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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

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Pros

  • It works about as well as ever
  • solid
  • reliable and nonexplosive phone

Cons

  • slick plastic makes the phone even more slippery
  • it works only just after pulling out the S Pen
  • expandable storage has never been an option on iPhones

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 518 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Variants

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C 64GB
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  • 64 GB
Galaxy Note 5 128GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Galaxy Note 5 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Galaxy Note 5 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Pros

  • It works about as well as ever
  • solid
  • reliable and nonexplosive phone
  • ) helps keep things running smoothly
  • zippy navigation and detail-rich graphics
  • The colors reproduced faithfully
  • head-turning design
  • precise stylus and brilliant screen
  • wide color space and an essentially perfect contrast
  • Samsung has improved the performance of the internal SSD substantially
  • Camera quality is one of the best for a smartphone

Cons

  • slick plastic makes the phone even more slippery
  • it works only just after pulling out the S Pen
  • expandable storage has never been an option on iPhones
  • overly brightens the dark sky
  • Volume was weak
  • the storage situation is a bummer
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • score and contents below refer to an older Camera test protocol
  • autofocus is a little slow to trigger

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
518 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.1
CPU clock speed2.1 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos Octa 7420
GPU modelARM Mali-T760
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.9 f
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height6.03 in
Width3.0 in
Depth0.3 in
Weight6.03 oz
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Cellular
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density518.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Black
  • White
  • Grey
  • Pink
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Charging connection
  • USB
  • Wireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
Standby time336.0 h
Talk time21.0 h
Wireless charging standard
  • PMA
  • QI

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Q&A (27)

  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Note 5 waterproof?
    keeley
    over 1 year ago
    No.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Note 5 still get updates?
    rupert.damore
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung officially dropped support for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 series more than two years ago. The two lineups have enjoyed a couple of Android OS updates and numerous security patches throughout their lifetime, but surprisingly enough, their legacy is not entirely over.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest version of Android for Galaxy Note 5?
    robby
    over 1 year ago
    Android 7.0
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I fix my Galaxy Note 5 that wont turn on?
    lucius
    over 1 year ago
    If you find that your Note 5 has gone completely unresponsive, and it won't turn on when you press the Power button, don't panic. Potential solutions: Hold down Power and Volume down together for around ten seconds. The Note 5 should vibrate and reboot.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is a Note 5?
    craig.abshire
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (stylized as SΛMSUNG Galaxy Note5) is an Android-based phablet designed, developed, produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on 13 August 2015, it is the successor to the Galaxy Note 4 and part of the Samsung Galaxy Note series.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Note 5 still supported?
    marry.okon
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung officially dropped support for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 series more than two years ago. The two lineups have enjoyed a couple of Android OS updates and numerous security patches throughout their lifetime, but surprisingly enough, their legacy is not entirely over.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    mina
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy note 5 be charged wirelessly?
    micah_breitenberg
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    eduardo.hand
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 have ir blaster?
    michael_mann
    about 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 4g enabled?
    donetta_bergstrom
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Galaxy Note 5 is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT9 (452 Mbps).
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How many SIM cards does the Galaxy Note 5 have?
    kraig
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual SIM is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Galaxy Note 5 have a removable battery?
    robyn
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy Note 5 has a non-removable 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery and supports the Qi open interface standard.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elbert
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 a good phone?
    gregg.heathcote
    about 2 years ago
    If you don't mind the premium price, the Galaxy Note 5 is the best work phone there is. With a roomy 5.7-inch display, long battery life, blazing-fast multitasking, and Samsung's trademark S Pen stylus, the Note 5 is a smartphone that really can make you more productive.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cliff_treutel
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 support mhl?
    leota
    about 2 years ago
    The Note 5 does not support using an MHL adapter.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    maryjane.legros
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 4g?
    margene
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Galaxy Note 5 is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT9 (452 Mbps).
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    edmund
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 support jio sim?
    josiah
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note5 N920G supports Jio 4G on LTE Band 5 850 MHz and Band 40 2300 MHz. It will also support Jio 4G on LTE Band 3 1800 MHz only in some areas of India. Overall compatibililty of Samsung Galaxy Note5 with Jio is 100%.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    kimberely
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 has fingerprint?
    lee
    about 2 years ago
    A fingerprint is utilized to unlock the device.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    danilo.carroll
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 waterproof?
    davis_bartoletti
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung releases its latest phone in the note series and unlike its previous members, the latest gadget is not water and dust proof. The note 5 can take an occasional dip in the shower or in the water sink but do not expect it to work if it has been in the water for a long time.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    gertude_hegmann
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 support volte?
    yulanda
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It does.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    mia
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 water resistant?
    darwin.hamill
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung releases its latest phone in the note series and unlike its previous members, the latest gadget is not water and dust proof. The note 5 can take an occasional dip in the shower or in the water sink but do not expect it to work if it has been in the water for a long time.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cara
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy note 5 dual sim?
    ahmad
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual SIM is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    davis
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy note 5 in nigeria?
    gregg.heathcote
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Price in Nigeria ranges from N222,000 to N270,000.
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  • 0
    Votes
    esteban
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 have a sd card slot?
    sheilah.koss
    about 2 years ago
    There is no SD card slot on the Galaxy Note 5. However the Galaxy Note 5 as part of its design and concept are equipped with Storage capability of main ROM Memory of 32GB in size. NOTE : User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the phones features
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elidia_wisoky
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 5 support wireless charging?
    nathanael
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 support both WPC and PMA certified wireless charging technology, the device works with any wireless pad available in the market that supports WPC and PMA standards.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Note 5 camera good?
    garrett_nicolas
    over 1 year ago
    The Note 5's rear camera shoots 4K video at 30 frames per second and 1080p video at 60 frames per second, though the limited storage space is a key concern if you're capturing 2160p video files. The good news is that footage in either resolution looks great.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the highest Android version for Note 5?
    jay
    over 1 year ago
    Obviously the latest firmware update doesn't change the version of Android OS. The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 series continue to run Android 7.0 Nougat, and interestingly enough, they also retain the September 2018 security patch that was last released over two years ago.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you do a soft reset on a Galaxy Note 5?
    coy
    over 1 year ago
    If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Note 5 have a removable battery?
    edison
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy Note 5 has a non-removable 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery and supports the Qi open interface standard.
    Helpful?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (15)

4.2
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7
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Published: 27.08.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7
4.0

Phone size matters. Should you go big with the Galaxy Note 5 or play it safe with the more traditional Galaxy S7?

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.11.2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
4.5

Note 5 puts the phab in phablet with a stylus and stylish makeover

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
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The Verge
Published: 20.08.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

When all you have is a stylus, every problem looks like a S Note

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review | Stuff

Samsung's new flagship Note 5 phablet is here, and we're big fans

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 DxOMark Mobile report: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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Published: 28.12.2015
DxOMark Mobile report: Samsung Galaxy Note 5

DxOMark has published the test results for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 camera.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (AT&T) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.08.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (AT&T) Review
4.0

As long as price is no object, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is the most powerful phablet you can buy on AT&T.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Top-end specs and stylus trump big-screen rivals, but you'll pay a bundle for incremental upgrades
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CNET
Published: 18.10.2016
Top-end specs and stylus trump big-screen rivals, but you'll pay a bundle for incremental upgrades

The Note 5 boasts a redesigned stylus and a giant screen -- and a price tag to match. It has a few flaws, and this modest upgrade of last year's Note will feel the heat from a growing battalion of cheaper competitors.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
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Android Authority
Published: 03.09.2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

Does the latest addition to the Galaxy Note family prove to be a worthy upgrade? We find out in this comprehensive Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review!

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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Published: 14.03.2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (Mobile Phone): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 77 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Reviews, Pricing, Specs
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Engadget
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Reviews, Pricing, Specs
4.6

Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Review: Note the style
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Published: 09.10.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Review: Note the style
4.1

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Note 5 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) Smartphone Review
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Published: 30.08.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) Smartphone Review
4.4

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A (Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa, ARM Mali-T760 MP8, 5.7", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review: the same but an awful lot better
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Published: 01.05.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review: the same but an awful lot better
4.0

Take Note - we love this phone

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note V Mobile review: ‘Phabulous’ mobile image quality
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Published: 23.12.2015
Samsung Galaxy Note V Mobile review: ‘Phabulous’ mobile image quality

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