Question 1

Is this an actual Samsung brand battery or a knockoff?

Accepted Answer

The battery came in a simple clear envelope, so I couldn't tell by the packaging. All of the info on the battery matched the one that came with my phone, except that it's made in China rather than Korea. I confirmed that some of the batteries that came with the phone were made in China, so that doesn't necessarily mean that it's a knockoff. I've had absolutely no issues with the battery in the months since I purchased it & it's performing how I remember the first one did when I first got my phone. So if it is a knockoff, it's a really high quality one. And if I kill this battery (through my own negligence, again), I'll definitely buy the next replacement from newegg.

Question 2

This battery is listed as "Samsung Galaxy S5 Original OEM Rechargeable Battery EB-BG900BBU" but the photo shows a battery with the part number EB-BG900BBC. Is there a difference? Are they two part numbers interchangeable?

Accepted Answer

The number on the battery I received matched the original battery that was in my phone, EB-BG900BBU.  So I didn't have a problem.  It fits my 3-year-old Samsung Galaxy S5 with no problem and it is working great.  The photo I'm seeing is the correct photo.  Not sure where you see other part number.  Good luck!

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