Here are the essential specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5:
Galaxy Note 5 | |
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Screen Size
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5.7in
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Resolution
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1440x2560
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Display density
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529ppi
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Storage
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32GB
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Weight
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171g
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Processor
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Octa-Core 1.5/2.1GHz Exynos
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Rear Camera
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16MP
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Front Camera
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5MP
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Battery
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3000mAh
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Upsides: Why you'd want the Samsung Note 5
- Decent processor performance:
The Note 5 doesn't have the strongest benchmark figures amongst 2015
releases, but it's plenty powerful enough and you're unlikely to
experience any sense of lag for day-to-day tasks. Here's how the Samsung
Galaxy S6 compares to a range of popular premium handsets on our
standard benchmarks:
Handset Geekbench 3 Single Core (higher is better) Geekbench 3 Multi Core (higher is better) Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+14924893Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge13244626Google Nexus 6P12514597Samsung Galaxy Note 511113686Samsung Galaxy S613474569Apple iPhone 6S25404410Apple iPhone 6S Plus24914391Google Nexus 5X11883198 - Top-notch display: While it's the same size as its predecessor the Note 4, the display on the Note 5 is notably clearer and brighter, and easily viewed in a wide range of lighting conditions. That's especially welcome when you're dealing with a larger screen. The Note 5 is also slightly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, making it more pleasant to hold.
- Enhanced S-pen: The other key selling point for the Note is the integrated S-pen stylus. Enhancements for the Note 5 include the ability to customise the options for the Air Command menu which appears when you hover over the screen with the S-pen, and the option to scrawl memos using the stylus even when the phone is locked.
- Exceptional battery life:
The larger size for the Note range has always meant that it offers
solid day-long battery performance, and that continues with the Note 5,
which beats out most of the class of 2015 thanks to its 3000maH battery.
It can also charge extremely quickly with the supplied fast charger.
Here's how it rated using Geekbench's inbuilt battery test with the
screen dimmed:
Handset Geekbench 3 Battery Test Duration Geekbench 3 Battery Score Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+8:24:105041Apple iPhone 6S Plus7:48:104681Samsung Galaxy Note 59:18:005580Samsung Galaxy S66:51:304115Google Nexus 5X7:14:204062Google Nexus 6P6:39:203754Apple iPhone 6s3:52:102321
Downsides: Why you might not want the Samsung Note 5
- No removable battery: As with Samsung's Galaxy S6, there's no longer an option to swap out the battery (or simply remove it to force a reboot). The impressive battery performance means this won't be a huge issue for many users, but if you're a serious power hog it's worth bearing in mind.
- It's a big device: Not everyone is keen on phablet-sized phones, but in the Galaxy universe, if you want the S-Pen, you'll have to settle for the bigger screen.
- No expandable storage: There's no expandable storage option for the Galaxy Note 5, a frustration which is enhanced by the fact that only the 32GB variant has officially gone on sale in Australia.
Who is it best suited for? What are my other options?
If you want a large screen Samsung device, your main choices are the Note 5 or the Galaxy S6 Edge+. The Note 5 has slightly better battery life and offers the integrated S-Pen; the Edge+ offers the unusual side-of-screen interface. Both are solid choices, but if you're looking for a phone for productivity purposes, the Note 5 is a better fit.Other larger-screened handsets you might consider include the Google Nexus 6P and the LG G4. In the iPhone world, you're looking at the iPhone 6s Plus.
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