Handy was yesterday.

Everyone starts small, it is - for the S5 is pretty big. Almost too big in order still comfortably make calls, however, is likely to Samsung with this phone is not really up to the generation of "I want a cell phone to be able to make calls anywhere" meant.

Normally, I do not express myself to the packaging, the Fa. Samsung I want in this case but praise. The S5 comes in an environmentally stable cardboard box that is adapted to the smartphone exactly in size and next to the unit just enough space for a small charger with a separate USB cable and an in-ear headset provides, to a (very short) Quick Guide , The disadvantage of this otherwise laudable Mini packaging, it has been completely dispensed with true offline manual. A brief note in the quick start guide refers to the manufacturer's site and from there to be downloaded PDF file and / or download an online manual directly to the smartphone.
This opens up just for the slightly older generation (to which I already belonged) neither the use and location of all connections nor the use of a smartphone of its own accord, this applied even to the normal cell phones, this is particularly true of the small mobile Computer, who call themselves smart phones.

Anyway, after I have a HTC ONE V granted me a year ago scarce under a contract extension as my first smartphone and was both impressed by all the lovely gadgets reasonably, but using it after the first enthusiasm only as a reserve unit, the screen is me for many of the applications offered simply too small and calls can also be better with my older Sony Ericsson Aino, I have to test myself on the way the S5 with the 5.1 inch display very happy.
The first impression falls to me not as critical as some users from. It is true that Samsung has earned for its S5 no design award, but must as plastic shell not only have disadvantages and especially with electronic devices, the inner values ​​are personal to me more important than the mere appearance. Since it has bothered me ever again that the entire front of the S5 includes touch-sensitive functions, even if it is good in your hand thanks to the knobbed plastic backside must quasi remain lying because Embrace (ie with thumbs or fingers) should not be there immediately something is triggered in operation. It has some time lasted until I got used to it and had downed the right touch.
Meanwhile, we got ourselves a matching leather-sleeve, thereby both the notes to the design, as well as some for handling perspective. With appropriate protective sheath can be the S5 keep better the display is better protected from scratches and knocks and the smartphone can be similarly set up like a small tablet. Terrapin Leather Case Cover with stand function in BookStyle card slots for Samsung Galaxy S5 Black

There to the internal values ​​already detailed, specialized versions of relevant magazines and test portals because the S5 looks compared to the current competition from not bad.
My own positive and negative impressions about this:

+ The battery is replaceable.
+ The term is heavy use 1-2 Tg, at economical use of battery lasts but sometimes even a whole week through.
+ The display (AMOLED) with 1920x1080 resolution, crystal clear, sharp and vibrant colors
+ Perfect expression of the automatic brightness control of the display to the ambient brightness.
+ It works instantly with D1 network and 4G and WiFi facility / operation works quickly and reliably.
+ Recognition of bar codes with the appropriate app is safe and fast, indicating, inter alia, for the camera and autofocus.
+ The Wifi connection with a Canon MG5400 printer and the corresponding app easily
+ There is a detailed battery consumption display, including for standby time and energy guzzlers can be identified easily and gg. Shut down
+ Connection to mobile VW speakerphone worked as easy as never before, just to the radio / multifunction part (mobile phone interface) confirm transmitted code, no long typing more. With older Samsung phones we had previously partially coupling problems.
+ The smartphone is very suitable as eBook readers, tested with the Kindle app for Android (s. Photo above)
+ Very well does the "Google Search app" with this smartphone, which argues, inter alia, for a good microphone. Soon expressed a question and already web browser open in etc.

- / + A useful feature can also be the IR sensor and its use as a universal remote control. Our Samsung TV was immediately recognized, the satellite receiver from Technisat after a few attempts, unfortunately, could be in this configuration, not all functions of the Technisatanlage control, otherwise I could have completely replaced three remote controls through the smartphone.
- / + Fingerprint sensor and heart rate monitor rather have the charm of nice gimmicks as of useful functions.
- / + After studying the PDF manual and installation of "Smart Switch Mobile" on old and new smartphone, the phone numbers and contacts were then transferred quickly and correctly.

Most apps have little to do with the particular Android phone unless you need for your special function sensors and of the S5 has built a lot.
- Too bad that Samsung did not already installed Apps matching for all the sensors, so I found some ways only through secondary sources. For other (unnecessary) apps that the S5 is delivered can hardly or not at all remove.
- The PC applications with which you can manage the S5 on normal computer, do not offer all the important functions for the S5. Gravel is not S5 compatible and Kies3 requires Outlook to contacts and phone numbers on the computer to maintain.

As I read on the net:
"Samsung has been known to pack everything into it in its smartphones, which is possible. Other manufacturers are limited more to the essential, because each additional technology costs money, and the top models are expensive enough."

For this you might have a USB 3.0 cable instead of 2.0 settle on a model with USB 3.0 interface.

Conclusion: With the extensive features Samsung has hardly done anything wrong and you can make calls with it. Features that are not used, less disturbing than those that are missing. The smartphone is not perfect and in terms of ergonomics and design are quite something to be desired, but overall good. So it is a 5 star just missed me.