Galaxy Note 5 vs LG G4: What Makes A Phablet? | Pocketnow

[@En4cer2K9]

I played with the Note 5, S6+, and the G4 in a T-Mobile store the other day. For some reason, the G4 just doesn't seem to have "it" to me. If I HAD to choose one out of the two, I'd still pick the Note 5 even without the expandability.

[@aiman8588]

Same.

[@pp3k3jamail]

of course the lg g4 is not in the note class. the lg g4 competitor is the s6. wait till lg releases there phablet then comeback.

[@randomdude1251]

mike white The g4 is considered a phablet it has a 5.5 inch screen

[@pp3k3jamail]

Random dude it not a phablet

[@randomdude1251]

mike white Yes it is the 6plus has a 5.5 inch screen and it is a phablet.

[@LukeBaatjies-LBN4K]

These butt jokes upset me, BUTT who am I to judge?

[@loftysangar]

Luke Baatjies oO

[@marvinzimmerman1878]

+Altin “Wait for it” The 1st You're*

[@antoniewright3983]

+Mario Weenersnetchal *Bought mine on Amazon has the best price: **BesterReviews.blogspot.com** hope help !!!!!!!

[@MySavageDynasty]

my comments were on pocket now, WINNING

[@huynhtranhung]

jbuggieee Congrats on your succeed in life! XD

[@KennyCheng]

Sir, today is your day. Take full advantage of it, seize the day.

[@esther7976]

I noticed it by your picture congrats

[@MySavageDynasty]

Ryan Origin thank you

[@MySavageDynasty]

Kenny Cheng I will lol

[@servel2]

How about we keep our note 4 instead.

[@jonesnj07]

Sergio Velasco ugh...

[@servel2]

Nathan Jones stalking me I see.

[@jonesnj07]

Sergio Velasco Nah we just watch the same videos don't flatter yourself, btw i love how when i gave you proof of everything earlier about the g4 and moto x leather failing you just ignored me then lol. cute.

[@feffrey81]

That we will.

[@rmm305]

please do so I can get my note 5 tomorrow morning lol

[@oromoto]

I think I am liking the G4 better for the price...

[@Mx._Jess]

don't rule out the moto x style though.

[@oromoto]

Jesse McClure Actually I am getting the new Moto X!!

[@Mx._Jess]

you mean the moto x play? cuz the style isn't out yet. either way I'd like to hear what you think of it because moto's (next to iPhones) are my favorite phones.

[@oromoto]

Jesse McClure Actually Moto Style, should be out early September.

[@hamim7851]

I had a g4 for a bit and its ok

[@Ranblv]

Because there is a huge price difference LG wins although it has less features.

[@jonesnj07]

***** no it doesn't win becuase it's cheaper lol

[@zeliph]

***** Just add 3rd party apps to the LG to compensate some of that.

[@Ranblv]

+Nathan Jones if you have limitless budget maybe it doesn't. where I live the note cost twice as the G4.

[@jonesnj07]

***** that doesn't mean the g4 is just automatically better because its cheaper, it just means it's cheaper, nothing to with budegt when comparing the phones, that only applies when purchasing.

[@Ranblv]

+Nathan Jones And why do you figure people are comparing phones for? for bragging rights on who's got the bigger phone? choosing the best purchase is the main reason most users compare phones unless they are 12 and want to web fight with other kids on the internet on who has the cooler phone.

[@karkinissan]

Him opening that G4 back cover on that rough surface. The movement. Cringe!!

[@AlexHadfield]

I prefer the iPhone 6 Plus. Even though it doesn't have many "Phablet" features.

[@AlexHadfield]

I just like the bigger screen.

[@ERMO6627]

Shill

[@adnamamedia]

Alex Hadfield Why tf do you watch PocketNow if you have an iPhone. The only people who get iPhones are people who don't know what they want, and don't know what they are buying.

[@jordanjenkins9567]

Superdawg FiveSixSeven You don't have to be rude just because you don't agree with his choice in phone.

[@jackjohnson3024]

I'm going to disagree, I think people buy iPhones because they are consistent, and offer greater performance in single core applications AKA most applications most people use.

[@IRLtrolls]

I'm a long time Galaxy user. I've had the S1, S3, Note 3, Note 4.... Then I saw what Sammy was doing to the note 5 with the glass back and no SD slot so I abandoned ship and went for the G4. After two months of dealing with its lackluster screen resolution and brightness and pathetic 120+ minute "quick charge" I returned it and I'm posting from the Note 5... This phone is absolutely fantastic. There is no competition between AMOLED and IPS LCD. The LCD runs hot and drains your battery and it doesn't preforme as well as the AMOLED.

[@J-izzy]

On the camera departement i give it to the LG G4 its soo good

[@jonesnj07]

Jibreen Dilmohamud really?

[@J-izzy]

Nathan Jones yes its worth it

[@jonesnj07]

Jibreen Dilmohamud no i mean to me the note 5 looked better in all but 1 photo to me

[@XspaceXgoatX]

+SammyT I use a G4 because I'm not a huge fan of touchwiz or physical buttons (personal preference) and I've never had an issue with focus. if you did you can just manually focus the shot.

[@user-nl8nw6es8d]

+Jibreen “JBRHD” Dilmohamud Are you blind? The Note 5 crushes the G4 in the camera test. It's much clearer, sharper, and brighter than the G4.

[@racea.t6531]

done with samsung i just switched to LG a week ago and love it plus i still get a removable battery and expandable storage

[@racea.t6531]

Tony S. As samsung fans were know stranger to plastic phones or laggy softwear and to be honest LG built better then the samsung plastic phones at least the G3 and G4 are.....Anyways i haven't had any lag yet so im good

[@BertoJA876]

RACE A.T did u do the promo..? www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/cover-promo

[@racea.t6531]

Robert Lodge​ nah i didnt cause i got a G3 unlocked not the G4 and bought an extra battery loving the phone tho

[@tattoocream]

+Sebby !! i have g4 and i just bought qualcomm 2.0 charger (since g4 support quick charging) and i charge phone in 40 minutes from 20 to 80% ...

[@tattoocream]

***** Common man...you really see difference in speed g4 and s6?You call phone faster just because its open application one third of a second faster then other?I guess you are one that buy new phone just because of that... What about ram menagment on lg ,and less bloatware,oh yea and expand storage to 2 tb ..And yes,full charge is 1 hour and 10 minutes ...charger was 15 dolars on ebay.At least if my battery die i can easy buy new one and replace..

[@iowaadventures4701]

I'll take the G 4 over the note 5. The removable battery and SD card is that important to me.

[@jonesnj07]

Marty Anderson cute.

[@saggoku7295]

***** If you already have a decent phone it would be best to wait it out till next year. I have a Note 2 still gets the job done just feel like it's time to upgrade. Gonna wait and see what LG has to offer in the fall might just go with them.

[@saggoku7295]

***** I wish I could do that as it really is the best phone out there just lacks the versatility that some people like myself need. I kill two 3100mah batteries with my note2 and it was a 720p screen... Yea I know I'm a rare bread.

[@saggoku7295]

***** I like the Note5 design just not a fan of a glass back. Though a skin on the glass back would make it bearable. When rumors about a 4100mAh battery, I really was ready to get the Note 5.

[@lololololololol444]

Same

[@Dltreviews]

I love that curved glass on the back, I've always wanted that in a phone and THOSE BEZELS THO. Great video Man!!!

[@paxtonb7202]

I must be the only person that LOVES the LG's UI

[@CapitaineDolphin]

I went from an LG G3 to a Note5, but will be returning the Note tomorrow to get a G4. I miss the IR Blaster and the camera just takes phenomenal shots. The amoled display on the Note5 looks amazing, but I noticed some minor uneven white balance which I find too distracting. I will miss the crazy fast fingerprint sensor on the Note 5 though.

[@45richardpurcell]

ok that's it. going from my note 2 to the LG4.

[@jonesnj07]

Richard Purcell did you watch the video?

[@lololololololol444]

+Nathan Jones pretty sure he did

[@saggoku7295]

Richard Purcell There are rumors about LG releasing a phone that competes with the Note line. I would wait till fall... I'm on a note 2 also.

[@jonesnj07]

Miguel Angel Cadavid Parra So the g4 was wrecked in the comparisson, so the op seems a bit strange considering.

[@saggoku7295]

Nathan Jones It is subjective which phone is better. Your personal needs will determine what's the best option. The LG G4 is a well rounded phone with options the Note 5 lacks.

[@SebastianChavezBowtied]

Camera: Samsung = Lg Software: Samsung > Lg Hardware: Lg = More, Samsung = Prettier Smacktalk: Samsung < Lg

[@kadeneharvey7292]

True.

[@xyhil]

Sebastian Chavez TouchWiz loses in every aspect.

[@SebastianChavezBowtied]

***** I'm using a G4 and I gotta say touchwiz brings more to the table and is a bit more polished

[@duttyow709]

+Epicshawty did you see the lag/reload on the G4 when entering the app tray in the beginning of the video?

[@MetalNeo91]

***** TouchWizz has been update a lot dude.

[@sergeigarcia186]

Just got a Note 4 for $500. 5.1.1 update just arrived and finally got it's touchwiz software to match the Note 5/S6 in speed. The QHD Super Amoled display is still gorgeous to look at, Camera performance is pretty much on par with the Note 5 (even PocketNow recognizes this), and I get to keep the removable back and battery, which reminds me I need to order the anker 6400mah battery replacement for my Note 4. IMO, the Note 4 is by far the best all round smartphone right now.

[@sulamanshah6090]

How much screen on time do you get with the note 4's stock battery?

[@baudilus]

For that price difference, you can buy a smart watch and a cheap backup phone and still have change. wow.

[@iReturnV1deotapes]

The only problems I can think of in regards to LG, is that the vertical placement of the buttons on the back rather than the sides, prevents the battery from being bigger than it has potential to be. If they did away with that and put them on the sides like every other phone maker, they'd have a lot of room for extra juice. Not only that, but placing the speakers on the front would not only serve to enhance battery size as well, but would give a clear edge to speaker quality over the Note. Everything else is damn near perfect. And that authentic leather back? Keep that up LG. I want to see that become a standard on your devices. I'll never understand how glass and aluminium are considered "premium", but authentic vegetable tanned leather isn't? Pulling out a phone from your pocket adorned in leather is about as fashionable as you can get. That's designer quality ingenuity. AND it serves a practical purpose. Keep that up and I'll have no problems moving over to you guys next year.

[@SilverLakeKingdom]

New LG G4 comes in box with 2 batteries, 32gb microSD card,2 battery covers and special LG box charger for second battery. If you don't get these inside the box then it was taken out by seller. Make sure all of the above included.

[@ramonteuling672]

i'd choose the lg g4 over the note 5. no ram management problems better camera sd card removable battery. but it all comes down to personal preference

[@emilyparrott01224]

I have the G4 and I love the way the leather backing feels (mine came in black though). I also prefer the look of the G4 over the Note 5, just because I don't like my screen really bright. I do wish that the G4 had more multitasking options, because that would just make life easier.

[@sterlingcooper1]

Love your review style! Covers the everything, and the summing up is always very helpful! Keep up the good work!

[@osama_jason]

The RAM optimization on the G4, although it's only 3GB, it does swipe the 4GB of the note 5! I've moving with the note series from 2 till 4, but I'm done with it! Samsung phones states lagging a while later... I'm disappointed because of those RAM issues, looks like they ain't gonna get fixed ever! Can't wait for the next G4 pro, Huawei Nexus and the HTC O2

[@clickrick39]

I just upgraded my note 4 to the 5 today. I'm very impressed actually. This thing is faster and smoother than any nexus I've used. Looks great, especially with some awesome themes, and most surprisingly, I've been watching hd KZbin for about an hour now and my battery has only dropped 4%...

[@myronify1]

alot of people are caught up about not having a removable battery and expandable storage. when I bought my note 3 those things weren't the reason I bought the note. I bought it because it was different and the note series has maintained its identity with the s-pen and it's features. so although I miss the expandable storage I still love the note 5

[@valencianoflx]

You just made my day @MichaelFisher with the "butt" part hahaha

[@X2GO.official]

i picked the Note 5. G4 was overheating for me near the volume buttons. Went back to sprint to get it replaced, it was a tad bit better but still is hot! i paid 35 for restocking fee to get the note 5 and this is the best phone i ever had since the galaxy s4!

[@pingpong1138]

I always go on screen buttons, these can be hidden when gaming or watching videos allowing for the screen to stay the same size while the phone being smaller

[@1mlb704]

Your reviews keep getting better this was very fun to watch!

[@greywolf0819]

My previous phone was a Galaxy Note 2. It stopped working and when I got a new phone I decided to get the LG G4. It's a fantastic phone. The thing is, I don't really care for the extra Note features. When I had the Note 2, the s-pen and the multi-window seemed exciting at first, but over time I just stopped using them, I didn't need them. I don't use the multi-window and the native note app on the G4 either. The G4 is a good phone with a big gorgeous screen, it's cheaper than the S6 and Note 5, and it still has a removable battery and a place for a micro sd card, which are actually important to me.

[@SICARIOx7]

I have both and man they perform excellent the cameras are on another level especially the g4

[@shahulhusman]

I have a g3..got a free battery and charger last year. It's great to be able to pop it in at the end of a work day and have a full battery for the rest of the day

[@TSMSQ]

The G3 battery isn't user replaceable. Soo....

[@metsfan241996]

YazeedSaber the g2 wasnt replacable. the g3 is....

[@shahulhusman]

What? I believe your confused. You pull the backplate off and replace in 2 seconds..same place like in the g4 video you just watched.

[@TSMSQ]

Oh shit. I made a fool of myself! My bad.

[@shahulhusman]

Meh.. Happens to everyone. I'm debating the note 5 or g4..g4 is too similar to my g3 I think .. Note is killing me with no battery swap/SD card. Gotta see the new nexus and decide I guess. Maybe a note 4/ notes edge..

[@anndrew39893]

The "problem" of the LG G4 is that it is not sure which market it wants to be in, G4 wants to compete with the Note series and the S series at the same time ..

[@anndrew39893]

i really want to know what happened to that "LG NOTE" that was leaked on the internet a wile ago ( that g3 whit a stylus ) and why did LG buy the "Note" name if they don't use it !?

[@anndrew39893]

or a better easier way would be to put a stylus on the LG G PRO series and call it a day ;-) There ! I single handedly solved LG's problem with marketing and targeting consumers :))))

[@Gravage]

Michael, any thoughts on the aggressive memory management that plagues the GS6? Does the Note 5 have the same issue?

[@ananthu07]

+Will Frame Phonebuff has uploaded a speed test.(Spoiler: YES)

[@skyMcWeeds]

***** For shame, could this be a TouchWiz optimization issue? because my coworkers G4 can keep more apps open while the S6 can barely even keep a few apps and Clash of Clans without needing to reload.

[@ananthu07]

OBG Jay Most probably that is the case. It is not problem with google since 5.1.1. I have Z3 compact and it has no such issue in 5.1.1

[@Gravage]

***** that's extremely unfortunate, but not unexpected. What's the point in putting 4 GB of RAM in a phone and then not allowing it to use it? In the GS6, it was the memory values they had set in the build.prop file. I was hoping maybe they would come to their senses by the time the Note was released, but apparently not. I suspect they're doing it for battery life reasons: Keep apps from running the background so the smaller battery doesn't matter as much.

[@ananthu07]

***** But in this review, it is said that the battery life is around the same as G4. Both has 3000mah battery.So I don't see a point in closing background apps. They better fix it soon.

[@elsamuraiguapo]

Putting the lack of expandability aside, I'm really not a fan of the iPhone type unibody glass/metal design of the S6 and the Note 5 (which is just a blown up S6). Not only are they fingerprint magnets and very fragile, but they are also very easy to have slip out of your hand. The G4 with its leather back options is definitely the more attractive device. I have the yellow leather back on mine and I can assure you it catches people's attention far more than any other phone. It looks like a yellow motorcycle jacket; it's pretty damn sick.

[@TechMau]

I really like the last phrase haha... Good comparation michael! I'm going for the next big thing

[@FireFistMario]

Could you please do a comparison between the Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus? Been wanting to see both go head to head

[@nitropioO]

I'm particularly happy with the performance of the on paper much slower SD808 and multitasking capabilities. Got my Google Now launcher installed and it's all good. But what really shocks me is the difference in display brightness

[@pfd1970]

Excellent comparison Michael. As it happens I just won a G4 (using a G3 now) but have yet to take ownership. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it. I've been chewing on becoming a Note owner since the 3 but (and even after your review) I'm still chewing...

[@Filtaido]

Performance, camera, screen quality, and battery life.

[@Itaintyouitsme]

Wish Google didn't remove Google Plus integration from KZbin. I feel like the view count has gone down since then. Great comparison M. Fisher.

[@Madmike-dy7pg]

Why does everyone cry about not being able to swap out an SD card or battery? Who needs more than 64 gigs on a MOBILE device? And who needs more than one day of charge? Seem like features that are... not really needed or are necessary.

[@85hassant]

***** you said we can change the back of the G4 in it will be wireless charging but you forgot to say the Note 5 have built in wireless charging. i think it slipped out of your mind. keep up the good work ;)

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

I wonder why AT&T always charges more for the phones at full price...

[@troylester6020]

I got the note 5 first day and it's comes with wireless charging and fast charging so that kind of makes up for the removal battery and another thing about the camera that lg has over the note is pixels I wanna say or maybe it's just the laser focus if u zoom in on the g4 it's still crisp but zooming in on any galaxy or note it starts to blurr like always

[@kylereyes7354]

Now brand new LG G4 is only $165 on eBay.

[@kylereyes7354]

There's no 2015 smartphone can beat note 5.

[@anthonyj810]

+Kyle Reyes For the price the G4 wins easily. $360 for the cheapest note 5 used on eBay.

[@anthonyj810]

***** It's not that much better, the UI is really the only thing that would make me want it over the G4. Specs wise they're barely different. If you wanna spend $200 extra for a better looking UI then go ahead.

[@hussguy1990]

nexus 6p

[@64-bits46]

Doesn't own anything, it is superior but not double the price superior.

[@phxdesertsnowman]

I have always loved the Note series. one of the features that is turning me away is that they removed the IR blaster. I have kids and lose the remotes often. So I depend on this.... So I am torn between S6 Edge and LG G4.

[@dan1996DO]

This comparison is actually very close and like Michael said, it comes down to personal preference. For me, having the beefier Exynos processor and S-pen is a really nice addition, but then again so is the expandability of the G4 - when my battery goes bad over time i can just swap it (because i hold on to my phones for a long time). The camera is my priority and since they're so evenly matched the solution is simple. Wait and see what microsoft brings to the table in a few months.

[@zaidavais4949]

I made a big mistake when i sold my g3 and purchased a note 4 but immediately giving it back and taking note 3 because i thought saving few bucks for note 5 will be great since note 3 and note 4 performance difference isn't that big and i will install custom roms and rock it.Unfortunately after seeing Samsung removing all those features which actually made Samsung phones stand above from the rest of the competition like sd and removable storage.I don't really care about removable battery but can't compromise on sd since in most of the countries you don't have high Internet speeds to use those useless clouds.I wish i should have retained note 4.But still happy because my note 3 is giving me enough speed and performance that i require. Samsung better listen to your fans or have the same faith like Nokia had. You aren't apple and don't try to become apple.

[@adnamamedia]

Perfect comparison! I have the LG G4, myself. I got it before the Note 5 came out though. But even now I still prefer the G4 over most other phones. I love the removable back. I refuse to buy any phone without a removable back.

[@kadeneharvey7292]

Yeah you stick with the G4, great phone. It's practically one of the only high end Android flagships left with a Removable battery and SD Card.

[@ABlackPatriot]

My current phone is an LG Flex (original), my previous phone was an LG Optimus G. A sealed Android phone is nothing new to me so the Note 5 looks awesome.

[@AlFatihaOnRS]

I really don't care about expandability,I don't see why people need to have full seasons of TV shows and movies stored on their phones when streaming content is so easy now adays. Most people have access to wifi or mobile data the majority of the time so I really don't think it's that big of an issue, except of course the rare occasion when your on a 10 hour flight or something. Also, from my experiences files tend to get corrupt on micro sd cards and the internal memory is much quicker at R/W. And as far as the removable battery, I have never carried a spare battery and honestly I don't know anyone who has either. If you are so concerned about needing more battery you can either get a charging case or a power bank. In my opinion the Note 5 is a great upgrade from last year and I'm glad they made the choices that they did.

[@pp3k3jamail]

you do realize alot of people don't have unlimited data to just stream muson spodify or Google music or beats music etc all day. when you're music is on the sd card you don't have to worry about a good internet connection or using your data because you music is on you sd card. also people don't want their photos on the cloud.

[@AlFatihaOnRS]

+mike white Most songs are about 5-10mb, you could have thousands and still have plenty of space with 32/64gb of storage. And as far as the photos go,I don't like using the cloud either but once I get a few hundred pictures I always transfer them to my pc,just in case my phone gets stolen I don't want to have lost thousands of pictures. Plus, if your device gets stolen and you have a password your photos are safe, with SD cards all the thief has to do is remove your card and he has all your personal photos and videos.

[@roaddogg800]

Really like my LG G4, that leather back is awesome and the ability to swap out a fresh battery is very helpful. Can't beat the camera either!

[@nayanpradhan3120]

When is the LG G4 after the buzz ?

[@hellrider7s922]

you forgot to speak about some little thing that made me love last year's G3 and really makes me wonder if the note can do any similar one of them is the quick call answering thing ( all I have to do is to pot in on my ear or flip it on the table and it will do everything else if you know what I mean ) also the LG keyboard is still funn to use so the G4 is'nt the less useful phone to me .. I think that both of the phones are just as helpful and easy to use .. it's just that each one shins in different areas

[@LookItIsHope]

I don't understand the whole "phablets replace tablets" talk. I have never thought that in any shape or form. I just like stuff with big displays. I happily have my G4 (if you even consider it a phablet) and my Surface Pro 3. While yes, I know that the Surface Pro 3 is a hybrid laptop/tablet, but if I didn't have the SP3, I'd probably still have another tablet to go along with it.

[@Mr123awesomecoolio]

this is kinda unrelated, but can someone tell me why removable batteries in phones are pretty small and thin (size wise), but a battery case has to be so heavy and massive (even if its the same capacity)? i know it needs room on the bottom of the case for the ports, but i dont really understand how the thin battery and its technology have to be put in such a bulky package. thanks for any answers

[@Christian5916]

OMG!!!! Stop with the "Butt" pics it's killing me lol

[@unimatrix82]

at least with the G4 you have options as different ROMS go, with the samsung depending on what network you have you may be able to do the same. Ill be hanging onto my unlocked tmobile s5 running cyanogenmod :D

[@azimshaikh5091]

Why would you not point out note5's wireless charging feature, instead you showed that lg is capable of doing it with some tweaks. That's not fair to be honest as it's one key selling point of note5

[@Vscounter]

Once you mentioned the $300 difference, it beats me again about getting the Note 5. I've been stressing on this lol.

[@andresgonzalez6230]

Did he really just say that notes don't have a remote app built in to it

[@DasnarkyRemarky]

Ok, so from an enthusiast's and a power user's point of view there is nothing better than the Note 5. Its worth the extra 3 benjamins. BUTT, someone please tell me whether that enclosed battery on the Note 5 will still hold charge well beyond 2 years or will its capacity to hold charge decrease noticeably after say a year?

[@pierrehamenya2275]

on every speed test i've seen, the not 5 seems to struggle in multitasking despite it's 4 gigs of ram and the g4 always catches it up because of multitasking

[@Lucretia019]

Awesome review. Period. Only good information and the best ideas/opinions and even angles in your videos Michael! Thank you, really I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the excellent work. PV

[@Rocknium1]

7:11 he said "but" and boom a creepy male butt 😂😂 I died laughing

[@ooharloo]

I could live without the battery replacement but no memory expansion and worse yet, no IR blaster is a deal breaker for me. I use my phone on a regular as my remote at home. but the note 5 sure is purdy when it's not covered in fingerprints. I'll stick with my G4 :D

[@bayotte4]

G4 with Nova launcher (paid version). I know myself well enough to know that I won't exploit the S-pen to its full potential. I also like the 20mp camera, even though Samsung has been the benchmark for camera quality. Difficult choice, but I like LG's hardware , expandable storage, interchangeable battery and the back covers does it for me.

[@Rico0oG]

I have the LG g pro 2 and i love the back buttons with the back led notifications too. I was looking for an upgrade and though about the Note 5 but after i saw it i was like meh. Now im looking forward for the LG g4 pro/ G pro 3 not sure if they're the same device or totally different ones.

[@salimelyabouri]

No cats were harmed in the making of this video XD

[@BattleKai]

G4 is more like my type of phone, non on screen navigation buttons are always in the way when I need my thumb to rest somewhere around the bezels.

[@Stardust-ox4fh]

You should make LG V10 vs Note 5

[@ruzzelladrian907]

I have a 5.5" Zenfone 3 and it I just realized I entered the Phablet territory. I've been using my new phone for 20 days, and it's just starting to sink in.

[@tiagoaguiar9534]

Note 5 -> Nice build BUTT G4 FTW -> smaller, micro sd card, camera (just to name a phew) Awesome comparison, Captain 👍

[@SergiioMan]

"BUT" hahahaha... good one Michael!!

[@Weazell]

I have the G4 for my work phone and Note 4 for my personal phone and I would never consider the G4 over the Note 5. As tired of Android as I am, the G4 overall feels like settling, even when comparing it to my Note 4. It's a good phone and a great camera, but the notes are great phones AND cameras

[@sydguitar99]

The fingerprint sensor wasn't mentioned

[@chesz11]

The spare battery is so 2000, we're already 2015 many smartphone users are using battery bank. But, LG G4 is almost at par with Note 5 or S6 egde +. Still, i'd go for Sammy even though im not a fan of both smartphones.

[@samsunglg6671]

And of course, the removable battery on both devices are important features.

[@MegaSasukeAmaterasu]

Good comparation but you could have included some night shots in manual mode. That is where the G4 camera wins by a wide margin. I have one. I know hehe.

[@C3rlD]

As for what makes a phablet? Its multitasking and its stylus. Not its former features on the back. Simple.

[@kenzaki6677]

Honestly Michael voice sound like Ironman right?

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

Basically the only thing the g4 has over the note 5 is the removal back cover.. Video should've been 15 seconds long.

[@tuki3220]

I cringed HEAVILY when I saw you retiring the backpanel and battery from that poor G4 over concrete....

[@derobertonpoint]

I have the #G4 & the only minor problems is limited apps while running dual window & the UI which is why I use Nova Launcher everything else is absolutely perfect

[@relnath]

Personally I am not convinced the LPDDR 4 ram in the Note 5 makes a difference in speed and smoothness. Dont get me wrong, I love samsung and am currently using my Note 3 to type this comment out. I'm just saying that the smoothness may be caused by other factors like the software. Also LG has a damn strong showing this year.

[@porscheoscar]

The new Samsung phones look great. but I'm going for LG G4 Pro for removable battery and SD card. These are must haves, especially for people with limited data plans and those who hate carrying around power banks or worrying about battery life.

[@cryptooverland1666]

Note is/was the king of the phablets. The Note 5 knocked it down a peg with no removable battery or expandable storage but the king still reigns supreme

[@SebastianBlix]

Thank you for the excellent comparison. I have an LG G4, and had been considering jumping ship back to Samsung. Had. Thanks again!

[@IsaacJohnsonKingCardio]

the Samsung Galaxy note 5 is better than the iphone 6s +

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

I love my G4. Mostly because it's NOT a same ol' Sammy. LG is the biggest Android competition Sammy has. That says a hell of a lot about how far LG has come along in one year since the disheartening G3.

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

And then there's the V10! I mean...... Fuggedaboudit

[@ezduzit2521]

If LG had AMOLED screens than I'd jump ship from the Note 4.

[@romanvelitskiy]

Michael Fisher's cat looks like him :o

[@zactheandroidmack]

Yet another good comparison. Note 5 trumps the G4.

[@lololololololol444]

Yup definitely getting the g4 in 2 weeks

[@notrealsaga]

Micheal is the best member of pocketnow, I like this report in every way

[@DanteFlores]

he forgot bout the color spectrum sensor on the camera

[@1l2g3d]

Soooo upgrade from my note 4 for glass build, a little better camera, more ram and lighter software? No thanks, I'll wait for the Note 6 or G5