think I'm moving to the gs5

stevextragedy

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I've had fun with this phone. But it just doesn't have the things I want in total. Only thing I'll miss is that speakers.

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what samsung gimmick feature are you missing?

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I'm a letter carrier for the post office. And the built in pedometer and heartbeat sensor are although not a necessary sell its something that's good for me health wise.

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I feel the s5 ate fit those out and about. Heart beat sensor. Water proof.

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I'm a letter carrier for the post office. And the built in pedometer and heartbeat sensor are although not a necessary sell its something that's good for me health wise.

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Those are gimmick features and the heart rate sensor is not accurate. You can install an app for the pedometer if you really need one. I tried the M8 on launch day but the S5 hoopla got the best of me and I went to it. But now I wish I had the M8 back. The speakers are awesome - needless to say I'm looking for another M8.
 
I've had fun with this phone. But it just doesn't have the things I want in total. Only thing I'll miss is that speakers.

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get a fitbit, the zip is $50 and it syncs on the phone with the app. Much more accurate, I have a fot==itbit One and it syncs and gives me points for corporate wellness.
 
I had the S5, the lag, weak speakers and touch wiz are the reasons I went back to the M8. For me the M8 is the most complete package. BTW I also had the Xperia Z2.
 
The internal pedometer in the HTC is k st as good as the S5 and works with fitbit software. I use it all the time.

I also read that the heart rate monitor of the GS5 was really inaccurate, so you should check it against a real monitor, ideally your finger and a stopwatch.

Waterproof is cool though. I will give it that.

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The internal pedometer in the HTC is k st as good as the S5 and works with fitbit software. I use it all the time.

I also read that the heart rate monitor of the GS5 was really inaccurate, so you should check it against a real monitor, ideally your finger and a stopwatch.

Waterproof is cool though. I will give it that.

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That's another big seller for Me. I don't wanna worry about my phone being in my pocket at work and getting caught in all day rain.

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I'm a letter carrier for the post office. And the built in pedometer and heartbeat sensor are although not a necessary sell its something that's good for me health wise.

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Reviews have generally found most phones to be inaccurate regarding tracking steps and the S5 has been known to find your heart rate at 192bpm at a resting heart rate. I would suggest you invest in a Fitbit Flex and get much more accurate information. No phone will really beat a 3rd party fitness tracker at the moment.

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Water resistance is about all I'll give the S5 in a head to head. Maybe that and more cases available.

I have an S5 collecting dust right now in favor of the M8 BTW.

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Water resistance is about all I'll give the S5 in a head to head. Maybe that and more cases available.

I have an S5 collecting dust right now in favor of the M8 BTW.

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You forgot camera. HTC m8 camera can't compete at 4mp.
 

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