[Review] Samsung Galaxy S5 - Far From Basic

[HWZ Editorial]

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 at MWC in February, CEO JK Shin, said Samsung was "going back to basics." But with an IP67 dust and water resistant build, fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor and phase detection autofocus, the S5 is anything but basic. Are these just more gimmicky features, or is this the next Galaxy evolution? We find out.



RATINGS

• Design : 7
• Features : 8.5
• User-Friendliness : 8
• Performance : 8.5
• Value : 7

THE GOOD

• IP67 dust and water resistant build
• Fingerprint scanner
• Fast Phase Detection autofocus
• Heart rate sensor and pre-loaded fitness apps
• Great battery life

THE BAD

• Same old plastic design
• New features could have been better implemented
• Bigger and heavier than Galaxy S4
• Weak audio

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[kyiori]

value is zero lah..... none of Samsung phone has resale value

 

[Yo2020]

i think the most turn-off is that it's still a plastic phone. the look n feel cant match the selling price. i doubt S4 owners will upgrade to this "S4S".