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Samsung's Galaxy Note phablet is growing up this year. It's got a new curved-edge screen, new higher-precision (to say nothing of waterproof) S Pen, and even a new name, joining the earlier Galaxy S flagships as part of Samsung's club-7. As the latest ha...
Waterresistance is great to have, and a waterproof S Pen even better, The Galaxy S7's 12MP camera absolutely shines, Samsung's latest Android UI is a step in the right direction towards usability, Return of microSD give the Note 7 capacity to spare, Flat...
There are so many things the Note 7 does better than the Note 5, or offers features wholly missing on last year's model, that it's difficult to point to one main selling point for the new Note.Maybe the biggest downside – and this is a huge matter of pers...
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Until now, if you were looking for a high-end large display smartphone from Samsung, your choice was limited to the Galaxy Note series. However, that all changed last year, with the availability of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ . In 2016, Samsung adopted a differen...
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Last year, LG announced its brand new V series of smartphones in their latest attempt to capture the premium smartphone market. The first of the series was dubbed the LG V10 , and the new flagship gave LG fans a great alternative to the LG G4 , complete w...
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Billed as a ‘Phablet' – a phone/tablet hybrid – Samsung Galaxy Note devices have been very popular with consumers looking for an all-in-one solution. Launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus smart phone, the new Galaxy Note V is a very similar p...
Good exposure and dynamic range in most lighting conditions, Very good white balance, Very good detail preservation in good lighting conditions, Vivid, pleasant and realistic color in most lighting conditions, Good flash perfor...
Ringing strongly visible, Noise noticeable in blocks of color, Some autofocus failures in macro mode...
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The Galaxy Note 5 smartphone camera records images of a high quality with its 16MP of resolution rear-facing camera, and its 5.7-inch display screen is one of the sharpest you'll find on a smartphone. The camera offers both manual control and fully automa...
Image quality is very good, especially in good lighting, versus other smartphone cameras, 16MP of resolution in a smartphone camera is well above average, Secondary/selfie camera offers 5MP of resolution, Extremely fast performance levels, Can record 4K v...
Low light image quality could be better, Some photos occasionally appear overprocessed, This unit is extremely large because of 5.7inch touchscreen, Note 5 is tough to hold while using the camera because of its size and smooth edges, Note 5's buttons cann...
While the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone may be best known for its S Pen stylus and its large, high-resolution display screen, its impressive camera should be under consideration for top billing too...
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When it comes to the phablet domain, Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphones have consistently been the frontrunners in its class ever since the segment's inception. This year's latest iteration, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, sees a tremendous shift in its design...
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When it comes to the smart phone market, I think we can say that the Samsung Galaxy line launching a new phone makes waves similar to the new iPhone launches. They have a large portion of the Android market. I've been lucky enough to have the chance to te...
As a bigger guy I have always been a fan of the Galaxy Note series. Not only does the larger size fit my hands better, but typically the larger phone has taken advantage of its size with features like a larger battery capacity. This generation was no dif...
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Over the past few years, Samsung has followed a release cycle featuring two major flagships, under the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note monikers. Apart from the obvious difference in size, there has always been some separation in design, build quality, and featur...
Great aesthetic with curves on the back for small bump up in handling, Stellar Quad HD display, Wonderful performance, 4GB RAM, Fingerprint reader performs very well, FAST charging almost makes up for standard battery size, S Pen streamlined, physically a...
Design is prone to fingerprints and smudges, No removable battery, Battery life could be longer, No expandable storage...
The Galaxy Note 5 may not feel like a power user's device anymore, but it takes the best of what the Galaxy S6 offered and brings it to a bigger and better package. The stellar display is even better at 5.7-inches, the performance is super smooth and reli...
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When the Nexus 6 was released last year, Google and Motorola took the Nexus line up a notch, bringing the world a powerful Nexus device that was more comparable to its competitors than ever before, though it still lacked in a few areas such as camera, and...
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examiner.com Updated:
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I have long been a fan of Samsung's Note smartphones. When I first used the original I thought it was ground breaking. The Note 2 was great as well an improved on some of the features of the original. Then came the Note 3, which was rather great also, the...
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I've had the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for quite a while. I've been using it as one of my main phones. Based on the hands-on time I had with it at launch, and my experience with other Notes, I had an idea what to expect. There were a few changes to the build...
The Galaxy Note 5 has become one of my daily drivers. I'm not sure if I use it more for work or play since I do use it for note-taking and social media, but I also use it for pictures and doodling when bored. I recommend this phone if you: enjoy la...
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Without question, the new Galaxy Note 5 put aesthetics ahead of all other features. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it really is one of the best looking phones of 215, if not the best. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of one other device that...
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“Samsung's latest offering in its Note range rightfully carries over the title of king of phablets from its predecessor”Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy Note5 (unboxing | first impressions) looks like the best smartphone your money can buy, at least...
Premium looks, Great display, Improved S Pen capabilities, Impressive snappers, Loaded innards...
Slippery design, Nonexpandable storage, Average battery life...
Carrying the sticker price of Rs 53,900, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 sits in the high-end spectrum of the smartphone market. However, it's not the lone warrior in this segment, as it's competing against its very own siblings, Apple's offerings along with a f...
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Back again for a release to finish out the year is the Galaxy Note 5. What started with a then-gargantuan 5.3-inch display and much skepticism turned into a highly profitable series for Samsung, selling millions of units monthly. Consumers and critics nev...
The fall season is dominated by Apple introducing the new iPhone and its larger companion. This year is different as Samsung hosted an Unpacked event a few weeks before Apple's newest handsets were made public, and then released the Galaxy Note 5 right ar...
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The Galaxy Note line has long been one of Samsung's greatest assets in the mobile market. While other Android OEMs have made phablets before, Samsung was pretty much the first OEM to ship a high-end device in this segment. Although other Android OEMs have...
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Danger, danger, big screens incoming! The new Apple iPhone 6s Plus and Galaxy Note5 are poised to become the most talked-about phablets for the foreseeable future, so we are left with no choice but to stage a cage fight between these two juggernauts of t...
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91mobiles.com Updated:
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“The Galaxy Note5 is a versatile shooter, impressing with its quality across a variety of situations”Even after all these years, the rivalry between Apple and Samsung continues in the flagship space. While the Cupertino giant tries to offer a superior use...
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Samsung's newest top-end smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. How much has it evolved since the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was introduced last year? Should Note 4 users consider upgrading? Those are just a couple of the questions that I'll answer in this r...
Wireless charging, Spring loaded stylus, Fingerprint scanner works great!...
Slippery, No micro SD slot, No replaceable battery, IR blaster feature removed...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is currently Samsung's newest and most expensive device. It's been upgraded to have a more premium look and feel that is in line with Samsung's S6 and S6 Edge phones. But when it comes down to it, now that the Note 5 no longer ha...
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Samsung essentially started the large phone craze with their first Galaxy Note. It was an interesting device, combining a large display with a stylus in an unwieldly body, and many reviewers felt that the device's size would lead to poor sales. Fast forw...
Excellent, premium design crams a beautifully large display into a manageable body. Performance and camera are just as good as the Galaxy S6. The stylus experience is responsive and refined.
The extra size comes at a hefty cost. No expandable storage or removable battery in a phone designed for power users.
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If you've been listening in on our Android Authority Podcast or following the web, you'll know that I've lamented on more than one ocassion the fact that Samsung weren't bringing the Galaxy Note 5 to Europe . As someone who has owned every Galaxy Note sma...
When Samsung announced the Note 5, many people reacted by bemoaning the lack of removable battery and expandable storage and saying the Note 5 wasn't a real Galaxy Note device. As I say though, you can never judge a handset by the specs list and the Note...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note, now in its fifth generation, is the quintessential big-screened Android phone. If you want a large, powerful, classy handset that comes with a stylus, the Note 5 is the only one to get. Note: Since the Galaxy Note 5 is mostly ide...
The Note 5 is one of those phones that puts its money where its mouth is; it delivers the goods. Samsung did a great job in designing and building a high-end smartphone that performs well in nearly every way. The hardware is fantastic, the display is incr...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note, now in its fifth generation, is the quintessential big-screened Android phone. If you want a large, powerful, classy handset that comes with a stylus, the Note 5 is the only one to get. Note: Since the Galaxy Note 5 is mostly ide...
The Note 5 is one of those phones that puts its money where its mouth is; it delivers the goods. Samsung did a great job in designing and building a high-end smartphone that performs well in nearly every way. The hardware is fantastic, the display is incr...
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Samsung has seemingly taken to heart the ever-rumbling complaints about their plasticky flagships, and has quietly been working towards a total overhaul of its phone line towards thin, premium and classy-looking handsets. The newest Note5 phablet is no e...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Hands-On Review @ IFA 2015: We're still holding out for UK availability, but in the meantime IFA gave us the opportunity to go hands-on with Samsung's biggest and brightest handset yet.Say what you will about Samsung's design aesthet...
Stunning design, Killer screen, Excellent camera...
Expensive, Unconfirmed for the UK, Fingerprint magnet...
There's a lot to love about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5, primarily thanks to its killer hardware, beautiful design and unique feature set, but locking away the battery and storage will sting many long-time Note fans.Add to that top-tier pricing of betwe...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is hands down the best Galaxy Note ever released. In fact, it's the best Android smartphone, period.While the Galaxy Note 5 does have a few compromises to go along with the new design, it's Samsung's most premium smartphone so fa...
Unbeatable 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Display, 16 Megapixel Camera that's great for beginners & advanced enough for photography enthusiasts, Completely revamped all-aluminum and glass design, Smaller than the Galaxy Note 4, easier to hold and use, Fast...
No micro-SD slot to expand storage, No removable or replaceable battery, Smaller battery than last years Note 4...
In closing, all that really needs to be said is that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is essentially the best Android smartphone available right now. It has all the makings and features to be a device everyone should want to own, it has one of the best screens a...
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Four years ago, Samsung gave “phablets” their mainstream debut with the original Samsung Galaxy Note. Now, almost every high-end smartphone is approaching the “phablet” category. Simply being big is no longer good enough. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 include...
Best camera on the market, Gorgeous display, Beautiful design, S Pen works great, Performance is snappy...
Speaker is poorly placed, Battery life could be better, Slippery without a case, No IR blaster...
The Galaxy Note 5 is the best Note Samsung has ever made. It has all the great features we've come to expect from Samsung. Some people will miss features like the IR blaster, but the pros far outweigh the cons. Note to self: the Note 5 is a great phone...
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Late last year I was sitting in my car playing with my tiny iPhone 5c. I had just finished reviewing the Sony Z3v and it dawned on me. I missed Android . I started messaging with everyone at Droid Life and within a few minutes I decided I was going to swi...
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No time for the pageantries, let's cut straight to the chase. The Galaxy Note 5 is the best Note device Samsung has released up to this date. Featuring a completely reworked design in addition to top tier specifications, if a big phone is something you wa...
Phones like the Galaxy Note 5 make reviews very easy. As a daily driver, there is not much to complain about, with the exception of no microSD card slot and no removable battery – both of which came on the Galaxy Note 4. If you can live without those two...
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The Galaxy S6 edge+ is a large Galaxy S6 edge. If you want this phone distilled to its essence, there it is. It is derivative. That is its sole reason for existing, and if that is the bar to meet, the Galaxy S6 edge+ meets it with unforgiving literalness...
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androidandme.com Updated:
2016-11-05 10:36:32
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The original Samsung Galaxy Note was the subject of criticism and jokes when it debuted in 2011. Its 5.3-inch display was substantially larger than most phones at the time — especially the popular iPhone and its 3.5-inch screen. In the time since, though...
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The modern pen and paper. Who needs college-ruled paper and lead pencil when the Galaxy Note 5 does it all? The Note 5 may be a great successor to the Note 4, but don't throw away that classic notepad just yet...
Brighter and more accurate Super AMOLED 1440p display, Thinner and lighter than Galaxy Note 4, Push-button feature works without issues, Metal edges and corners; Solid construction, High-performance Exynos 7420 SoC with 4 GB RAM, Good outdoor usability;...
Non-removable battery, No Dual-SIM support, IR support removed, MHL support removed, MicroSD support removed, No USB Type-C, Plastic back cover, S Pen is uncomfortable for extended use, Same throttling issues as the Galaxy Note 4, Unimpressive speaker...
In Review Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920AIs the Galaxy Note 5 worth the upgrade if you already have a Note 4 or Galaxy S6? The push-button S Pen is genuinely ergonomic and more than just a novelty feature, while the brighter and more accurate display will...
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I have spent slightly over a week playing around with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and it's obvious that Samsung pulled out all the stops to hold its top spot, as the king of Phablets. The redesigned body takes a page from its galaxy S cousins incorpora...
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Samsung has done very well with a couple of key design elements in their previous smartphone offerings, curved displays and the larger format Galaxy Note line. The Galaxy Note series has done especially well for the brand, with a user base that doesn't mi...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note, now in its fifth generation, is the quintessential big-screened Android phone. If you want a large, powerful, classy handset that comes with a stylus, the Note 5 is the only one to get. Body If you were surprised by the Note 5 wh...
The Note 5 is one of those phones that puts its money where its mouth is; it delivers the goods. Samsung did a great job in designing and building a high-end smartphone that performs well in nearly every way. The hardware is fantastic, the display is incr...
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Last year, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 managed to receive universal acclaim for its muscular specs sheet and rich feature set. Months before it, the LG G3 caught technological enthusiasts' attention for having the first Quad-HD resolution display on a mobi...
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With the Galaxy Note5, Samsung vows to continue its ongoing crusade in the land of premium design, where it reserved itself a place with the snazzy Galaxy S6 and S6 edge earlier this year. Yet needless to say, there's more to the brand new Galaxy Note ha...
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Samsung's pen-toting Galaxy Note series has never been for everyone, and still isn't, but the latest iteration, the Note 5 , might just be refined enough to change a few minds. Though the fifth-generation version has a large 5.7-inch, QHD screen, it's act...
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A funny thing has happened over the past few years: As plus-sized smartphones have become more common, they've also started to feel less big.It sounds almost paradoxical, I realize -- but when you stop and think about it, it actually makes a lot of sense...
Sleek and attractive design, premium materials, curved back creates better ergonomics than regular Galaxy S6, excellent and spacious display, exceptional camera, easytouse fingerprint sensor, good stamina, supports Fast Charging, wireless charging and new...
Large form can be awkward to use and uncomfortable to carry, user interface less polished and attractive than Google's core Android OS, apps and Web pages frequently refresh after brief periods of inactivity, lacks removable battery and SD card slot prese...
As I mused in a blog earlier this week, it really feels like the Note 5 is the true Samsung flagship of the year -- not just a bigger model of the Galaxy S6, but a more refined and complete version of the phone.It has all of the same high points as its sm...
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You can't beat these displays, or these cameras. Samsung's learned how to make beautiful hardware. Big phones are best phones.Bloatware is still hanging around. These things are fingerprint magnets. Beauty don't come cheap.Phablets are dead. Long live hug...
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Last year, Apple took away Samsung's key size advantage with the bigger, better-quality iPhone 6 lineup . This winter, Samsung struck back with the top-notch Galaxy S6 lineup. Now, a couple weeks before Apple's follow-up iPhones are due to be announced, S...
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A funny thing has happened over the past few years: As plus-sized smartphones have become more common, they've also started to feel less big.It sounds almost paradoxical, I realize -- but when you stop and think about it, it actually makes a lot of sense...
Sleek and attractive design, premium materials, curved back creates better ergonomics than regular Galaxy S6, excellent and spacious display, exceptional camera, easytouse fingerprint sensor, good stamina, supports Fast Charging, wireless charging and new...
Large form can be awkward to use and uncomfortable to carry, user interface less polished and attractive than Google's core Android OS, apps and Web pages frequently refresh after brief periods of inactivity, lacks removable battery and SD card slot prese...
As I mused in a blog earlier this week, it really feels like the Note 5 is the true Samsung flagship of the year -- not just a bigger model of the Galaxy S6, but a more refined and complete version of the phone. It has all of the same high points a...
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For a while there, companies like Palm and Microsoft insisted that the mark of a serious smartphone was the ability to write on it with a stylus. The industry seemingly changed its mind with the advent of capacitive touchscreens, and the stylus became som...
Amazing screen, Top-tier performance, Much-improved S Pen experience, Greatcamera...
Grabbing the S Pen takes an extra step, Some will miss the microSD slot, Far pricier than similar phones...
Samsung's Galaxy Note series has never been for everyone, but the Note 5 just might change some minds. It's the smallest, most comfortable version of the phablet to date, and thoughtful software tweaks make the S Pen feel way less gimmicky. A great scree...
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At a glance, you could be forgiven for mistaking the Galaxy Note 5 for its smaller sibling the Galaxy S6 – and that's no accident.The Galaxy Note 5 marks the company's second major attempt to bring its large-format phablet into the mainstream, at least in...
Premium hardware design with outstanding fit and finish, Stunning display, Best-in-class camera, S Pen makes for a one-of-a-kind smartphone experience...
No MicroSD expansion, despite storage-hungry features like 4K and RAW capture, Merely average endurance and no removable battery, Sluggish advancement in pioneering features like Multi Window...
That's no small amount to pay for a smartphone, especially in the current climate of plummeting handheld prices . So the question is: does the Note 5 deserve such an exorbitant pile of dollars? To some longtime fans of the Note family, the answer will...
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It's not even September yet, but things are surely heating up as we eventually get into the thick of things with the upcoming holiday season. After having such a rousing hit with its two premium offerings from earlier the year, Samsung isn't wasting any...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is the new kid on the phablet block: a 5.7-inch phone that showcases the best of Samsung's innovation including the latest Super AMOLED panel and a Samsung Exynos-branded system chip. It's only natural that it gets compared to th...
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Samsung's latest Galaxy Note launched in the US last week, and we've been putting pen to screen to put it through the paces. Join Gizmag as we review the hot-off-the-press Samsung Galaxy Note 5.The original iPhone set the tone for the modern era of smartp...
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yahoo.com Updated:
2016-11-05 10:36:32
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Like their smaller counterparts (the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge), the Note5 and S6 Edge+ come wrapped in glass and metal frames rather than the plastic nonsense Samsung previously used to cover its phones.As noted, both phones' screens measure 5.7 inche...
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The Galaxy Note 5 is a big-screen dream machine for those looking to do more with their phones. It packs a powerful octa-core Exynos processor and a long-lasting battery, but what sets this phablet apart is its enhanced S Pen, which lets you take notes ev...
S Pen adds useful new features, Elegant glass-and-metal design, Stunning display, Fast performance, Takes gorgeous photos...
Pricey, Live Broadcast could use more features, Lacks microSD slot...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 delivers powerful new pen features, a brilliant display and long battery life in a sleek glass-and-metal design...
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After a year of being on top of the Samsung food chain, the Galaxy Note 4 finally surrendered the throne and got succeeded by the newest S Pen-boasting phablet in the high-end Note lineup. Without the shadow of a doubt, the Note5 can be easily crowned as...
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For years, many of us had been asking for Samsung to start using more “premium” materials in their smartphones. Instead of the shiny, glossy plastic that they were using on the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, and earlier devices. At the end of 2014 we started seein...
The display is still one of the best on a mobile device and Samsung may have that crown for some time, The Galaxy Note 5 is a big phone, but doesn't look or feel like a big phone anymore, No longer a niche. For the past four years, the Galaxy Note line wa...
The non-removable battery might be a no-go for some users. However, we have had pretty great battery life in our time with the device, Lack of expandable storage might also be a no-go for some. As they are used to Samsung offering that, This is a fragile...
The Galaxy Note 5 has gone from being just a big phone, to being a mainstream phone that's for everyone. Instead of just filling a niche. Which is important for Samsung, as it opens up the device to more and more users to buy it. The Galaxy Note 5 is t...
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Big, clever, and finally beautiful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has come of age. Heir to the phablet empire Samsung itself created, the Note 5 takes the esteemed features of its predecessor and clads them in a premium package worthy of the equally high-end...
If you'll forgive the business metaphor, the Note 4 was the phablet equivalent of a machine-washable suit. Convenient and serviceable, yes, but hardly ranking high when it came to aesthetics. The Note 5, in contrast, has a new designer jacket, but that sl...
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If I could credit Samsung with anything, it's making big phones into a fad for the rest of us. The company basically birthed the idea of a phone-tablet hybrid, and if it wasn't for the Note series, Apple might not have even considered bumping the iPhone u...
Long-lasting battery life, Precise S Pen with accompany productivity apps, Bright, beautiful QuadHD display...
TouchWiz makes Android look a little garish and comes with apps you can't delete...
The Note 5 boasts a beautiful screen, powerful innards, and suite of helpful productivity apps to accompany the S Pen. If you haven't considered a mega-sized Android phone until now, the Galaxy Note 5 is the best place to start...
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If I could credit Samsung with anything, it's making big phones into a fad for the rest of us. The company basically birthed the idea of a phone-tablet hybrid, and if it wasn't for the Note series, Apple might not have even considered bumping the iPhone u...
Long-lasting battery life, Precise S Pen with accompany productivity apps, Bright, beautiful QuadHD display...
TouchWiz makes Android look a little garish and comes with apps you can't delete...
At a Glance The Note 5 boasts a beautiful screen, powerful innards, and suite of helpful productivity apps to accompany the S Pen. If you haven't considered a mega-sized Android phone until now, the Galaxy Note 5 is the best place to start...
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This is the best Galaxy Note to date — and a great overall phone — even with the loss of a couple of major features.Samsung has brought the once-oversized Galaxy Note closer in line with the more traditional Galaxy S line in 2015, and that's not necessari...
Great new design, Easier to hold than previous Notes, Fantastic camera, Refined S Pen experience...
Underwhelming speaker, Glass back still somewhat slippery, Seriously expensive, May cause Galaxy S buyer's remorse...
Samsung has made a new Galaxy Note that appeals to even more people, and if you're looking for a phone with a big screen, plenty of power and a great camera, you really don't have to look any further. Of course you'll pay a nice heap of cash for it — star...
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Once upon a time, the large-screen smartphone category was dominated by one device: the Samsung Galaxy Note. It was literally the original phablet (not counting the ill-received Dell Streak), and it was the only smartphone north of five inches worth consi...
Excellent design, the Note5 looks great, Superb display, S Pen features useful and well implemented, Powerful and stable performance...
Pricey at launch, It's time to move on from USB 2.0, Samsung should have kept the removable battery and microSD card slot...
Samsung Galaxy Note5 Note fans will not be disappointed in the Note5. It's big and powerful, with a top-notch design and one of the best displays on the market. It excels at just about everything, and is a leading contender for the best overall smartph...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 suffers from a split personality. Samsung says the big-screen phone is meant for power users, but it clearly has improvements — like the beautiful metallic design — that are meant to attract mainstream attention.This isn't necess...
Beautiful design, Excellent fingerprint sensor, Outstanding display, Sweet camera, Innovative live-to-YouTube feature...
Inadequate battery life, Slippery exterior, Some power-user features turned off by default...
In spite of poor battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a feature-packed phone with a gorgeous design and lots of appeal for both power users and anyone who likes big screens...
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Twice a year each and every year, just like clockwork, smartphone reviewers like myself used to look forward to finding new ways to phrase the same exact complaint. The [INSERT NEW GALAXY S OR NOTE MODEL NAME HERE] is a great phone with a stunning display...
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When all you have is a stylus, every problem looks like a S NoteSamsung's Note line of phones has always been about three things: a huge screen, outsized performance, and a stylus. But now, with the Galaxy Note 5, two of those three things aren't so speci...
Amazing screen, Stylus getting more useful, Great performance...
Can't replace battery, No 128GB option and no microSD expansion, Expensive...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Boy what a ride it's been for Samsung so far for the first half of the year! In one fell swoop, they generated enviable amounts of interest in the Android arena when they introduced the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge earlier this year. And why is that? We...
New premium design, Skinnier and lighter than ever, Enhanced S Pen features, Captures amazing photos and videos with its camera, Longer lasting battery, despite the lower battery cell, One of the fastest charging phones around, Updated fingerprint sensor...
No more removable battery, microSD card slot, & IR blaster, Phone feels slippery & it's a fingerprint magnet, No commenting interaction with the YouTube Livestream broadcasting service, Sharp sounding internal speaker...
We've dissected every part of the Samsung Galaxy Note5, and not surprisingly, it's still an incredibly advanced device that's untested in the phablet space. Performance alone proves that it's every bit capable of tangling with the other handful of heavy h...
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The most anticipated phone of the summer has arrived: the new Galaxy Note 5 has landed, with a new design based on the S6 “metal and glass” design language. It represents a significant update, not only from a hardware perspective, but also from a user exp...
I used to think of the Galaxy Note as “the” pen-enabled, large-display, large-battery capacity phone. The Note 5 design is very neat, but it did remove the large-battery capacity of the equation. That said, the Note 5 is easily the best large-display phon...
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We just left Samsung's Unpacked 2015 event in New York City, at which the company unveiled its latest flagship, big-screen smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note5. Immediately following the on-stage presentations and big reveals, Samsung opened up a de...
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Do we have a good one for you today – and I really mean it! This is more or less an overview to compare some of the current flagships with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the new Galaxy Note 5 . All of these are worthy devices in their own way, but ho...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is finally official and will be available around the globe starting August 21st. This new phone improves on almost every aspect over the original, delivers a beautiful 5.7-inch screen and premium design similar to the Galaxy S6...
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Built in speaker, mic and 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack.Networking: Integrated dual band WiFi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 LE and NFC.Software: Android OS 5.1 Lollipop with Samsung TouchWiz software. S Note, Action Memo, Multi-Window and various...
Beautiful redesign. Easier to hold. One of the best phone displays on the market...
Gone are the removable battery, microSD card slot and IR blaster. Expensive...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is the trimmest and best Note phone yet. The screen is as ever large but the phone's dimensions have become more manageable with each iteration. It's clearly the best looking Note phone; and I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't t...
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Its been quite some time since we've done a full-fledged written review. This is the perfect time to start back up. Recently Samsung revealed 2 new flagships to end the year out on w/ the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. They're pretty much the same...
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For the third time in a row now, Samsung is putting out a shiny jewel of a flagship smartphone — a glass-and-metal sandwich with curvy sides, vibrant colors, and very reflective finishes. We are talking about the Galaxy S8 and its bigger variant — the Ga...
Beautiful design, Tall display is great for text / Internet browsing / split screen, Has expandable storage, Waterand dustproof, Conventional display (flat, 16:9), Cheaper, S Pen, Frontfacing, hardware home button / fingerprint sensor...
Both the Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 5 were built to be the most advanced and most premium-looking handsets that Samsung is capable of producing at their respective times of release. For that reason, the S8+ is a futuristic-looking piece of mobile technolo...
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Samsung and Apple undoubtedly dominate the global smartphone market and they are responsible for some of the most popular mobile devices out there. There has been no shortage of accusations of copying and “inspiration” from either camp, but with Samsung d...
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Google's Nexus phones have had plenty of good things going for 'em over the years, but camera quality has never exactly been a top focus. At least, until now.With this year's new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P models, the Big G swears it's turning over a new leaf...
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Following my review of the Moto X Pure Edition, I've heard from a lot of folks asking for more comparisons between it and the similarly sized Galaxy Note 5.Specifically, many readers are wondering just how much better the Note's camera really is compared...
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Samsung has outdone themselves this time in this Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ launch campaign.First, they arranged an Unpacked live screening session with us media at a private location.Then, they passed around the actual launch units for an...
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Just weeks ago, Samsung launched two stellar flagship phones: the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ . Although neither phone is likely to improve Samsung's sinking profit margins, they're both worthwhile options for any Android fan in the market for a...
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 Single SIM Android 5.1 4G Micro-USB 4 GB 32 GB 3000 mAh Black Smartphones (SMN920BRFM)")
