 ppi, 2 GB RAM, microSD upto 128 GB!, 4 MP (rear), 5 MP(front for selfies), Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, Quad core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400, 0.94 W/kg (head), 0.83 W/kg (body)

LG G2: 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in, 143 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.2 in, 424 ppi, 2 GB RAM, no ext Storage, 13 MP/2.1 MP, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800, Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400, 0.50 W/kg (head), 0.69 W/kg (body)

Google Nexus 5: 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in, 130 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 4.95 in, 445 ppi, 2 GB RAM, no ext Storage, 8 MP/1.3 MP, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800, Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400, 0.92 W/kg (head), 1.23 W/kg (body)

Apple iPhone 5S: 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in, 112gm, 640 x 1136 pixels, 4.0 in, 326 ppi, 1 GB RAM, no ext storage, 8 MP/1.2 MP, Apple A7, Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based), 1.12 W/kg (head), 1.18 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9000: 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in, 168 gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.7 in, 386 ppi, 3 GB RAM, micro SD upto 64 GB, 13 MP/2MP, Exynos 5 Octa 5420, Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, SAR: 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.72 W/kg (body)

Nokia Lumia 1520: 6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 in, 209gm, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 6.0 in, 367 ppi, 2 GB RAM, microSD up to 64 GB, 20 MP/1.2MP, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 CPU Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400, SAR: 0.59 W/kg (head), 0.24 W/kg (body)

Motorola Moto G: 5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in, 143 gm, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.5 in, 326 ppi, 1 GB RAM, no ext storage, 5 MP/1.3 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, SAR: 1.17 W/kg (head), 1.06 W/kg (body)

Given the above key specs, my suggestion to my friends is to choose 2 or 3 KEY features you require (may be large screen size, maybe less weight, maybe more CPU power) and then start nailing down the phones. Definitely and definitely go to a phone or a big box store and feel the phone. Nothing replaces that. In the end end you are using it for days and years, so the tactile feel is very important.

SCREEN SIZE/RESOLUTION:
I have experimented with many phone sizes and I have come to a conclusion 5” is the best form factor for me. Your mileage may vary, but after using Note for a while, I don’t use it as a primary phone. The display in S5 is absolutely stunning with a Super AMOLED display and you have to see to feel it!

ANDROID UI:
S5 has Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box. User Interface hasa flatter and simpler design, as is now the trend across the industry. Once you get used to user interface you get used to it. Android is very flexible and when I show my phone to a iPhone users they are usually in awe. I recently to my friends shows the details of processes. battery usage like which process takes up more battery, Qi charging receivers for wireless charging on Galaxy phones and they were in awe.

WATER PROOF:
Obviously I have not tested this!, but a very nice to have feature and gives a peace of mind

CAMERA:
This can just replace a point and shoot camera. Wait, what is a point and shoot camera?! Very impressive. S5 has a 16MP camera with super-fast autofocus, HDR mode with real-time preview, and support for 4K video recording. Definitely state of the art. I took several indoor photos and they look great. It will be interesting to see how photos appear in a vanilla S5 which Google will release.

S-HEALTH:
I rely and use S-Health more than any other app in my Galaxy S5. It has driven my fitness regimen to a very good progress and the design of app is nothing short of buttery and beautiful. I am often too in good favor of Samsung loading the phones with S-Ware, but their design of S-Health is definitely breathtaking. Heart rate monitor is a great addition to the fitness tools. I used it for walking several steps and found it same as in S4.

PROCESSING POWER:
Don’t bother about it. For 99% of users, this is good enough. The phone has more processing power than the rocket that went to moon first time and much more. The games are very smooth, the UI is very smooth.

Qi WIRELESS CHARGING:
I wonder why Samsung does not release wireless charging built in. You have to get a external Qi wireless charger and open the back, align it and use with a Qi charger. It should be integrated, but you can do it after the fact.

NFC Tags:
Wow, this is the most underrated in all reviews. Get bunch ( I mean around 10) of NFC Tags and use in bedrooms, offices, cars, living room and customize what your phone wants to do in those areas. For example in my S4, when I enter the car most often I use a) Navigation b) Listen to Podcasts. So I program my NFC tags accordingly using apps like Trigger and tap my phone to the NFC Tag and boom, phone does both. I am programming my S5 also to do host of things.

128 GB Micro SD card!!
This is just incredible. If you see my reviews, I have been saying having external capacity is very key. With a 4K camcorder you can fill your space in a blink of the eye. Movies take up space. Who would have thought a 128 GB tiny card can fit in a phone. This is just incredible. I tested with a 128 GB and it works wonderfully! A 16 GB phone memory will have around 10 GB spare initially.

OTG - USB Hosts:
This is also often ignored feature in many reviews. On the GO USB cable + S5 means you can use with external hard disks, and virtually many of USB devices. If you have a thumb drive and have files, you can in fact read with a phone and don’t necessarily have to open a laptop. works out of the box.

BATTERY:
Do you really need to care for battery anymore. I don’t. Just use the phone. I have battery power banks with capacity as high as 30,000 mAh to 8000 mAh that I can charge virtually anywhere without a power supply. So this has become moot for me in past year. I would also suggest you get power banks and not really care of battery drainage. Use the phone and enjoy!

MISC FEATURES:
I tested fingerprint scanner, but I am not sure how reliable it will be over time with scratches/oily fingers etc. I have to test it further, but for now I will settle on traditional passwords till bugs are ironed out. Apple’s initial fingerprint software had bugs which was fixed subsequently. There are so many other features in S5. Some of them have become so standard that they are not review worthy! e.g., Infrared for wireless remotes, GPS etc. GPS was spot on and I tried multiple GPS apps. It was bright outdoors (had to crank the brightness all the way up).

To give a sample, I tried following apps and they just worked awesome.

Amazon Mobile, Androidify, Angry Birds (multiple themes), Asphalt 8, Box, Chrome, NAVIGON (from Garmin - offline maps), TOM TOM, , Google Navigation/Earth/Maps, Google Currents (nice way to read News), Google Drive, Ebay, Linkedin, Google Music, Tapatalk (awesome forum browsing app), Microsoft One Note (legacy docs, skydrive of 25 GB is good), Microsoft Office, (yes they hve for Android!), Subsonic Music Streamer, TweetCaster Pro for Android (excellent twitter client), Twit.Tv, Trigger, Google Voice

Ask questions, the review cannot do justice to Galaxy S5. I will be glad to answer any questions within 24 hours.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
The first time in years I've been absolutely stoked on a new phone; Samsung's best Galaxy
By NotSteveB
So, being a relatively practical smartphone guy who admittedly doesn't explore the world of apps or features nearly enough - the most important things first:

(Sprint PCS 16gb Black Model, Phoenix Area)

**upgrading from an HTC One**

1. The mobile data, which previously was erratic 4g coverage in my house/neighborhood or 3g only, has gone from averaging 1-2mbps to 7-12mpbs. There are about 4-5 spots in my house that I use when running SpeedTest on any device, and the S5 kills it. I've had the HTC One and the Galaxy Note II/S3 over the last 3-4 years and they all seemed to struggle with the data network in my actual home or surrounding area....2mbps on Sprint was the best I usually got.

2. The size and the casing of the phone finally feel "right' - imho, the S3 felt a bit too cheap and the Note II was a bit gigantic. The screen size, whatever it is, is exactly in what I consider the sweet spot (and looks incredible). It's not made of metal or the heavy material that I associate with iPhones, but it feels durable in all the right areas.

3. If I end up being wrong about this, I'll update the review, but it appears to not have nearly as much pre-loaded garbage apps or bloatware as some of the earlier Samsung models. Out of the box it's lightning quick, and after about 5 minutes it was customized to my liking with all layouts/widgets/apps/feeds in their proper place and all security features configured and ready to go.

4. Keyboard input is noticeably better than other phones I've used lately. The default layout has a Swype-like feature on it, but also is surprisingly accurate when typing on the standard qwerty layout as well. Swype's keyboard was on the phone when I first checked, so either Google synced it up immediately or it was standard on the phone (I suspect the latter, as my account wasn't linked to it....gotta re-enter all of my dirty words).

There seems to be a lot more to this phone and the OS is inviting enough that I may finally cave and start dinking around with apps and sHealth and all of the Web 2.3 (or are we at 2.4 yet?) toys my friends are obsessed with. But regardless, I can sum up how I feel about this phone with two sentences and the TL;DR:

TL;DR - if you're used to Galaxy phones and like Samsung's previous models, consider this to be their best without question. All of the small upgrades seem to work as expected and have a clear purpose, and the Sprint network itself has massively improved functionality on this model (vs. the HTC One or Galaxy Note II).
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
The Galaxy Series is finally Getting there (Sprint Edition)
By Amadeus B. Klein
Ok, First off, I had to get my phone through Sprint, since they only offer the "Easy Pay" plan online or in store... (I would go with an Amazon Easy pay in about 2 seconds of it existed.)

**Update 5/9 - I had my first experience of the IP67 Waterproofing Yesterday... I was working in my yard and had my phone in my shirt pocket, while up about 4 feet in a ladder my phone slipped out and dropped straight into a bucket of water! Honestly despite the certification I thought my phone was toast... But Nope, it didn't miss a beat, it was still working and playing Pandora without a problem. I was worried so I took off the case and back cover and found no water penetration into the phone, (The phone was submerged for about a minute) This was very satisfying to see and definitely increased my happiness with the phone....**

Also this review won't go into Tech specs or Vs the major competition, Specs have been covered and "Vs the competition" is pretty subjective.. I owned an S4 so I'll compare it to that.

Size: no major difference, it has decent hand feel, no it doesn't have a metal case and it isn't perfect but it works for me just as well or better than the S4.

OS: I haven't rooted it yet or replaced the OS. The stock touchwiz seems to do fine in normal operating mode (It does stutter a bit in heavy power saver mode)

Battery: It performs as well as my S4, and on most days a bit better... I used to get 8 hours even before I got the 15% battery warning, Now I go between 8 and 11 depending on use.

Screen: It is significantly easier to see in sunlight than the S4. It does seems like it gets brighter...

Samsung Features: Air Gesture and Smart Stay seem to work well. At least I should say better than the S4. I still have trouble with smart stay as I wear glasses, but it does seem better. The heart-rate monitor is a neat feature, and works well, but not something that influenced my decision. The Fingerprint scanner works better than the one on my work PC, but it is still more of a hassle (IMHO) than just punching a code or swiping a pastern. If I could just press my finger tot he screen and it would unlock then it might beat out the other lock methods for me.

So in general I think it's a decent upgrade from the S4, but nothing that can't wait a year until the "S6" in 2015. (Except the inclusion of Tri-Band LTE which the S4 doesn't have). That all said if you have a sprint S4 and your LTE signal is good, you are safe to stay, but if you are on an S3 I would recommend the upgrade.

It does do wireless charging either with an adapter or with the "Charging Cover" just like the S4, and I can't see any difference in the speed of charging between the S4 and S5...

One caveat I found: The Tri-Band LTE no longer allows SVLTE (Simultaneous Voice and LTE Data) This means like AT&T you can no longer use data while you are talking on the phone (While on the network, Wifi still allows it)... So no checking a website while talking is out)

Overall I give the S5 4 Stars:
5 Stars to start with.
-1 Star for no SVLTE
-.5 Star for Fingerprint Scanner Quirkiness
-.5 Star for Plastic Design again
+1 Star for Smoothing out Touchwiz Android Skin

So 4 Stars overall, It's getting close to what I want a phone to be, but falls just short.

It has replaced my S4 and I won't be switching back, but I Really hope the "S6" Addresses some more of the design quirks and brings battery life up significantly

Just my thoughts,

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