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When will the Galaxy S5 32GB be available?
It's a pretty simple question, when will AT&T offer the Galaxy S5 32GB? I know last year the Galaxy S4 32GB came out about 17-20 days after the Galaxy S4 16GB launched, but last year the price for a 32GB Galaxy S4 was announced and so far this year nothing.
For those who feel 16GB is sufficient, that's great. For those who feel having a 128GB microSD card slot is sufficient, also great. But what you cannot do is move app/app data to the microSD card so for those who want and in fact must have a 32GB device (actually about 23-25GB of usable space compared to 10.7GB of usable space) it's a necessity.
Can anyone shed some light on this?
jloopy212
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9 years ago
Thanks for posting; been waiting for an update on this.
I'm legitimately torn now; I prefer the S5 to anything out right now, but 10 GB storage makes me very nervous and just really isn't acceptable in a flagship phone. Neither is jerking customers around for 2-3 months so part of me just wants to vote with my feet.
On the other hand, all the competitors seem to have more fatal flaws and the 5.5" phones coming out in ~1-2 months are too big for my taste.
I need a new phone now, but I'm probably 50/50 on the M8 and the S5 at this point. Shame, I've been a loyal Samsung customer my last two upgrade cycles and would absolutely stay that way if they could get something with enough storage in my hand.
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laeta
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9 years ago
But, like you said, these 5.5" devices are just way too big for my taste. Plus, I know and love how Samsung devices operate, and I really wanted to stick with that. But, to be honest, I might have to switch brands out of pure need. There's no way I'm buying a 16GB phone. And when I start thinking about it, I get angry that Samsung doesn't seem to care enough about its customers to let them know about a 32GB variant.
The M8 is my most likely pick at this point, if Samsung doesn't release the device or at least some information within the next week or so. I'm really bummed though. I really have loved all of my Samsung devices.
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Lightloch
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9 years ago
So frustrated waiting... 32 GB S5 was going to be a no-brainer choice for my upgrade. Wouldn't be surprised if they don't get one at this point.
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terrri
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9 years ago
update
just got off chat with samsung and they said that there were no new updates on the release of 32 GB version of galaxy and i asked if that means it is not coming out in 32gb version and i was told that they can not confirm it however currently there are no 32 gb versions for this device. So idk if this is what they are told to say so that the sales of the 16gb do well, but i am very dissapointed with this because i watched the unpacking live back in feb and they said that they would have two vesions 16 and 32gb.
i am not sure what i am going to do so i am going to stay with my andriod, sorry at&t
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JSY
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9 years ago
I'm starting to question whether or not there will be one. Samsung sure likes to have all this pomp and pizazz during the announcements but when it comes out to actually delivering - they fall short. They always have no comment and it ends up at most being a finger pointing exercise with Samsung and the carriers blaming each other. I am in dire need of an upgrade and wanted a GS5. I have a GS4 that is seemingly close to going haywire and is up for an upgrade but I just can't bring myself to buy another 16GB galaxy phone considering how many problems i have with the 16GB on my GS4.
I also have a phone on the Verizon network that needs an upgrade and would have also gone for a GS5 32GB but since there is none, it's heavily considering HTC M8 now.
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mastarpete
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9 years ago
The 32gb exists internationally just not in the US for whatever asinine reason.
Every other day or so since launch I do a google search and late May it finally came up as being available through Swisscom in Switzerland. http://www.swisscom.ch/en/residential/mobile/devices/samsung-galaxy-s5-32gb-black.html
So it's definitely not vaporware like the S3 64gb and S4 64gb were. Anyone else catch the lack of mention of a 64gb option for the S5.
I've tried asking their Twitter accounts but they just give me the run around and say "ask the carrier."
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Floridian
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9 years ago
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Floridian
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9 years ago
Samsung batteries are replacable! Spend a few dollars and buy a new battery, and your phone will be like new! If it isn't charging because of a bad connector you can get 2 NFC compatable batteries and a charger for less than $25 on Amazon - last time it checked.
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sawman
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malcolmsimpson
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9 years ago
This whole response is simply ridiculous and insulting to US consumers. The announcement of the S5 was for 2 variants--16 and 32GB internal memory. Now, we're pretty sure, Samsung will announce an upgraded handheld no later than September 14 when the Note 4 announcement is made. With any luck, Samsung will quit screwing around with its' high-end purchasers and the new model--Galaxy s5 Prime/Galaxy F or Galaxy Alpha, whatever--will have 32 GB for US carriers. If not, I will be taking my business to LG--their direct Korean competition. I'm tired of the runaround nonsense responses from Samsung. Seriously don't think that senior corporate folks understand the occidental markets.
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