Summary: Samsung has done a good job with the Galaxy S5. Software bloat has been pared down and a few useful new features added, while the technical specifications are superb and battery life is good.

Good battery life; Software bloat has been reduced; Nice usability features

Plastic chassis; Fingerprint scanner is tricky to use; Average-quality sound from speaker

Of course the handset is not going to be cheap, so if you are getting one, check out the mobile deals first (Vodafone have got a trade-in deal so you get Unlimited calls, texts/minutes with 2GB 4G data for £42 a month, though if you switch to 3G it's £5 cheaper).

Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone is a significant new device that has raised the bar with an updated design and a range of key new features. Samsung has taken a measured approach with the S5 and delivered a refined product that has made improvements in the right places.

For the past 4 years, there is an event that most phone geeks look forward to; the announcement of the latest Samsung Galaxy S flagship. Ever since the launch of the original Galaxy S smartphone which was a big success for a flagship device at the time, we have all waited to see what Samsung brings...

Sharp and vibrant screen with good sunlight legibility; Great audio quality; Good build quality; Waterproof and dustproof; Great camera quality; Fingerprint Scanner; Good performance; Expandable memory (Upto 128GB; Removable Battery

No dedicated camera key; Loudspeaker is a bit low on volume; The back cover pattern may not impress everyone; Above average battery life

Samsung has had a great start to 2014. First the Galaxy Note 3 Neo and now their flagship – the Galaxy S5. Samsung's new poster boy has already received tremendous response in the short time that it launched. It already outsold Apple's iPhone 5s in the US on the launch weekend.

There are some phones that make you stand up and take notice, well, even before you lay your hands on them – the Samsung Galaxy S5 is definitely a part of that league. This fifth generation slugger has a lot on offer – an improved camera, a new processor under the hood, totally revamped software,...

Samsung Galaxy S5 is the latest flagship Android smartphone from Samsung Mobiles. It is the successor of highly popular Galaxy S4 and the company has added many new features in the device. So is it a worthy successor And is this the best Android smartphone available in the market

Powerful device; Sharp display; Decent build quality; Good Camera; Waterproof; Fingerprint scanner & Heart Rate Monitor; Battery Life

No dedicated camera key

In the days leading up the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5, the hype machine drove up expectations for the device tremendously. Citing various sources, reports predicted that the Galaxy S5 would boast a significant change in design, including an aluminium body; a revamped user interface; and...

2 free screen or liquid damage repairs; If a device has sustained liquid damage and its display is cracked, it counts as two repairs, Samsung said it will collect your broken device and deliver it when its repaired, It also promises to provide a loan unit while your device is being repaired

One of the most anticipated smartphone of 2014 has landed. Announced at MWC 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available in retail and scores of people have already upgraded. If you are reading this, it means that you are still sitting on the fence and doing some homework to see if this is the ideal...