Samsung Galaxy Note 5

[@eron6362]

6:04 "Sucks so much ass that it'll turn your teeth brown" Holy Jesus Sebastien that is the best thing I've heard you say ever!

[@SiimKuusik]

+Eron Constante agreed

[@eron6362]

Ibrahim Faheem Damn man how is your typo of bad that bad? The letter "g" is two spaces away from the letter "d". Anyway yeah get that image outta your head I haven't imagined it nor will I ever.

[@eron6362]

+Ibrahim Faheem I'm not any smarter it's okay.

[@sknt]

I was eating chocolate while watching this video. bad idea.

[@eron6362]

+Cassian You mean it was such a forgettable line huh +SkyneT Did it suck a lot of ass?

[@xuvial1391]

As a Note 4 owner, I see zero reason to buy a Note 5. In many ways it goes backwards. Actually I may never upgrade my phone again...Note 4 is already so powerful :S

[@TruthHurtsLiars]

+Xuvial Sylvester note 4 for life!

[@Baldur2]

+Xuvial Sylvester agreed. I can't stand how much more expensive it will be now just to expand my storage instead of using the much more affordable microSD in my Note 4 or when the battery goes bad.

[@Yolinstrun4e182]

I was thinking the same thing. the only thing we are missing is a 4k camera. but who cares lol

[@blablabla65405]

+Xuvial Sylvester LG V10

[@cmarshall1018]

+Xuvial Sylvester I ended up upgrading my Note 4 to the new Moto X, it has a lot of small improvements here and there such as the camera, processor and RAM, but what really sold it for me was the near stock version of Android 5.1 it's running to take advantage of those insane specs. The only trade off however, is the non removable battery which is something I rarely did on the Note 4, so it wasn't a big deal to me.

[@Gidrah]

I'll stick with my glorious note 4 with 64 GB micro SD card and evillemon battery case that makes the battery last 3 days.

[@bechillin1234]

+GrimGidrah why not do same thing with note 5

[@DenimRojas]

+Brandon Pearson (Captchya) because the freaking battery is not replaceable. I also recently changed the battery to a bigger one on my SGN4. Yes, it got thicker, it got heavier, but it's totally worth it! I never want to have to deal with

[@bechillin1234]

***** u can get a case with expanded ballery WITH expandable storage

[@PrimoPatzz]

+Brandon Pearson (Captchya) not on the note 5.

[@bechillin1234]

+Denim Rojas www.incipio.com/chargers/offgrid-backup-battery-cases/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-battery-cases/offgrid-3700mah-extended-battery-case-samsung-galaxy-s6.html boom shackalacka, note 5 case comming soon

[@gerrit2107]

phablet curling LOL

[@brianhenderson5447]

^this^

[@eightbitgnosis]

+Gerrit-Jan Bergwerf I'd watch that in a Channel Super Fun video

[@tomsparklabs6125]

+Brian Henderson ^that^

[@tronique5736]

+Gerrit-Jan Bergwerf Thats a thing now. Just because he said it. What have you done Linus.

[@brianhenderson5447]

I have 2 dead note3's a dead xperia z ultra and a zenfone 2 as my lineup for team crash 'n burn registration begins next tuesday

[@christophercannon769]

You upgraded your wife for an s6 active is that even legal ?

[@NeonYukon]

Lmao

[@JustinXenyx]

+fcuku 1 For Linus all is Legal. #LinusNorrisTips

[@yungchop6332]

+Mr Fishcake You dont even have a wife!You ate her!!Oh gAWDDD

[@bartz0rt928]

I'm glad he mentioned the absolute lack of software support from Samsung. The only reason I'm still able to use my galaxy s2 four years in is because I installed cyanogenmod (and replaced the battery... seriously I'm never buying a phone without replaceable battery).

[@randomaccount53793]

My s6 still hasn't been updated to get raw support. Looks like they're at it again :/

[@bechillin1234]

+Bart Stikkers who the hell keeps a phone for 4 years, dam dude time to upgrade

[@bartz0rt928]

+Brandon Pearson (Captchya) send me money and I will.

[@bechillin1234]

Bart Stikkers ok, please provide account and routing number and ill get it to you asap

[@bartz0rt928]

you can use bitcoin: 3QV5ii7FkHoggVNTkvtrBxEbnfmAwpRW12

[@aridian6988]

what was that shitty b-roll shot at 2:11

[@Hadgerz]

+Aridian Product placement for dbrand showing off their note 5 design I think.

[@aridian6988]

+Hagz they didn't have to hold it awkwardly in the air like that with a finger rubbing it though, they could of done the traditional brandon b-roll with a slow pan with a product placed on something with a backgroud

[@sheldonxwilliams]

Thank you Linus. My God I thought some reviewers were acting blind. The note and Samsung stood as something once before, but now they're becoming Apple.

[@HadesWTF]

Hold on, why the fuck do you say 'Hopefully not long for this world Micro USB charging port?' Ton's of devices use Micro USB. I can charge my galaxy S6 and PS4 controller on the same chord. Way better than that weird new connector iphone 5 and after uses. Seems like some weird condescending bias comment.

[@LinusTechTips]

USB type c is the future.

[@stuartmorgan3654]

+HadesWTF I don't understand how it's condescending or bias. USB is an open standard it's used by almost everyone because it's free to license. iPhone uses a proprietary connector that costs more to both the manufacturer and the end user because a licence fee is required. Yes USB type C is incompatible with USB micro because we needed an improvement to the existing design to deliver better performance but USB type C will replace micro on pretty much everything over the next couple years. It's not bias to understand how this song and dance works remember mini USB? it's what we used before micro USB replaced it.

[@sknt]

+HadesWTF I noticed a mistake in your quote. He said "Mirco B charging port" not "Micro USB charging port". So he was criticizing the type of the USB port, not the usage of a USB port.

[@safetytfh]

+HadesWTF he said Mirco-B, in reference to the connector itself, not the standard

[@HadesWTF]

+LinusTechTips Ah, okay the various others on this thread explained this as well. I guess improvements are improvements. I just didn't know a type c was even a thing yet. Hence my confusion.

[@jamesmania99]

+LinusTechTips Point for the Pen. I use a note 3 at work, and as an aircraft engineer i make notes a lot. Often with very dirty hands, so quickly launching a note app and writing with the pen that wont smear whatever was on my hands, was and is invaluable, as writing on notepads is more often then not a ball ache, running out of space having to turn pages again with very dirty hands. and such where as with the note i can just continue to take notes on whatever i'm doing.

[@EposVox]

The more reviews on this I see, the more torn I am.

[@fynng.6263]

That clock in the background is very fancy and gives the video a nice Flair, keep it up.

[@xxFortunadoxx]

Another one of those Top Gear conclusions. "This phone is superior to the competition in every objective way, but it just _feels_ like the opposition is better." Also, the Note is designed to be used primarily with the stylus and is designed for media first and foremost, so complaining that it's big is really stupid; just like complaining that any phablet is too big is stupid.

[@themegjake4000]

"Top Gear conclusion" I like that comparison. Mp4-12c comes to mind

[@xxFortunadoxx]

***** Pretty much any car that's in direct competition with the Ferrari had the same conclusion: "We just like the Ferrari more."

[@Joseph-C]

It was a Top Gear conclusion but it was still very valid I think. It "feels" that way because it's not what we've come to expect, but it isn't bad.

[@jordant0085]

+Dialectical Materialism "We really like this type R but.... the €300k ferrari has slightly better handling"

[@ireminmon]

+Dialectical Materialism I disagree witht this to be a Top Gear conclusion. What he tried to say was: "If you liked phablets before it was cool you're gonna hate this piece of crap". That's what it says. Also, size and screen size are two different things, Linus said that previous models felt large, while the Note 5 actually feels smaller and more ergonomic, while having the same 5,7" display. The conclusion is, this is a 700€+ phone off contract and I can get a new Note 3 for 200€ off contract easily. What exactly has Samsung done to deserve my 500€ in the meantime? Oh, they have taken my IR interface, detachable battery and SD card slot away? Very well Samsung, fuck you.

[@joshhummel22]

I absolutely Love my Note 5. It Screams Fast on Everything you throw at, even with Tons of apps open at once. The cameras are spectacular. The screen is beyond description and has to be seen to be truly appreciated. The battery life if good and I have yet to have a single app crash...even once in almost a month of use...that's crazy Also, I use the S Pen to edit documents, sign PDF's and hover (like a mouse) while Web browsing, so that's just functionality that I simply can't get anywhere else. It's thin and light and looks sexy as hell. Like I say, Love it.

[@karandex]

In india, Samsung phones are default phones because they give you a wide variety in various price bracket and dumps all the features. People dont buy them for there looks its just for specs. And of course being reputable brand. But due to xiaomi and onplus and even asus are entering market.

[@Koolestforever]

+Karan Chaphekar samsung doesnt even have 30% of india's smartphone market

[@silat13]

+Koolestforever The number of Samsung smartphones retailed in India is more than double than that of the next player.

[@Koolestforever]

+silat13 but its still less than 30% ..Companies like mmx dominate the cheap phones category along with Chinese oems...so they have like 65% of India's smartphone market

[@silat13]

Koolestforever I stand by my figures. Double retail sales over any other phone. According to your % that means Apple retails sales are at most 15%.

[@onlypants2191]

But my all friends hate samsung just because the old samsung phones used to hang and they werent talking bbout the flagships

[@kaihtheloner]

Thank you for highlighting the pains of Note users like me or for that matter any Sammy user. My S3 and Note 2 were both dropped from support and never received the bump to Android L, but my iPhone 4s, iPad 3, iPad Mini has got the latest update to iOS 9.0.2. Wish Sammy would take care of users who actually go and purchase their gadgets instead of leaving us in the dirt. Plus with them killing support for Micro SD cards in their phones, and non-removable battery like Apple, guess it doesn't make much sense whether we buy Apple or Samsung from now on.

[@AnimilesYT]

There is only one thing I really want on a phone. If there is a company who makes a phone like that, then I'll buy it. No doubt. But what is that feature? Well, it's very simple. Matte screen! I won't buy a laptop with a glossy screen. I won't buy a monitor with a glossy screen. I will not buy a tablet again with a glossy screen. I also want a phone without a glossy screen. I currently have a Moto G (2014) with a matte screen protector. I love how it feels. I love how easy it is to look at it in sunlight without brightness turned to max. I only hate it that it has a lot of colour distortion on white parts of the screen, because it creates a lot of rainbow pixels. I just get a lot of little coloured dots on the screen. So if they make a screen like I have on my laptop, but then as a touch screen I'd love the phone and I'd buy it. (unless it is overly expensive and overall just a bad phone.)

[@Blightwidow]

+Animiles There are some screen protecting stickers that makes the screen matte.

[@AnimilesYT]

Théo Dammaretz Like I said in my comment: "I currently have a Moto G (2014) with a matte screen protector. I love how it feels. I love how easy it is to look at it in sunlight without brightness turned to max. I only hate it that it has a lot of colour distortion on white parts of the screen, because it creates a lot of rainbow pixels. I just get a lot of little coloured dots on the screen. So if they make a screen like I have on my laptop, but then as a touch screen I'd love the phone and I'd buy it."

[@originalbohica1337x]

You nailed so many accolades and issues with Samsung here, excellent job. Samsung makes an excellent product, sends it to market, then promptly forgets to do anything for its buyers in the post-market support. It`s an entire corporation built on Quality, yet their Customer Service Model is run on a Sell It & Forget It mentality. I really like their products overall, so this is not meant as a slam, just supports the general impression we all have of "What Long-Term Customer Support?"

[@test4290]

6:30 you showed some contacts...

[@TechLineHD]

It is a really great device but please manufacturers, why do you need to use the fingerprint magnet back? That's why Linus uses the Dbrand skins. Well, kind of.

[@nelsonian13]

make a socks and sandals review

[@IllyaKaliyev]

Linus makes the best honest thec reviews. I love it, never stop doing that!

[@lycu3272]

how about the Xperia Z5 ???

[@LE0NSKA]

+Lỳ Cu specifically compact ye...

[@behestiavci1260]

what about normal/standart z5?

[@lycu3272]

all the Z5 series please, Linus ??? Luke ???

[@morells09]

I fully agree with you about the updates! I bought the 2012 galaxy note 10.1, and it has received diddly squat in terms of updates! And like you said in terms of updates, the iPad 2 from 2011 is running iOS 9 as of right now...

[@Randomguy86204]

Apple and Samsung are carrying the phone market..

[@themegjake4000]

*cough lg *cough motorola

[@gaswerti]

+Mike S Apple is selling the same shiz but bigger every year with long term software support. Android software support is most of the time utter crap but when it comes to hardware, screens and all that I like Android better. Apple is just the same all the time and the only thing they're carrying is the design aspect of phones.

[@Randomguy86204]

gaswerti Whatever their doing, their doing good to be holding that large of a market share..

[@gaswerti]

Obviously. iOS is probably the easiest OS to use out there and the design is impeccable so every person who is not that tech savvy (which is a lot of people) will buy an Apple product instead of Android.

[@PoeticDensity]

+Mike S In other news, Water is wet!

[@ThiagoTGM]

I also thought I wasn't going to use the stylus much when I got my N5, but surprisingly I'm using it quite frequently. Especially for taking quick notes (for example, a phone number, address or something to buy) in a pinch, just taking the pen out and writing, without even turning the screen on, is super fast and simple. Plus there is also the "Rolling Screenshot" feature, that is somewhat hidden, but AWESOME. Plus it's actually really fast, even if the internal memory isn't even close to something like the iPhone 6S. Btw, Quick Wireless Charging is SUPER DAMN COOL :3

[@DePhoegonIsle]

Erm, I don't know what the fuck you're thinking, but the Note 3 has 5.1.1(Officially) on it, and looks to be getting the new 6.0 as well. Not to mention that I got myself a Galaxy Tab S, (10.5) and I've not regretted it all. the power users who dislike the lack of support for the Tab devices, can easily root & put custom roms (as tripping knox is a laughable joke, once support is ended really) -As Samsung makes it rather easy to root & place your own roms on the devices Though honestly, I look at phablets like the note 3, and wonder 'what braindead fuck think this is a one handed device when your are using it for anything past phone calls or checking a notification' I seriously think that to large is a laughable joke, and honestly the note series has ALWAYS been a 2 handed phone, with the S-Pen being among the best and more accurate styluses, matching up to drawing surfaces that cost multitudes more, and while I honestly think the whole 'note' bit is clunky, it's real stretch comes from marking screenshots, drawing, and otherwise allowing the creation of legally binding signatures that can be saved. Though this review has made it easier to decide to get a Note Pro tablet (10+inch) to Replace my Tab S, as with as much as I love my Tab S, I really wish that it supported the S-pen which is frankly damn right fucking amazing for drawing on a phone/tablet.

[@NeXMaX]

The Note 5 is my favorite Samsung phone of 2015 But I think that it doesn't hold a candle high enough to the Note 4 since it does lack quite a number of features that the Note 4 had. Linus made a great point about heavy power users who use gigantic aftermarket batteries and high-capacity SD cards. These are the type of users who are drawn to the Note due to its large size and flexibility. Now that these 2 are somewhat gone (perhaps the SD slot may return), it lost part of that flexibility. I think with the recent announcement of the LG V10 (which has both), heavy power users who don't use the S Pen all that much may consider the V10 as an alternative. Speaking about the S Pen, it's still my favorite feature on the Note and I love using it on the Note 5 as much as I did on the 4. Don't get me wrong. I love the Note 5 and it's one of my top devices for 2015. It's just something I'd like to get out of my system.

[@sheelotastic]

The note 4 was a much better phone than this.

[@Yolinstrun4e182]

im beginning to think the same thing. love my Note 4

[@farn0153]

#teamtesla yay

[@sheelotastic]

+Farnomat haha yes. one of the best cats ever

[@AUSxTECHxGUY]

I disagree, im loving the note 5.

[@bamffatboi1698]

I have the note 3, and I still love it

[@anaustralian268]

Great review Linus, however i couldn't help but notice that you have not yet reviewed the flagship GT-S5830. i would love to see you review this phone, use it as your "daily driver" for 2 weeks and compare it with current flagship devices.

[@linuxafrica2584]

omg I've already seen MKBHDs, lew's and Jonothans review but couldn't resist just coz its Linus

[@Zuesacoatl]

I have purchased notes from the original, to my current note 4 edge. I did not buy this one because of the reasons you stated at the end. They missed the mark for people like me who bought the phone as power users or creative or creation users. The lack of interchangeable batteries, up-gradable storage, and real software or even gimmicks focused on us, and just kind of the overall "here is a new phone with a pen in it" attitude this note has been given from samsung. They focused more on the s6+, and completely missed the mark on attracting old users like me to purchase a new note series. even the edge is missing on this phone, something that is fantastic on my note4. This has been the best review so far on the new note, thank you for your candor at the end, you hit the mark for old users.

[@Virgon]

Hey LMG, I like your reviews, the only thing I think is not that great is the skins you put on the phones for review. While I get the fact you like the skins and also have a great way to promote these skins this way, I would really like to see the phone 'as we would buy it' in the video. Potentially showing a before and after wrapping. This since the looks of a phone are also very important for potential buyers, whom may not all feel like putting a wrap on the unit. Thank you for your great content and keep it coming :D

[@SepehrNaserkhaki]

I'm exactly in the same boat as you linus, I used to be decidedly anti phablet but now I even preordered myself the nexus 6p

[@martingray7439]

The one thing that I dislike about the Note 5 (though it might just be a problem in Touchwiz) is it not remembering the pin for and autoconnecting to my truck's bluetooth navigation unit

[@RaySchrantz]

I'm using iOS 9 on an iPad mini 1st gen and it's still pretty laggy at times.

[@SiimKuusik]

+RaySchrantz Yeah, because the iPad mini 1st gen has the internals of iPad 2 - a tablet which is 4 years old.

[@lotto77102]

+RaySchrantz It's the same with the iPad 2. It's nice that it gets support, but holy shit the iOS 9 update is neutered for it.

[@tryteka]

+RaySchrantz , you get laggy at ipad mini 1st gen? dude, I got laggy, slow and sometimes crash on my ipad mini 3!! wtf?

[@SiimKuusik]

Well, iPad mini 3 is also from the internals just iPad mini 2

[@SiimKuusik]

iPad 7 - pretty impressive :3

[@nipunsharma5351]

well said bro! you hit it right on the nail with the "hey we are here only to make money" approach that samsung has recently adopted. They have a strong marketing machinery and know how to make about devices that will sell but are devoid of any soul or are either a reflection of engineering passion.

[@CamArias]

My wife has been using a Note 3 for 1 year and 10 months now, and several days before I even saw Linus review of the Note 5 she mentioned the exact same drawbacks in it. The lack of replaceable battery and memory card slot has her considering moving to LG. Nice way to alienate a hardcore fan. Congrats Samsung!

[@dajusta87]

Linus I loved this video. So true. My friend was a note 2 owner but now no longer.

[@Mike504]

You hit the nail on the head on why I will keep my note 4 and hope the note 6 isn't just a big galaxy s. No remove able battery and no SD slot were ultra disappointing to hear but they removed the ir blaster that is present on the s6 and note 4 was the nail in the coffin. I use it every day to control tv/surround sound/cable box.

[@kizzume]

I'm jealous of your screen typing skills. I guess it's easier on a larger device, but still. I type 85 wpm on a computer keyboard, but usually only about 10 wpm maximum on a screen keyboard. I rely on voice-to-text a lot, which Google unfortunately messed up back in January of this year by turning college level grammar into elementary school level grammar and capitalization (which is the reason that, for now, I'm using an iPhone6). But meh, this was a good review, and it looks like an impressive device with the exception of the battery stuff...

[@ArenasWorld]

I'm still using a Galaxy Note II running Android 5.1.1 ( CM 12.1 ) Got to love the CyanogenMod community for making an unofficial, yet stable build.

[@DeathSc00p]

Video Suggestion: I would love to see a DIY Laptop Build. Something along the lines of a Thin ITX board with a 3D-printed chassis.

[@WisteriaBerlitz]

Presenting the S6 Plus. Would hope Samsung would return the Note series to what the Note 4 is. I could make do with the non-removable battery when it makes a phone lighter, but I need my expandable memory for things like Wan Show (1gb+). High gloss back is kinda meh, finger prints and slippery. I miss the leather back.

[@adilsokolovic12]

that cooler master case is so beautiful !

[@K4kaShiii]

Here in Australia, its hard to find the 64gb model of this for any handset carrier. Most only stock the 32GB and one colour. Which is why this time round i opted to get the iPhone 6s plus 128gb model.. i would pay almost the same price for a 64gb s6 edge plus a month. i love android but going samsung is pointless.. i had to flash my own roms to get any updates.

[@ParthBhatia98]

Good to see that you browse XDA as well! :p

[@ZettaFan]

You can actually "Pin" apps so that it turns off the touch buttons at the bottom. To get out of pin mode you hold both buttons at the same time

[@jjjmanyo]

I use my note 4 (running a note 5 mod) for note taking a lot simply because most of my notes require non-typeable things like music measures or math equations.

[@DFMurray]

I'm glad I got my Note Edge. Removable battery, SD Card slot, world edition (more carrier choices). Even though it is older, it outperforms Note 5, S6, S6 Edge.

[@Geekosification]

The lack of updates is why I left Samsung and got the Nexus 6 instead of a Note 5. They didn't even get kitkat on my (new at the time) s3!

[@carlos53k]

the rant at the end made me subscribe lol I've been using their note line up for a while. ... get their new note every year but not this year. If they don't bring back removable batter and expandable storage I'm going to go LG or Apple.

[@arneldancruz3630]

while watching video(stock video app) you can press the lock button so the phone will prevent function from pressing the capacitive button

[@FMMProductions]

I'm just gutted that its not being released in the UK and the rest of Europe. Hopefully Samsung are going to be releasing it soon with larger capacity storage as the lack of a micro SD slot is a major bummer for me (the SD card in my Note 2 is 64gb which is almost full with just music alone). Plus I use the S Pen a lot at work for writing down patient details and whatever else I need to be 'Note'd.

[@jimbo1531]

I think you've got this one a bit wrong. I've had a note 3 for the last 2 years and I can't wait for the note 5. Unfortunately, in Europe at least, we aren't getting it. No mention of that in the video. Also, most of the features you talk about have been present since note 3. And I'm still getting upgrades to my note 3 firmware so, not sure where that stuff about new versions of Android came from.

[@davidswe98]

i would buy an iphone 6s plus everyday of the week over this

[@SneppySymphony]

Samsung fanboys incoming. Brace yourselves.

[@xAaronnnnn]

Careful not to fall for the bait

[@Clove_Parma]

+1bentley4ever I don't have an iPhone, nor do I like Apple phones in comparison to Android phones, but one thing that Apple does excel at is keeping devices updated, even the iPhone 4S, which I have to admit is pretty damn impressive. Samsung is basically a joke with their software design and support following release, like Linus said, they seem to care more about selling devices than giving a great, updated experience and building customer loyalty.

[@zaberz]

+Dan The Doge Apple does keep their devices updated, but slows them down A LOT. Look at iOS 9 on the iPhone 4S, it's painful to watch it even perform with that OS on it.

[@Clove_Parma]

Zaberz Yeah that's true, though I'd rather have updates and be able to get the newest apps and know it'll slow down than be stuck on old software, at least in my opinion. IPhone users can choose whether or not to update, so to me is still a benefit.

[@tig3r_lily]

Is the B roll film more clear and colorful to anyone else than when Linus is talking?

[@top2502]

Very Good review Linus, agreed about device support with Samsung devices..

[@linuxmq3945]

It would be nice to see the great big clock at the back working :)

[@78MatWar87]

the only thing i find weird about this is that you like the triple tap feature making the screen smaller on this but you didnt like it on the iphone 6? mind elaborating why that is?

[@quadrplax]

This is just how I feel about the S6. They're removing all the power user features, and what do we get in return?

[@sheet-son]

I have a note 4 and only use the stylus for one thing. I screenshot base layouts in clash of clans and write on the screenshot to show our clan mates how to attack a base. It isn't very useful but for doing that it's perfect.

[@JohnFromLINY]

I don't know what to do. I own a Note 4 and I just hate the touchwiz on it but I love the S pen. I want the Note 5 a little bit, but I also want the iPhone 6S Plus. I came from an iPhone to the Note and I feel like I need that iPhone back. Android just isn't what iOS is.

[@mcobb1205]

Great to finally hear a reviewer say this about android OEM's. I love android but hate the fragmentations.

[@beameron]

i've used the Note series every since the note1 came out. picked one up. and loved it ever since. My note 3 that i use these days, Is amazing. and im thinking aboit getting the note 5. but maybe i'll wait for the Note6. see if its better.

[@jonathanspanos3761]

Linus Tech Tips vids makes me so happy! :D

[@bellbellbell15]

Why drop your Note 4 Im curious? What makes the Note 5 so amazing being that it no longer has an IR Blaster, removable battery or SD card? In addition the Note 5 has a two step process to remove the S-Pen instead of one. The Note 5 is a fingerprint magnet and more slippery in the hand unlike the Note 4. Its made up of glass therefore easier to break upon accidentally dropping it. Please someone tell me what makes the Note 5 so amazing?

[@edgarreyes6510]

Spot on on your review linus :) great job

[@sharpshark2000]

The last point is kind of so true with expensive Samsung products and the anemic updates. I feel so lucky that I got an update in September on my Note 3. 2 years after its release and it still gets updates? Not too bad for a Samsung product, but it's probably the last one. Thank god there is the XDA community. :D

[@kancheongspidergaming]

The Smart Lock criticism is actually because Linus doesn't know he's supposed to swipe the screen, not the lock button below, it actually forces Trusted Devices to turn off until unlocked (user of GS6 here with Gear S as trusted device)

[@M.R.B.]

I actually like bottom speakers. Keeps it from being muffled in the pocket or any soft surface.

[@stefanogamage]

Someone that actually addresses about the software update thing!!! Thank you. I just love android but the manufacturers don't update their devices. For example i've got a LG G Flex ( great phone) but i'm stuck on kitkat. The thing is they won't even unlock the bootloader for us to make a custom rom. Now, i know Apple is overpriced and the OS feels kinda "closed" , but they actually care about their consumers (the Iphone 4s has ios 9 !!). Now that's a thing that Samsung and other companies have to consider rather than making a ton of different models that they won't support after a few months

[@ledzeppeman]

You have such perfect reviews

[@OscarRobbing]

The thing about the iPad 2 being updated to iOS 9 is that since 7 it has run at approximately 7 frames per second...

[@bilimeyer4146]

"Sharp" review as usual. Good job!

[@devilmikey00]

Isn't lame long term support kind of a staple for android phones across the board with the exception of nexus and Nvidia stuff? It's why you kind of HAVE to root and install a alternate bootloader just so you can get more then a years worth of updates if you're lucky enough to get any at all.

[@sam11182]

Isn't it waterproof too? That is a nice feature, though I do love the features in my note 3 that this lacks

[@WeiYipLee]

Linus made a good point. When Samsung tries to sell you a phone, they try really, really hard. After you've bought a phone from them though, that's the end of their support. Note 3 had a lens flare unlock effect when it was launched with Android 4.2.2. The lens flare unlock effect was lost in Android 4.4.2, but Samsung customer reps have no answer for me. Also, being in a smaller country, I only received the Lollipop update in May 2015, about 10 days from Android M's announcement, when other countries got it 4-6 months before myself. They make good phones, but their after sales is horrible, and they do not even attempt to build a long term relationship with you.

[@midicronica1]

I don't know if it's just me but I don't seem to be enjoying LMG as much as I used to before the big move. Maybe it's just the lack of hardware releases or the lack of PC builds.

[@mariomason95]

3:10 what made me get the note 5 over Galaxy s7 edge/ note 4. Also the edge series had a faulty screen and after a while would get a pink line. The note 5 doesn't have any of that. And despite the microsd and removable battery of the note 4, I would rather go with power and looks.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I remember when I thought anything above 5" was a "phablet". Years later I would totally rock this phone.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

Now that you have your color correction tool, why not check the color correctness of phones?

[@idkwtf818]

Hey linus, when will you do an iphone 6s plus review? Looking forward to hear your opinions about it very soon!

[@Bloodsville]

exelent Linus you said everything I feel about this phone. so I will try to hold my note 3 until a note 6 or something better arrive.

[@lshe97]

"I do have a couple more Notes." Oh Linus.... I see what you did there.

[@TheBlock70]

You haven’t changed. Still enthusiastic

[@Madbrood]

Precisely why I decided not to wait for the Note 5 over the S6. I loved the Note 3 so much, but losing the expandable storage and replaceable battery made it a bit of a silly choice.

[@Buddywwe]

Anyone else feel lop-sided by the seeming gap on the right side of the set compared to the busy left side map-ladder-clock(?) combo? Still nice, though!

[@glynnetolar4423]

Video Tip: When filming shots of the screen don't use a polarizing filter on the camera or remove the screen protector on the phone. The shots had a rainbow look to them. Hey look, I gave the experts a tip.

[@TheChurchofCacti]

Thought about getting this phone but went with the S6 Edge Plus instead.

[@flaviorocha3447]

Well... i used to have a Note 1, and it was a very good smartphone, but it was so slow that i bought an Alcatel Idol 3 6045K (5.5 Dual-Sim model), and gave the Note to my mom ( witch make her happy). At least, now i can hear the phone ringing, not that little noise on the backgound. For the Summer, an AMOLED display is the best, LCD IPS + polarized sunglasses make no good combination :( .

[@collincorcoran4983]

isn't the note tablet always been a dynamic stylus with wacom tech?

[@Coldministrator]

My Galaxy S2 has never been so useful actually. Last month i installed the Resurrection Remix Rom (based on Android 5.1.1 CM) on it and feels faster than it ever was. I've been using this Rom for long enough to say that it is even more stable than any other official Samsung S2 Rom i had on it before. Battery life is amazing as well. This Rom also exists for the Note series. I kinda feel like going on ebay and buying a Note 2 for cheap just to install this Rom :D

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

I still absolutely adore my Note 3. I don't use the stylus day to day, but for the rare occasion I need to jot something down quickly, it's great to have. My next phone will eventually be a Note 4. The Note 5's lack of upgradeable battery and SD storage is an absolute deal breaker. Hands down. My Note 3 just bulldozes its way through emulators, which I keep on a 64gb Micro SD along with all my music and photos. I also have the higher capacity Anker battery with custom backplate, which actually adds a little nice weight, and nice thickness. It feels like a piece of paper with the stock setup now! :) I couldn't kill the stock battery in a day anyway, but it's nice to know the slightly thicker battery lasts for 2-3 days...but I'm not a teenage girl who never even lets the screen auto-dim, let alone shut off. Note 5: Why you do dis Samsung!?

[@Yolinstrun4e182]

Note 4 is amazing. no regrets.

[@bechillin1234]

+Jween Tech actually what your missing out on is a processor that is absolutely lag free when handling all apps and software, which is worth the loss of the sd card, but in fact if people would do their research they would know that companies are al ready releasing cases that include expandable battery packs WITH expandable storage, so you now get it all!!

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

+Brandon Pearson (Captchya) Awesome!

[@marcusvision]

"You know where that button is "😂😂he is the funniest reviewer I know so far.

[@vollickplaysgames]

note 3 sitting next to me is still going strong. love it just as much as the day i got it. wouldnt mind a 5 though. probably wait for a 6 or its replacement.

[@NeonYukon]

What about the 7 🤔😉

[@Wecrypt]

Linus how will you replace the battery in note 5? When you have battery issues... Can you even repair this beast?

[@nooneimportant8402]

linus please make a video about the breach but do it in addition to the normal daily videos

[@Javtastrophe]

The conclusion was spot on. My thoughts exactly

[@Mratempa]

A surprisingly honest review.