best samsung galaxy

Absolutely love this phone. I switched from the iphone 4s and am very happy. I was nervous about switching since I have been a long time iphone user but I can say from what I have experienced so far I feel confident I made the right choice.

So far I have found a few little things that have made me really enjoy the switch. The obvious screen size and resolution on the Galaxy S5 are a huge upgrade from the iphone. The camera and video quality is also far superior on the Galaxy S5. The keyboard that appears when entering text is highly superior to the outdated iphone version. It may sound small but it is one of my favorite features. The keyboard has numbers across the top which saves me time from jumping from an alpha keyboard to a number keyboard, which is extremely helpful when entering passwords etc. Also you have the ability to access other characters such as commas, questions marks, dollar sign,@, and colon from the main keyboard by holding down the corresponding letter, which is another huge time saver. The auto correct and suggestions based on what you are typing is much better - it is easier to select suggestions, the suggestions are more relevant and also include previous entires such as email addresses, and it is easier to decline the suggestions or auto-corrections. A few other small things that I really enjoyed was the ease of manipulating photos for wallpaper/background. I have trouble cropping and using an image on my iphone but was easily able to accomplish it on the Galaxy. I also found the alarms much easier to set, customize, and create a recurring schedule for. I haven't gotten to test everything yet and I do have to set up and get used to using Double Twist (downloaded app) to replace itunes for my music but so far I am so happy with my switch from an iphone.

Obviously people have different needs, opinions, and biases on what they want in a phone but I am very happy with the features and ease of use of the Galaxy S5 over the iphone.

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I have been up for an upgrade for many months, but nothing piqued my interest until this phone and the HTC One M8 came out.

It took me a while to debate between the two phones, but here is what eventually sold me on the Galaxy S5:
-Wireless charging option. I plan on getting the replacement back cover and a wireless charger for my desk, as well as a wireless charging car dock
-Camera. Higher Megapixels and faster focusing. Low light is still not great, but an improvement. This phone takes pictures very quickly.
-Fingerprint scanner. Not as convenient as on the iphone, but still a nice way to unlock the phone.
-Battery is replaceable and of significant mAH.
-IP67 rating

Here are some other thoughts:
-I liked the HTC one M8's dual front speakers, but it added a significant length to the phone, which frankly, all these phones are on the large side already.
-I like the aluminum back of the M8, but I know that I would scratch it quickly, it doesn't allow for wireless charging, and is not easily replaceable. In this regard, I actually like that the S5 has a plastic back that is replaceable.
-Both HTC and Samsung has some nifty software features with their own flare, and Kit Kat is also nice - on both phones.
-the infrared port is fun to play with to control the tv and bluray player, and works quite well.

I do plan on adding a tempered glass cover to try out and see how well it works. I am undecided about cases, especially since I intend on wirelessly charging, and the replacement back cover isn't available yet, and most likely will add some thickness. I want to get the wireless charging cover before I look for cases. With the Qi standard, it should be able to charge through the thickness of the case.

One reason why I want to wirelessly charge, is to keep the USB 3 door cover closed at all times to retain the IP67 rating, and not have to worry about that as well as wearing out the charging port.

Other factors that I generally like about the S5, but were not the deciding factors:
-heartbeat sensor
-usb 3, faster transfers if I directly connect the phone to the computer, as well as compatibility with a greater number of cables (both 2.0 as well as 3.0 now)
-All current wireless standards (including mimo for ac, dual band, etc.)
-2.5 Ghz processor

The Galaxy S5 is not THE best in every aspect (I wish it had a better speaker, more abilities from the lock screen, came stock with the wireless charging back, more Ram, etc.), but it is excellent (if not the best) in many areas, and overall for me, was the best option and compromise from what is currently is available.

I keep my phones for at least 2 years (my last phone was the Droid Razr MAXX), and I expect to be able to hold on to this phone for at least that length of time considering the features of the S5, especially the battery which tends to be the shortest lasting part of any phone.

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