Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Hands-On | Pocketnow

The fifth iteration of Samsung's trailblazing smartphone/tablet hybrid is here, and we're in New York City at the Samsung Unpacked event for a quick hands-on. Join us for a first look at the Galaxy Note 5!
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[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

The Note 5 is the most disappointing phone of the year.

[@servel2]

Agreed, some stuff we expected but the lack of SD Card support, Smaller Battery and lack of IR Blaster make the HTC m9 look like an awesome upgrade. Won't be upgrading my Note 4 for sure.

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

Sergio Velasco And I won't be upgrading my Note 3.

[@servel2]

ECDT1089 If you have a Note 3 that's older than a year, buy a brand new battery and watch your phone come back to life.

[@vencesloveable]

***** loooool

[@vencesloveable]

ECDT1089 you are crazy dude

[@YourTechGuide.]

by the tone of Mr. Fisher's voice, sounded like he was very thrilled to do a review on the Note 5. I feel your agony radiating through my computer screen. The Note line up has completely vanished to thin air! SAMSUNG WHY? WHY? WHY?

[@atilayyerkal]

L BS Note line up is dead. Its obviously not designed with the power users in mind anymore. Its just a more expensive s6.

[@AlexanderCorona]

+Atilay Erkal but that S Pen... It ejects

[@YourTechGuide.]

Alexander C lol. the feature writing on the screen without turning it on is bloody handy tho along with the 4gb of ram specially for multitasking which lags like crazy on the Note 4

[@YourTechGuide.]

***** dude what the heck are you talking about.

[@sirreedster]

i feel ya man. the note got neutered.

[@colinsawka7318]

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!! I want a phone with a gigantic Fucking Battery!!!

[@nuclearreactor7058]

Colin Sawka i was thinking the same thing, i dont care for thin phones if it means smaller batteries . i wanted a note 5 to have a 4500 MaH battery. my 3000 MaH battery on my lg g3 can barly last me a day

[@heeyuanong1135]

Eryche Bandy i am using the LG G4 , same here, 3000mah, although its been claim software would "optimize" battery life but its ..............

[@colinsawka7318]

One week battery :)

[@drakedoggy103]

Eryche Bandy the i phone 6+ has 3000 also and its great

[@nuclearreactor7058]

***** because it isn't as power hungry as my LG g3

[@nihadasadli2642]

Just a bigger S6 with S-Pen.

[@hircine92h]

Nihad Asadov true...

[@TAEbot]

Yeah, the Note should be different from the S line... Not just the S Pen!?

[@ithehappy1]

Nihad Asadov Yeah the only difference is that the S Pen alone is a HUGELY DISTINCTIVE thing.

[@thefinder8087]

Looks pretty great, that spen feature that lets you write on the screen without unlocking it will make the spen so much more useful.

[@TrevBec]

No UK release! Which Einstein thought of that bright idea?

[@raulbtdas]

+Александр Гончаров this is just a bigger crappy galaxy s6, this is why Samsung is one of the worst companies.

[@untamedlion33]

UK isn't ready for the note 5 their still not ready for the note 4. sorry but UK just doesn't buy the note series. another reason England sucks

[@TechnoHash]

Apparently us brits don't use S-pen and only watch videos and take selfies.

[@KingChevy239]

Trevor Beckett You dont want this shitty phone anyways. I's stick with the Note 4

[@kalmonds]

+Techno Hash Denying that is denying your identity as an English-man.

[@blufrittata2538]

wow, the best video of the galaxy note 5 I've ever seen! good job

[@thalamelvin]

Expectations always hurts as shakesphere said :-) no memory card and removable battery :-(

[@untamedlion33]

I don't know why I looked at other hands on reviews today. Pocket Now is always the best, glad I came here for unveiling day :-D

[@CocoRican]

OMG I have the Note 4, but I think I might want the S6 Edge +. And you've become my new favorite reviewer!

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

And once again, I'll be keeping my Note 3.

[@smanjot525]

Pocketnow is always at top with rumors and updates. Thanks a lot to all their team

[@Aztezq]

They really should make Note 6 a power user phone again. So they would have good looking S7 Edge+ for those who want looks and a powerhouse with big removable battery and micro-sd slot for those who loved Note 4 :)

[@kadaj2k6]

I will buy a note 4 and flash a note 5 rom

[@uZi2712]

kadaj2k6 very good idea :D lel

[@mastersirus1985]

... And brick it lol

[@bellbellbell15]

No need to root the Note 4 because its already boss! Just download Nova Launcher and you wont look back!

[@mastersirus1985]

DaMarcus Bell now I enjoy using the note4, but its def far from boss. Slow to Open recent apps, has to reload my homescreen every other day, gallery from the camera app takes a full 5secs to open, and my home button makes a noise like its broken.

[@kadaj2k6]

My note 3 is slow to open recent apps and camera and gallery takes about 3 to 5 secs as well. But I kno I have my phone loaded with stuff and aside from those too things i don't experience lag with anything else. I wasnt getting the recent apps lag before I installed nova launcher tho. Strange

[@bilel415]

I still rocking a note 2 and i am happy with it.

[@Zevontehamilton]

should i get the note 5? I have the note 3, I don't mind the non-removable battery or no sd card slot available so should i?

[@SonuKumar64]

Excited for the note 5, waiting for full review.

[@jakeyoung2210]

That looks so clean

[@amiraseri]

I gota say that innovative pen really my wow factor.

[@gymratmagoo]

I love Samsung devices and I was really looking to getting into the note line but seeing that is exactly the same as the s6 is disappointing. you couldn't put a bigger batterie inside? or have expanded storage available? kinda reminds me when they flopped the s4 to the s5. less than thrilled about this phone

[@BobbyPhoenix]

Nice review. Bad phone. What a step back. Hopefully the Note 6 will bring back what the people want/need. My Note 3 can still be rocked until then.

[@fahadkhan436]

Bobby Phoenix agreed.

[@firman5933]

yeah...I'm also keeping my note3, but now I'm in love with S6 edge +

[@pocznjm]

same here... shame

[@markcarter6067]

Bobby Phoenix Why not get a S6 Edge? It's amazing, and probably the best phone in a while. If you're used to the size of the Note 3, get the S6 edge plus! You won't be disappointed.

[@BobbyPhoenix]

Mark Carter Won't do it for me. Three things I can't give up. IR as I use my phone as my TV remote all the time. S-Pen as it's not a big use, but comes in handy more time than not. And removable battery. I'm currently rocking a 6400 Anker extended battery. With the thicker back it fits much better in the hand, and just a bit thicker than a Moto X. I can't see me going to a 3000 non-removable battery. 6 hour screen on with 30% left at night just can't be beat for me. Quick charging is OK, but not if you're out and about all day. You can't get to a charger for 2 hours at a time. Bigger battery is a must for me.

[@Ibeza]

Does anyone know if Samsung has plans on another variant of the Note? This came out really early.

[@note8isboss442]

Definitely buying both Note5 and S6Edge+ August 21st

[@Omfcody1]

Hope it's huge flop and makes Samsung realize they'e not going to give us bare minimum and take our money.

[@asdsgsrgsrhg]

IAmGoombaSniper 100% agree to your point. However, Slowsung should also realize that copying Apple blatantly is a drastic failure. People choosing slowsung over Apple chose it for the sole reason of battery swapping and memory card slots.

[@AlexanderCorona]

+EdTheHyena then why did the S6 do so well?

[@asdsgsrgsrhg]

Alexander C bikos yeur gey.

[@AlexanderCorona]

I am glad I could contribute to the S6 sales. It's truly an honor and hearing it from you brings a tear to my eye. You're so sweet.

[@toby3549]

and I thought samsung fanboys were bad lmao

[@eval_is_evil]

THIS is the first note that impressed me. Design aside,it has very attractive features

[@aaqibbora3176]

You're the best Michael. Waiting for a detailed comparison between this and the Moto X style. Hey and btw which one are you using as your daily phone ? I bet one of them is a windows phone . +pocketnow my favourite channel!

[@nicholashansen5610]

That cool I want one looks way better than the other Samsung Notes from the pass

[@haileypink4957]

Its so beautiful. OMG.

[@ahmedalshaikh2307]

I love your style in mobile review

[@keegangovender3991]

Haha I don't know whether I love it or hate it as yet,can't wait for the full review wanna know things like battery life and what's the button looking thing on the side of the s pen?

[@Crush3dI]

1:44 "Its really, really innovative" couldnt tell if this was sarcasm or for real...

[@rfx2901]

Now they release an S6+, do they even communicate with each other when they release phones? So happy I have my leather and steel chamfered Note 4

[@davidanes]

ive been watching hands on videos and all has no mention of the ir blaster. does the note 5 have it? i use it a lot and it could be a deal breaker.

[@bryan8844]

I'm ready for the note 5:)

[@winstonsedgewick876]

I'm lost the only reason I had got a Samsung note was for the expandable storage and the styles pen, now I don't know what to upgrade my phone to.

[@m.m6270]

does the note 5 spport usb type cdoes glxy note 5 spport usb type c ?

[@jutsuh8159]

i Really like this phone Good job pocket now

[@SonicBob94]

does Samsung Galaxy Note 5 plays Nintendo DS Emulator? with the S Pen?

[@J.A.Melgar]

have u noticed that the back of the note 5 looks like the front of the s6+ or is it just me seeing it?

[@Thegamershero]

Watch them Note 4 sales go through the roof now

[@elchapin89]

Like he said its just a huge s6.. Im sticking with my Note 4 for now.

[@bonbongifted]

can you guys make a video of the Samsung s5 on 5.1.1. I know it's old but would like to see the new firmware

[@adamm784]

It's not a curved screen? I am tempted to get it just because of super amoled but I feel like it's really not a big upgrade from note 4.Might wait for note 6

[@MiracleWarriors]

It has no SD slot so it is a deal breaker for me. Would be OK to drop the option for removable battery to add a water proof certification. that glass sandwich design is perfect for the Xperia Z line because it is beautiful and dries super faster after you got the phone wet. Maybe next year the Galaxy line(especially the S7) will bring back the SD slot and make a better use of this glass design and add water resistant or proof.

[@xavierrobinson200]

I can't believe I only have to wait a week before I can get this phone

[@miltonsantamaria7209]

I don't mind not removable battery but why make it smaller if you not going to put removable battery at list make it bigger

[@Ski3HigH]

I see why some people wont like it (no micro sd or removable battery) They'll get over it in a year when no manufacture offers those features. I've been holding off on getting a s6 for this. I'm satisifed with it overall.

[@shahinmohammed5529]

can anyone tel me , is it possible to plug usb stick on note 5 so tht at least we can expand memory like tht if not wit the micro sd slot ?

[@untamedlion33]

I have no idea why I went to other hands on reviews before. pocket now is the best! glad I came here for unveiling day :-D no sd card is definitely a turn off, now I'm considering if I need a sd card or stay with note 4. I like the new S pen I like the note writing without turning phone on... but no sd card... wtf!!

[@oneminutefixed5003]

wow that is one beautiful gadget

[@DavidWeddell]

Note 5 no expandable memory no replaceable battery and not available in the EU ? But even it was I eagerly await to see if LG produce the G pro complete with expandable memory and replaceable battery

[@ozziedagreat835]

I been waiting for this phone for a long time. But it does not seem to be something way different then the note 4 I currently own the note 4 I'm very happy with it, I don't know if you will be a good idea to switch to the note 5. I love the note serious but even the reviewer was not amazed or did not seen amazed with note 05 this time around

[@untamedlion33]

I have no idea why I went to other hands on reviews before. pocket now is the best! glad I came here for unveiling day :-D no sd card is definitely a turn off, now I'm considering if I need a sd card or stay with note 4. I like the new S pen I like the note writing without turning phone on... but no sd card... wtf!! my only question is what's the sound quality like?

[@duckhunt11001]

I bought the note 2 and the note 4. I have enjoyed both phones. one thing i have enjoyed the most is the expandable storage and I'm very sorry to see it go. Although some of the new features are impressive I am fairly disappointed in the note 5 I guess I'll have to look for innovation in a smartphone somewhere else

[@B0barian]

In terms of design, I think it's a step back

[@jtl7943]

The "new" s pen instant note taking ability when the s pen is detached isn't new. My note 2 has the same ability from the stock samsung s pen settings.

[@xDeezire]

Following Samsung's logic, car companies should start selling cars with sealed trunks, no windows and no doors..

[@thalamelvin]

What camera used for taking video... :-)

[@amelio5720]

I think it looks like a pretty great phone tbh.

[@dannydalcantar9889]

this. might be a great upgrade for my g3

[@thorhammerga]

I saw the Note 5 at the AT&T store. It is possibly the most beautiful phone I have ever seen. However, I ordered the Note 4 because I can't be without the SD and the luxury of replacing a battery if needed. Also the Note 4 was free as an upgrade from my existing phone. I had to order online as the store was completely out of the Note 4. So perhaps there will be a rush to order the Note 4 due to the reduction in price.

[@slduk88]

I love the Note series so no doubt will love this. Just a bit gutted about the non-expandable memory :(

[@williamsmarcus32]

what happened to the new tablet?

[@ctrl4969]

Is their a Note 5 edge?? Or not yet

[@rpvfr]

Capturing a whole Web page as already been done.I can do it on the LG G2 and I guess new Lg models.

[@stephenquarles1547]

Why isn't the Note 5 available in Gold or Silver? I have gone to AT&T, Costco, Target and Best Buy and all they say is its available in Black and White now? How difficult can it be to make it available in all colors initially. Is this a marketing trick? Thanks.

[@davidjung9899]

So sad that they wont release it in europe, at least at the moment... :( I really like the way how michael fischer presents phones, keep it up! ;) (Sorry for any mistakes)

[@thalamelvin]

What happened to last year note edge

[@kindred0102]

Can't wait til there is a lockscreen app with that S-Pen feature that I can use on my Note 4.

[@tismeDenis]

Happy with my 4 ;)

[@Geoff-]

I'm still excited to get this phone.. just worried about the battery...

[@joegarner4379]

is there a fingerprint scanner?

[@Matwiej19]

goodbye note line :( they made S6 plus with s pen :( happy user of note 4 :)

[@XeXToneXeX]

The first line of his opening sums up why i won't be getting this note. Just gonna mod my 3 for the features. Yay rom developers!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robby3652]

micro sd card support would've been nice, it's gonna be interesting to see how this phone holds up against the iPhone 6s Plus, it seems like your better off with the note 4

[@IndianPrince07]

Best Phablet Of 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@smanjot525]

Well its a good start after a long timee we can sayy

[@EAlonzox22]

Posted on my birthday!!!!! Unfortunately Im not too happy about the newest note. I'm sticking to my note 4.

[@randomdude1251]

This,s6 edge plus or iphone 6s plus?

[@ihave7sacks]

Wow, that is a sad thing to see. Just an S6 plus with an S pen :( I'm glad I got my Note 4 earlier this year instead of waiting for this. RIP Note series.

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

did Mike say Note Edge instead of Note 5?

[@techcommenter]

I'll wait for the note 6

[@Geoff-]

I'm still excited to get this phone...just worried about the battery...

[@fotone]

They just killed the Note line...

[@pepechuyalvarez01]

Well I'll be keeping my Note 4 for another year. ( gets out of the scene with tears in his eyes )

[@steventaylor702]

they screwed up not putting expandable storage and that small of a battery in the phone. 😔 looks like I won't be upgrading this go round.

[@brazileiro1irock]

disappointed is just a Samsung Galaxy S6 plus with a pen wrong move from Samsung

[@Who-Uhm-Cares]

Honestly it's bad for Owners who are coming from Note 4 or s6 but for me who's coming from a iPhone 5s this is worth a upgrade!

[@jordanl5064]

+Lord Wolf wow. Aren't you a unique one

[@shtiken]

looks really good.

[@cknorthpole]

The funny thing is. In the presentation he said that "we listen to people and they want at small device with a large screen". That might be true but if you are in our "part of the internet" with tech blogs etc EVERYONE is screaming for a bigger battery. I just dont understand how hard it can be to thicken a device by a couple of mm and give it a bigger battery. No one what so every is saying that the devices are to thick and they want them thinner even if that includes a smaller battery.

[@marijnmolenaar2848]

This is how they came up with the ideo of this phone: step 1: take S6 edge step 2: move the curve from the front to the back step 3: call it innovative done

[@GalaxyThomas07]

IS THERE GOING TO BE A GALAXY NOTE 5 EDGE??

[@techhunt3896]

Note 5 or S6 Edge Plus? More confused than ever in picking either of them as they have many similarities.

[@untamedlion33]

Tech Hunt its actually very simple. just get the note :-p it does everything s6 does but has better ram. which means, even if you dont use the s-pen you still have the capability to essentially replace your laptop.

[@slavkogojkovic1551]

im not a power user, im coming from lumia 930. this phone looks good but, if they should have put microSD card slot in sim tray like i saw on some other phones, and battery at least 3500mah it wouldnt be so much dissapointment. (sorry for my bad hi)

[@modzel1578]

I am curious how many of you actually have another batery in pocket to replace the dead one.

[@notjohnnywen]

once i heard no sd card slot and removable battery i dont think im gonna get this phone. But good job on the hardware

[@dragos-lucian]

I would've preferred to see a classy leather back instead of that shinny S6 style glass, and a microSD slot, but maybe that's just me.

[@Anthony-dk7de]

SAMSUNG I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS. To improve the Galaxy S6: 1. Make it thicker so the camera is flush with the body and also more room for a bigger battery 2. Add an SD card slot 3. Make both top and bottom Bezels even 4. Guarantee timley Android updates for at least 3 years! There you go. A perfected Galaxy S6 flagship. Seems like common sense but yeah.

[@CraZyLiLBoy00]

man, the Moto X Style is looking better and better each day

[@chandrangmakwana252]

It does look pretty good..

[@TheDarrenYT]

2:08 Note Edge? That was the phone of the year past. This year it's the Note 5.