Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Pro Reviews

If you’re looking for a phone that can stand up more drops, dings, and dirt than the average smartphone, and you like the idea of tactile buttons, there’s no reason not to snatch the Galaxy S5 Active up (provided you’re on AT&T), as it’s priced the same $200 on contract as the standard Galaxy S5, which has nearly identical internals. But if you like the idea of the fingerprint reader, there’s little reason not to just pick up the vanilla version of the Galaxy S5 and get yourself a decent case. Because both Galaxy S5’s are now water and dust-resistant (provided you plug the cap that covers the USB port), the S5 Active just isn’t as unique as the S4 Active was last year. And while the S5 Active feels a lot more solid and rugged than the standard Galaxy S5, it still has an all-plastic exterior. If a premium look and feel is what you’re after in a modern smartphone, HTC’s One M8 has the S5 Active (and all Samsung smartphones) beat on that front, with its unibody aluminum shell, which is admittedly slippery, but stunning.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active on AT&T is a no-compromise, ruggedized Android smartphone that will appeal to klutzes and adrenaline junkies alike.

One has to give Samsung credit with the Galaxy S5 Active, seeing as though it looks like they’ve been able to learn from last years’ model. However, some folks might still be scratching their heads wondering why come out with this phone knowing that the Galaxy S5 is already water-resistant. Well people, this phone adheres most to individuals with a more active lifestyle, but best of all, it doesn’t make a whole lot of compromises with its hardware, specs, features, and price. By itself, the Galaxy S5 Active is a top-notch smartphone that has nearly all of the bells and whistles of its highly esteemed cousin – albeit, its advantage is seen in its ruggedized construction. Having a thick skin is one thing to protect the phone from damage, but it’s totally comforting that it executes and performs on the same level as the Galaxy S5 as well.