Are reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S5 generally positive?

Online reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S5 are overwhelmingly positive, but there are some negative and mixed reviews as well. The phone receives an average rating of at least four out of five stars on Amazon, CNET, Trusted Reviews and Tech Radar.

Many reviewers like the overall speed and performance and describe the display as beautiful, with Trusted Reviews calling the screen fantastic and the phone one of the best phones around. Many reviewers complain that the screen is easily cracked or broken and that the phone has excessive bloatware, with both Trusted Reviews and CNET criticizing the inclusion of a heart-rate monitor.