iPhone 6s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Comparison Smackdown

[@MrSteveb1]

I have the 6S Plus in space grey, I like the black bezels vs white. I love this phone and I used to be an android fan boy! I love the speed, camera and battery life of this device. I flat out works well every time. No complaints. I think wireless charging is overrated so I don't miss not having that feature. I still like Android, but for now, I am happy with my 6S plus. Thanks Lisa for doing great informative reviews!

[@mykelc205]

Remember when Apple heads made fun of big phones..

[@MichaelLesesne]

next up they'll have a "stylus"

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Apollo PigOut I don't hug walls.

[@NYT_KNG]

+Apollo PigOut wireless fast charing tho.

[@malamute4793]

+The Artist Formerly Known As.. is aple big phone?

[@victor7210]

Yeah but people want it, so..

[@47crazed]

this channel made me upgrade from 6 plus to note 5. i returned the note 5 four days later... it has great specs but android just fucks it up.

[@94mac]

what was wrong with it?

[@pacomacman]

+47crazed Exactly... most people that give both platforms a go usually come to the same conclusion. If you asked developers which platform they prefer or which is the faster and they were being honest they would also favour iOS. The problem is many developers are scared to admit it...

[@Black0wt20]

+47crazed I am curious as to how you came up with that opinion as well. What was your experience?

[@dan428]

+47crazed the robust iOS platform is the main reason I'm switching from galaxy S5 to new iphone 6s. apple's iOS is just so seamless compared to android's hacked together mess.

[@dan428]

+Pacomac yeah developers almost always prefer iOS except for some functions which are limited to developers on iOS without jailbreak. but overall it's much better to develop for which is why the apps are so much better vs. android apps

[@MisterJAG2]

Lisa, good review but you should've mentioned the Note 5's fast charging and wireless charging capability. This technology really separates the Samsung from the iPhone.

[@KeMiHaLo]

She also didn't go into how awesome multi window is. I'm watching this video on YT while scrolling through IG & FB. That is, and has been, a major plus for Samsung.

[@PumatSol]

+jag21979 Fast charging is great, I don't think wireless charging is gonna make anyone switch though.

[@josiahturner1433]

Not rlly wired charge is superior to wireless and fast charge is meh fast charge is just a more powerful brick that u can plug an iphone charger into anyway

[@josiahturner1433]

+KeMiHaLo yea but their all probs squished cuz.. Phone not big tablet

[@josiahturner1433]

666NedFlanders I hear the iPhone 7 will have wireless charging that's actally useful

[@KevinBragdon]

I have the Note 5. But the new iPhone looks good, too.

[@Battledongus]

+Kevin Bragdon No it doesnt.

[@jacure123]

+Allan Curtis true dat, the iturd is fat and ugly.

[@shirke01]

+Kevin Bragdon Do you have a issue with overheating in Note 5? My Note 5 overheating.

[@KevinBragdon]

+Shirke M I haven't experienced that. Could be your case if you use one. I did have overheating issue on my S5 while running certain apps.

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Shirke M might be a glitch somewhere

[@jacure123]

note 5 is gorgeous!

[@BenMJay]

So was Marilyn Monroe, but boy she was messed up inside.

[@mickeyp-f5435]

+BenMJay lmfao

[@MysticalMastodon]

+BenMJay hahahaha OMFG....

[@BenMJay]

+Matthew “The Original Black Bean” Gonzales hahahahhaha! OMFG!

[@madscientist5786]

Amazing Video as always!

[@gurisuperfreak1046]

Ive just met you here browsing through youtube. You're awesome!! :) Subscribed.

[@dreammessenger1893]

Love your videos as always sister.

[@IrwinFPV]

Lisa I always love your reviews. been an iPhone user/developer for years and I just picked up the note and it's incredible. both have pros and cons but it's really nice to see how android and especially samsung have matured to bring such a great user experience. kudos to both! I am loving the android though!

[@utubepunk]

I picked the Note Edge.

[@mobiletechreview]

+utubepunk One of my favorite phones of 2014, the Note Edge.

[@krisnaive]

+MobileTechReview :Lisa, excellent video comparison. I wanted to ask you, which camera is better the 16 megapixel on the note5 or the 12 megapixel on the 6s plus?

[@yayadu13OM]

+krisnaive I've already test both, and I can tell you that the note 5 are clearly better compared to the iPhone 6s ... But the iPhone stay excellent ...

[@tooakki]

I purchased the Note Edge as well, I just wish it didn't have so many issues, maybe it's just me. Great phone though.

[@helenmcmillian4440]

+utubepunk www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007G94HOI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007G94HOI&linkCode=as2&tag=4328-20&linkId=RPIFCIUGHB5YRVSR

[@i3theanswer]

Lisa, good choice of smackdowns as always. Just a little suggestion on the videos however... It has been getting a little too much talking rather than actual demos. For example a fun test would be side by side quick show of the speed comparison of the finger print sensor or a few side-by-side pics for camera comparison. Just a few suggestions, thanks for the work!

[@cosmin3266]

Lisa, please, add timecode to your videos. You're still on the top of YT reviewers.

[@parans]

hahaha the comment at the end. Great review as always, Lisa!

[@SyazrulSyah]

Please get and review the LG V10, Lisa. I believe you're the best person to review that beast of a phone especially all the camera capabilities.

[@SandeepDan]

I have note 5 brought last week and I have iphone 6 for more than a year. I am heavy user and note 5 already started showing lags especially after playing heavy games or using heavy games. Where as iPhone is 128 GB version were I have 157 apps installed almost used 80% of storage and still running smooth as it was when I brought it last year.

[@Lovejazz01]

I'm m pretty satisfied with my 6 plus that I just got in February (128gb gold), but I wouldn't mind having the 6s Plus if hadn't upgraded (from my iPhone 5 64gb) , most comparisons between Sammy and Apple are for mid ground phone users who've had both systems, but most users never even consider switching from they're preferred operating system/brand (just as you said in this video Lisa) , I have no problem with all of my apple products in my household....Lisa is still the best detailed tech reviewer in my opinion (btw Lisa have you met Saabkyle04? You two are the best indept reviewers of anything on KZbin in my opinion also!)

[@MichaelLesesne]

lol team Note5 all day. I had an iPhone user insult Android today. basically using the operating system synonymously with my phone. I had to correct them by stating I own a Galaxy, not an "android"

[@kevinliu8915]

Lol stock android is much better than touch wiz, it's pretty much a known fact

[@mythiclegend7016]

Galaxy or not in the beginning samsung ripped off apple, and apple has 3D touch and guess who's going to copy them again?

[@MichaelLesesne]

+MythicLegend air view > 3d touch

[@junlajot1864]

+MythicLegend Samsung Force. LOL.

[@Chance57]

Android has supported it since 2.0 (2009) and Huawei already uses it. How is Android copying a feature they already have? It's a gimmick that long touch replaces easily with the added benefit of you not having to worry about tapping too hard to do what you really want.

[@taulajackson]

I moved from the iPhone 5 and have been a Note user for the past few years, starting with the Note 3, Note 4 now the Note 5. I upgrade every year. This is the first year that I have also gotten the iPhone 6 pPlus, just upgraded to the iPhone 6s Plus. I'm enjoying both of them however, the Note still has an edge for me.

[@Graybrd2]

I agree about the bezels. The notes are too thin and that does lead to unwanted screen presses

[@SoWhereWeEating]

Samsung made the screen larger than the plus and yet the body of the phone is smaller. that's a manufacturing achievement that deserves a shout out. no mention.

[@SoWhereWeEating]

***** thks Mr Cook.

[@DoritosResidue]

I swear average apple users thinks the iPhone 6s plus plays back in 4k and has a 4k screen lol. I saw it first hand at the apple store.

[@SolitaryCrypto]

That's why they have iPhones cause they no nothing about phones, they see celebrities and everybody in society with an iPhone and they think its the best...stock Android all day

[@jacure123]

+Jonathan Rivera ahahaha, good one.lol

[@jasonong8649]

+Mark Navarro I see poor people using android knowing nothing about their phones as well but I do not generalize Android users like that. I do not understand the hate Android users have agains iPhone users. I use both Android (LG G3) and iOS (iPad). Let's just have a healthy competition. It's going to be great for the industry and the end users.

[@DoritosResidue]

+Patrick Jason Ong lol I have the g3, note 5 and an iPad mini 3. Why do you think I was in the apple store? It's because think thier products are great. I just find apple fans a lot more naive compared to Android fanboys. Most Android fanboys are know what they are talking about while apple fanboys are hypocrites from what I see.

[@jasonong8649]

Oh cool! we use the same devices! Well, I believe it's because of the iOS ecosystem. It's very direct to the point, and people using it usually want devices to work on the spot without needing to tinker for optimal performance. They do not need to know much technically about their phones because it works like they want it to. My experience with Android such as the G3 is that I had to change some settings and even root it to avoid performance issues and battery drains. Which is weird since Android flagships have much more powerful specs and larger batteries than iPhone. However, I do like using Android due to customizability, but I may change between the 2 OS alternately.

[@cameronperez8184]

I'm an iPhone user for life no matter what there amazing in MY opinion I love the easiness and the features it's stunning I like the basic look

[@vx4903]

Yeah, the win3.11 icon row looks is amazing!

[@brandonvillatuya9539]

that's fine. Android is just as easy to use. well not sure about Samsung but Nexus is.

[@veganmikedizzle4303]

I knew that, once I saw how you spell. you like simplicity!

[@zahir612]

+Brandon Villatuya I love Android but some of their phones don't perform well after OTA updates

[@brandonvillatuya9539]

+Su Zaire Android doesn't own phones since it's just an operating, but yeah, I see what you mean, that's not really a nexus problem. that tends to be more of a problem with skinned versions of android. like samsung or htc for example. it has less to do with Android and more to do with how the oems messed with the software.

[@Rocknium1]

Here is a woman I can listen to talk about tech, instead of that girl on Android authority. Lady thank you for this review, please keep them coming!!

[@KKB-tt4lj]

1. Iphone bigger but smaller screen.... 2. Camera on Note5 much better..... 3. Note5 screen much more beautiful.... and so on.....

[@YoussefAmoun]

+Kyung Ho Bruletti Camera is about the same. Note screen is not that much better, just a bit. (blacks). You're obviously one of the people that look at the space on paper and nothing else.

[@KKB-tt4lj]

+Youssef Amoun It's my opinion... and if you stop wathing porn all day and take a look around the web... you will see that I'm not the only one thinking like that!! Bye Fanboy!

[@YoussefAmoun]

+Kyung Ho Bruletti How is calling one bigger than the other an opinion?

[@KKB-tt4lj]

+Youssef Amoun Iphone6S+ is bigger than the Note5 but it has a smaller screen! Are you blind? Stop using drugs bro!

[@YoussefAmoun]

+Kyung Ho Bruletti Did I say the 6s+ is smaller? Did I say the 6s+ has a bigger screen? You're the one with drugs here.

[@Sukuna1983]

Lisa, great video as always. I would just ask you to talk about ram management. Other channels have time about samsung's awful ram management

[@Rez-N-8]

I have a Note 5 and can tell you RAM management is not good compared to the iPhone.

[@YoussefAmoun]

+Hollis Lima 2gb iPhone ram would perform the same as 5-6 gb RAM on Android.

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Hollis Lima There is no awful Ram management. That's a myth. Again, run TWO APPS at the same time on screen with an Iphone. *waiting*

[@YoussefAmoun]

+Michael Lesesne It's not a myth. I saw many videos on it (I also has a Galaxy S6 for a week). A video was comparing the iPhone 6, Samsung s5, and HTC M8. When reopening the apps, the Samsung had to reopen all of them because of Touchwiz' bad RAM management.

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Youssef Amoun it is a myth...like these bs reviews claiming the Note has to reload temple run 2 when you click back on the icon. that's bull shit. that doesn't do that when i use the recent apps key toggle... even when u click back on temple run 2 it opens back up immediately to where I left off. if I completely close an app, of course it has to reload. these claims are bullshit. I experience zero lag.

[@Rez-N-8]

Have both the Note 5 and iPhone 6s+. This time sticking with the iPhone for the following reasons. Battery life is better on iPhone. Call reception is better on the iPhone. The iPhone is more responsive than the note 5 with multiple apps open. 3D Touch is a game changer but I will miss the S pen.

[@SoWhereWeEating]

Wow ive never heard someone say they are in favor of larger bezels.

[@mythiclegend7016]

I favor it.

[@davehugstrees]

I would like bezels to be larger personally, I still occasionally touch the side of the screen by accident.

[@Fatenz9188]

I hate when i accidentally touch my note 4 back button. Really need to hold it at its side correctly

[@dan428]

+Where We Eating overall i like bigger screens in small packages.. but there is at least a couple benefits to larger bezel.. for display accuracy and more comfortable operation

[@m_rod9562]

I must say samsung pay is pretty awesome, I can use it practically anywere. it's funny when I whip out my phone and the clerk tells me "oh, that won't work here." and it does, the look on their faces is priceless x)

[@mcool93]

+Marco Rodriguez Only works in US. Elsewhere (even canada), banks and retailers switched to chip technology

[@Coztomba]

I'd love to see a comparison of the Ram usage of 2GB iOS vs 4GB Android (with Samsung Skins). Close all apps on both phones. Load up Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android, have a set list of websites to open in new tabs, and see how many it takes before tabs start reloading, and how many more the winner can open! Make it happen pls Lisa!

[@JJtastic]

I think you're missing the VR capabilities of the Note 5. They released an inexpensive VR system that only costs about $100, which is something the iPhone will never be able to do if they stick with 1080p. I think it can be said that Samsung is taking more steps toward streamlined features while Apple is trying out more gimmicks this time around. 3D Touch and Live Photo can be interesting, but they are overall not particularly useful.

[@malamute4793]

Is Aple good then Somsunk???

[@dlaroc]

Ever since I got my Note 5, I havnt even thought of using my 6 Plus. Love my Note 5!

[@luismartins6642]

Hi Lisa! Nice review as always. Will you make a comparison between the iPhone 6s+, the Galaxy Note 5 and the Nexus 6P once the Nexus is available? Cheers

[@PatrickDKing]

I'm at the point where I'd like a phone that I could install PC software on easily and it just works.

[@BenMJay]

I love Lisa's smackdowns!

[@openmindedbloke]

Hey Lisa. Another great objective review. Thanks.

[@ErikSWE]

How do you pick between them? Just ask yourself if you want an iOS device or an Android device. No features on any phone will make more difference than what UI you prefer.

[@DevonCurran]

Thank you for being thorough. I have seen many reviews that are simply not as hepful.

[@mikeh.8155]

Had 2 iPhones before switching to bigger Note 2...went on to get Note 3 and Note 4 - I tried a iPhone 6+ but it had issues so I dumped it and just picked up a S6 Edge+ --- beautiful phone!

[@haythamjibreel8131]

can't wait to see the Nexus 6P review and some smackdowns

[@JoTokutora]

If you do Virtual Reality applications. The 1440p display is not bad. But 4K will be much better as it will mitigate the screen-door effect currently seen when using the "Gear VR" So there is a reason for higher ppi and resolution handsets

[@Ahkuji]

although a little inconvenient, the Note 5 still has expandable storage using an On The Go cable and a USB flash drive.

[@flex2flex640]

Let's see who will be first to draw blood lol

[@cruman87]

Prepare for the shit storm from both sides in 3....2...1....GO

[@DoritosResidue]

Lol

[@tryteka]

Apple suck. am I do it right?

[@tryteka]

Nkechiyerem Onwughara , No.. I am trying to make situation better and calm

[@iammariods]

+Dinklebot Jr. Your iphone sucks. why say such a word. iphone can't keep up with Samsung.hahahahaha....

[@davehugstrees]

I've used both pretty extensively and can honestly say both are good phones. The iPhone works better for me, but people who like customization might prefer the Note.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

i prefer vividly colored amoled too, but thin bezels all day, dear. looking forward to the day when the note line has no bezels.

[@aguilacahc000]

I hear what she's saying, but yeah, bezelless phones look awesome. I wish that aquos sharp phone was made with better specs and available on Verizon

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

aguilacahc000 hm. maybe within 5 years ( if we're still here ), most phones will be at that point. and costing $1500 :-P

[@mikestipstricksreviews7178]

Lisa, great review/comparison as always! I currently have a Note 4 on Verizon and also prefer the S-Pen. However, the 6s+ really has my attention and I am a diehard Android guy when it comes to my phones (I have an iPad Air 2 & Macbook Pro too)...I've always liked the power than Android had over iOS when it came to features as well as the ability to root to gain more power. However, Samsung & Verizon have pretty muted locked down the Note 4 (and I assume other Samsung phones) from rooting. Having root was huge for me using Tasker for so many extra tasks & features. I have been lost being on an unrooted phone. If you had the Note 4 and were thinking about an upgrade what would you choose? Thanks for all the great reviews and information!!!

[@LRichelieu]

8:50 nobody can tell the difference we've been through this before you can of course tell the difference between phones with resolution above 1080p

[@alexcruz3808]

I got the iPhone 6s plus. Its my first iphone ever and its one hell of a phone. It took time to get used to it being used to it but its very easy to easy to use

[@nellychemaly]

Thank-you for your comparision. I would like to ask please if the camera in either phones heats if used intensely?

[@danceparttyy]

I really enjoy her reviews.

[@exec2968]

Great video as always. After the S6 though I swore off Android in general at least for the foreseeable future. Love my 6 Plus now. To each his own.

[@kk-linux-rocks7269]

Lisa. I would like to see a comparison between the new iPhone 6S or 6S+ and the Moto X Pure.

[@mjareacts2731]

When will you be doing a quick review of the Microsoft Lumia 950 xl?

[@anonymoosegr1802]

I really don't have a problem with people looking Iphones more, it's just when they think it's better in every way is when I defend Android

[@MichaelLesesne]

The Note 5 is s beast of a phone with great RAM management. There's ZERO lag and this phone is Fast. I just proved most of these so called speed comparison videos against the iPhone are bullshit. How? I opened up 14 apps including Netflix, KZbin, web browser, play store, camera, and as few big games, including Temple Run 2. when you play temple run to a certain point, then toggle between apps, when you go back to temple run, it'll take you right back to where you left off.

[@sunnybarlow4619]

This is a great video I am an iPhone user and can't wait to get my iPhone 6s +

[@millerzj9GamingV2]

I love how when Samsung introduces a new feature... Apple has it in the next update.

[@tonymurphy9112]

As always a great review.

[@SonicPhantom89]

Did she actually say that retailers are only now moving on to chipped cards? Has America not had those before? They've been in the UK for at least 10 years.

[@denniszenanywhere]

+AquilaLiberum Yes, you heard her right. We're behind here in the States all the time.

[@SonicPhantom89]

Wow, I didn't realise that, I thought America would have had them long before the UK! It's good that they'll get it though, it'll make life so much easier! :)

[@ddarko61885]

+denniszenanywhere that's not true. we've had them for a while now also, it's just now that they are starting catch on.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Dennis, Well, not really. It was a very sllooow adaptation to chips. You would hear on toy with it (just to test it), but it's only now that all the banks are onboard with it as required.

[@ddarko61885]

+denniszenanywhere yea, your right. we had them on and in our cards but didn't use them. So you know, your absolutely right. i'm not sure why for all these years they've had them on the card but didn't use them. so much so that they stopped even putting them on the cards and are just starting to add them again...

[@Pharaoh_in_the_sheets]

Note 5 hands down. I have one and adore it, especially multitasking and the Theme Store.

[@andyH_England]

I have seen a few reviews saying it lags badly. Has it improved over time?

[@Pharaoh_in_the_sheets]

So far I haven't noticed any lag whatsoever.

[@ddarko61885]

+amfrepo the note 4 had a lot of lag but my note 5 has never lagged, not once. it's just as fast and smooth as my nexus 6

[@ddarko61885]

+Raman Top Man I tell you ignorance is bliss. I'll break this down for you. When you're intelligent and you use that intelligence to get ahead in life you are then able to afford electronic toys, gadgets, and such. It must just eat at you to see a young intelligent black male so easily winning at this game of life. Don't know what to tell you, work harder maybe read some more you'll get there...

[@Thekingbee]

My opinion. The note 5 is better is the better phablet. Takes better pictures, nicer screen, fast charging & wireless charging, better note , 32gb start, 4gb, and less bezels. But for the mobile OS that would be the person's preference. And I prefer an Android OS. For the freedom and flexibility. And Material Design are damyum beautiful.

[@BenMJay]

I want to see Apple start making titanium iPhones.

[@arboyz4869]

reading all this android vs iphone comment, I'm just sit down here relax while using windows phone. Bliss

[@smirkingdevil]

Great review. Thanks!

[@Omar-kw5ui]

im going to have to disagree with the once in a while you have to try again statement regarding the Samsung finger print scanner. I have an s6 and it's once in a while that it will actually recognize my finger print! Most of the time I keep trying over and over until it takes me to the password screen... This is mainly due to the geometry of the reader. I have tried to use the finger print scanner several times and every time I give up. If it takes me to a password screen anyway, then what's the point in having a finger print scanner.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

There is my answer, the Apple watch than ! I am very invested in the ios ecosystem 😆

[@TheExergamer]

I have been a Galaxy note owner since the first model BUT, I decided after my Note 3 to go for a Note 4 Edge. Wow, what a disaster of a phone. Locks up, hangs up, now the fingerprint reader has died. I am just about to go back to the iphone for the first time since the original. Iphone 6S for me (and I will still primarily be running Google Now and GMAIL as a base line).

[@narutodayo]

Definitely have to disagree with the reviewer about the bezels. The iPhone 6S bezels are even larger than they appear, because the metal rims bulge out past the plastic around the screen. In the hand, the iPhone 6S is unpleasant to hold, requiring much more stretching of your thumb to reach things on the screen than you want in a phone that size. I agree about the annoyance of capacitive buttons, but when it comes to bezels I'd take the far more ergonomic Note 5 over the iPhone in a heartbeat, at least when it comes to bezels and feel of the phone in hand.

[@josiahturner1433]

No the 6+ has reachability duh and it's bezels ain't dat bad when u take into consideration that the 6s+ is thinner than note 5 and how many electronics are in that shell

[@BluBird37]

+Josiah Turner could file the bevels down, mod it?

[@ceva321]

thank you for another great review

[@abdulzamannyct]

NOTE 5!!!!!!

[@Gaming4Ohio]

I only get about 4 hours of screen on time with my Note 5 is this normal? :(

[@DogsBAwesome]

The Note 5 is probably the one if you want it to get stuff done instead of just having a big assed phone.

[@AX5Terminator]

The Note 5 is the reason why I bash Apple. Samsung is being pressured more and more each year to make an iPhone because of sheep that keep on buying iPhone cuz it's an iPhone. Now Apple has almost 100% of the market's profits, we will see less and less phones for the power users when everyone is starting to cater to the casuals and those that want a fashion accessory. Now I'm awaiting the LG G5, hopefully LG steps up and improve their UI as well as keeping the user replaceable battery.

[@goff256]

+General Ivan Or people buy the device they like the most that works for them. That could be it as well.

[@AX5Terminator]

If they like the device that works best for them because of actual reasons then I have no problem with that. But when it's OMG new iPhone! iPhone is best because it's an iPhone. Basically circular reasoning than yeah I have a problem with that, because this blind loyalty is taking away our choices.

[@dan428]

+General Ivan that's samsung's problem. maybe they should focus on making the phone their customers want rather than always following the market leader's footsteps

[@AX5Terminator]

+dan428 No it's not. Samsung is trying to sell more highend phones because they have higher profit margins. They are losing some of their customers to apple after the increase size of the new iphones. Now they are trying to cater to the Apple crowd because of how successful the iphones seem to be. Now us power users are getting the short end of the stick because more people rather have an fashion assessory over a practical device.

[@dan428]

+General Ivan objectively speaking, regardless of your preferences, the iPhone is the most powerful phone on the market, in terms of processing power. again, it is Samsung's problem if they want to remain in the passenger seat rather than set the agenda

[@Peizxcv]

Very even handed review. The phones are so closed you basically just pick the OS you like. The hardware are already the limit of current technology both phones are extremely optimized for its hardware. Before anyone going stupid and want to throw spec at my face, learn what the specs mean. People that designed those things have Phds so if all you know are bigger = better, you are not qualified to talk about specs.

[@tonidrake1423]

I went with the note 5, I've played around with the Iphone 6 plus, I have a big problem not being able to remove the icons off of the home screen with IOS, as Good as IOS is Apple is still to restrictive for me. if I'm paying almost $800 for a phone then I want it to be customized to my taste. The note 5 has stepped up just a little from the note 4, I love the S pen features, I'm not glad about losing the battery and the sd storage but it's a small price to pay. Wish sammy made a note 5 edge, that would give me the best of both worlds. ...I chose what works best for me, it's not a competition of what phone is better, it's what works for the individual buying the phone. At the end of the day both companies are getting paid in full!

[@kyley808]

lisa can you please tell me how you getting over 5 hours of screen on time on your note 5

[@mobiletechreview]

+kyley808 No doing anything special. I have the Verizon and AT&T model for these tests.

[@kyley808]

+MobileTechReview whats your screen set to cinema or basic. great job on the vids by the way

[@rostanton5427]

+MobileTechReview ahh

[@rostanton5427]

+MobileTechReview The iPhone has "perspective mode" which looks better imo than Samsungs OLED display.

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Ro Stanton on your 5.5 inch screen non less.

[@roman2011]

The review could be better if there was side by side comparison of actual use such as looking as same photo, zoom in and out, launch same apps, navigating the internet, etc to see who's faster, who's sharper, snappier, etc. Otherwise all the talking is informative but not as conclusive.

[@alexgarcia2071]

cant notice a diff on display? my gf who isn't a techy at all immediately noticed the diff on my note 5 screen vs the iphone 6s plus

[@aneebaba06]

As cool as the Note 5 is, I've become sick of Samsung after 2 phones (Infuse 4G and GS4). The bloatware is annoying. And though I use the Google Now Launcher on the GS4, it does suck the battery tons. I'm hoping that won't be the case or hasn't been the case with the Nexus phones. I'm down to the Nexus 6P and 6s as my next phone. Leaning towards the 6P. Looking forward to your review of the Nexus.

[@Rottensteam]

I really hate the idea with using a case, sure it protects them but cases are so ugly and really removes the desirability for the great design which these phones have. And anyways is it not common sense to have such expensive phones insured? I've never used a case and only smashed one phone (due to alcohol lol) but it was insured so I just got a new one.

[@josiahturner1433]

Yea your right people play football with their phones while my iphone 4(need upgrade😐) hasn't even scrathed

[@AhmedMohamed-bc2nm]

+Rottensteam May be you R rich...USELESS ALCOHOLIST..

[@colwild]

Great Video comparison! Thank you! :)

[@hellhound-si5oz]

On white displays iPhone appears to have a much more vivid White display compare to Sam some ammo Led

[@egyptianmz]

Thank you so much! very helpful!

[@VictorGarcia-rx4ir]

I have a iPhone 6 but I'm want to know if I should get a iPhone 6s or note 5???? Need help!!

[@DrftingTrance]

I was debating iPhone 6s plus & Note 5, chose note 5 this year. iPhone didn't offer anything compelling this year. Waiting for iPhone 7.

[@gyandeepshrestha6669]

Samsung Galaxy Note5 is better

[@MichaelLesesne]

+Leeroy King for starters, the S pen.

[@gyandeepshrestha6669]

+Leeroy King 1st buy it n u will understand

[@Dovakeen79]

Maybe i am crazy but i think the 6s screen looks better and i have seen both in person.

[@josiahturner1433]

Your not crazy your actually making sense

[@danichristelis2170]

+Josiah Turner ikr

[@asadrizvi609]

Samsung actually ranked 1st and they have 3.6 million pixels on the do lisp lay and the iPhone only has 1 million.

[@josiahturner1433]

Asad Rizvi. When u look at both screens can u pick out individual pixels? If ur answer is no then there isn't dolt much difference in sharpness :p

[@irinyudkevich8706]

I am interesting which phone works better as a phone? You were saying iPhone has more bands , so it probably works better with any carrier? I recently have note 3 with Verizon and to be honest it sucks compared to iPhone 6 which my son using idk why?

[@dan428]

+Irin Yudkevich iphone has a much better phone experience, i'm switching to iphone too. the software is much more robust so you won't encounter as many issues as the fragmented android system

[@FlintG]

I will pick the iPhone 6s plus cause I like the metal finish rather than the glass.

[@pavanramkissoon7370]

Fun Fact: Samsung made the Apple A9 Chip

[@ddarko61885]

I have to say Lisa your reviews are usually excellent but this review I did feel as though you were a bit bias towards the iPhone.

[@ak-loz]

Lisa, how about the Google Nexus 5X it's such a great deal.

[@devildog1775907]

You camera comment makes no sense, if you're into 'tinkering' around with the settings blah blah blah, then why are you going to be using a phone as your camera instead of a real camera.

[@LCTesla]

I'll go with the multi-tasking capable productivity tool, not the media consumption toy. You teenage girls and housewives can make your own decisions.

[@murraymint1775]

I really do think that m.t.r do the best reviews and showdowns.

[@Toyeboy89]

Samsung is a year behind Apple in their processor. That's what is important. Exynos 7422 is OLD 2015 as a whole was a major disappointment for Android because of Snapdragon 810 and no real performance improvements in any chip.

[@canadiantanker7773]

Hi, I am trying to get a phone that is better than my brothers phone and a hell of allot better than my I pod 5th gen touch. Out of performance, which one is better than the note 4??

[@stephaniebridges8407]

Love the Note. Of course ANYTHING but Apple so if the comparison had been iPhone 6S vs Motorola RAZR I would still pick the Motorola Razr.

[@emart687]

Can new iPhone 6s take pictures in 16:9 format ?