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

Samsung turned a lot of heads with the unveiling of its new Galaxy Note 5 last week … but it also stirred up some discontent. For all the style it brings to the lineup, the newest Note also omits a few features the family has carried since its inception, alienating some of the fanbase that catapulted it to popularity. This week, rival smartphone maker LG capitalized on some of the controversy, trying to entice fans away from the Note and onto its newest smartphone. So is that a jump worth making? Let’s find out in Galaxy Note 5 vs LG G4, and stay tuned for our full Galaxy Note 5 review coming next week!
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[@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 !!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@sterlingcooper1]

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

[@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.

[@lemonheader]

does anyone know the app he used to see the color and brightness differences?

[@ortizortiz8987]

Should i worry about the removable battery, i.r blaster, and sd card slot on the note 5? I have never owned a note phone series before. I currently have the htc m8. Thanks

[@1mlb704]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@valencianoflx]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@TechMau]

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

[@MohamedAli-lv2us]

hallo, can you tell me if lg v10 well come dual sim in us .

[@Dltreviews]

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

[@MrPurpleturtle101]

Does anyone know the theme on the Note 5 at 3:09?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@whistlerx64]

Note 5 or A9 Pro ? What is the name of the widget at 7:25 ?

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@shlarbo]

What wireless charger is that?

[@SlickRick4703]

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%...

[@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.

[@SebastianBlix]

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

[@hellrider7s922]

if the battery life is good enough a removable one isn't important ... adding that bithe of the phones can charge really fast but an SD card is a deal breaker .. so I might look at HTC if they can offer a better smartphone in these terms but they still didn't however (sony) is starting to be a company to look at .. though I can't find any funn features what so ever in there software ( not that HTC is doing any better )

[@Stalonage]

Man, You make some of the best videos Michael. Keep on!

[@SICARIOx7]

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

[@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.

[@paxtonb7202]

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

[@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.

[@maikaimakena9424]

thank you for posting this video.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@ArixCT]

Need help from Samsung experts. Will Note 4 ever gets software update to make it similar to Note 5 (android 5.1.1)??

[@VTProductionsPC]

i reckon they should have taken away the heart rate etc and keep sd and bigger battery even if built in n ir blaster. iuse the watch for heart rate etc

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ;)

[@samsunglg6671]

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

[@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.

[@Christian5916]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Jojobizzare80]

I have a G4 and a Note 4 i always used my Nexus 9 neither replaced my tablet

[@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.

[@AkshayNalavade18]

What music player are you using ^MF?

[@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.

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

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

[@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..

[@romanvelitskiy]

Michael Fisher's cat looks like him :o

[@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.

[@ArnobPlaysGames]

what is 7:10?

[@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

[@baudilus]

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

[@LegendaryPhenom]

Had G3, wanted to get GS6 at first, but i've seen the phone and played with it, no impressed. The G4 is awesome, with latest firmware some lag issues as well as touchscreen went away, camera is the best, it does misses at times but nothing showstopping. Camera FV-5 is excellent software that seems to milk the camera even more, and slightly eliminates the miss focus issues, which is a software issues not hardware. Note 5 could've been good if it was cheaper, but honestly i would way at least till G4 Pro or LG Nexus 2015(Snap 820+Adreno 530).

[@justinyu8621]

Yup my note 2 just broke yesterday, and now i'm using my Galaxy s2. Any recommendations for a upgrade on AT&T Next? (No iPhone)

[@eliheerter596]

well it depends what features you want and what's your Price range

[@jonesnj07]

Justin Yu Note 5 duhh...

[@brunowskijr]

G3 for the price G2 if your needing something extra cheap

[@PartiallyDrunkHoovyIsCool]

S6 active holy fuck I want it so bad

[@eliheerter596]

I would say one plus two for the specs and price

[@itzmando]

I plan to buy one full price in the next month and a half. I have a note 3 and love it. now with premium look I will enjoy my next note

[@sydguitar99]

The fingerprint sensor wasn't mentioned

[@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

[@weeb121]

kick ass videos buddy keep it up

[@lololololololol444]

Yup definitely getting the g4 in 2 weeks

[@notrealsaga]

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

[@bharathwritr7478]

which music player s dat

[@serrkia]

I am currently using G4 and the battery life of G4 is not really satisfying and I have to swap its battery at least once a day. Although I do not watch videos and youtube videos with my G4 often but I heavily use the phone for work (calling, messaging, note taking with evernote and google keep, and so on) and considering that the tasks I do with my phone are not really power consuming, but the screen has to be turned on for a long time. I'd bet that if I have note 5 instead of G4 then I must've used the phone for even longer with the s pen as I did with my Note 2 and 3 few years back. Considering all those, if the battery life of Note 5 is on par with G4, then it is pretty disappointing especially for power users. (probably including myself) I actually had a change to handle Note 5 yesterday on Samsung retail store and I was really impressed with its build quality and features such as off screen note taking, but if the battery is that short, then I'm pretty sure that I am not the only one who is disappointed with the Note 5.

[@MillieonaVespa]

Awww man ....looks like I am holding onto my note 4 ....and have a look at the Lumia flagship later in the year

[@jejunamja]

Nice job on the comparison... I would agree overall the Note 5 is the better Phablet , but I'm not sold on the point of having glass backed phones. For over all value the G4 is so way better , for all the reasons you mentioned .

[@saggoku7295]

jonah travisano Your comment is on point. It's either a well rounded phone(LG G4) with many options or a beast (Note 5) with out them.

[@Vscounter]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@DavidDuchodca]

Great review as always Michael and btw what did you have for breakfast? BUTTermilk? (bad pun I know BUTT I could not resist)

[@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.

[@aviinuo2694]

lg has been telling people in customer support that Android M odds going to revamp the software and Also Android M brings rro layers themes by default.

[@vjasd1993aa]

really nyc video. Appreciate

[@SergiioMan]

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

[@lexirose2096]

Brilliant! race room What's your opinion about

[@tasya1955]

i really confused to choice:"( both amazing

[@j0m3m53]

Thanks for the video! And yes I went for the next big thing and I don't regret it. The note 5 is awesome.

[@nayanpradhan3120]

When is the LG G4 after the buzz ?