Samsung Galaxy Note II: Unboxing & Review

Unboxing and detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, including benchmarking and camera tests. The iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 also make a guest appearance for comparison.
Specs:
CPU: Exynos Quad-Core 1.6GHZ
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16/32/64GB + MircoSD up to 64GB
Battery: 3100 mAh
Display: 5.55" Super AMOLED 720x1280 (267PPI)
Camera Rear: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p 30fps, stabilization
Camera Front: 1.9 MP
Other: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, LTE, Compass, Barometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, GPS/GLONASS, FM Radio
Pros:
Android 4.1
Silky smooth performance
Impressive Specs
Massive OLED display with deep contrast
Amazing Battery Life
LTE with a Quad Core CPU
Hardware and Software features galore!
Cons:
Too big for comfortable one-handed use
Heavy
Slippery Design
Display is dimmer than LCD with inaccurate and exaggerated color reproduction

[@kylearchie6598]

Man this phone was ahead on its time.. so many cool features that no brand could ever compete on its segment especially on its S pen features.

[@Trini84818]

The good old days when you got a charger and wired earbuds with your phone.

[@SerhatTheTeapot]

Especially The Phone UI’s

[@ashenwattegedera]

Don't forget the removable battery.

[@thebigcj517]

Large package size that does not incur shipping costs

[@DanielPacheco-ll3xn]

and micro sd card expansion

[@SangeetaSharma-wb5hl]

And Removable baterry also😢

[@taleenxhoney45]

2020! ! I STILL HAVE MY LOVELY NOTE 2

[@CAT.EXE2021]

ALMOST 2023 I STILL HAVE MY NOTE 3 SM - N9005 bought since 2016 made in 2013

[@reintje58]

Im still using it for streaming, alarm and internetting. Still works, as new. Its awesome! Thank you. 👍👍

[@Jasondranoff]

So crazy this popped up in my feed while I just pre-order the note 20 ultra!! He said "2g of ram pretty impressive spec" It's so amazing how far tech has come over the years. We as consumers take for granted how far theses companies have come.

[@Raderade1-pt3om]

That was same ram as my pc that time, same thoughts of how far we have come.

[@pothugantiramuramu6083]

2019 still have my note 2 fell proud

[@udaybhati2573]

2020 still have my note 2 fell proud.

[@lyhang2736]

@@udaybhati2573 don't That Note 2 2012 Yes

[@udaybhati2573]

@@lyhang2736 yes bro

[@abhishekabhi3288]

Damn I'm still using now 😸

[@RealNeonPlayz]

2021 still have my note 2, feel proud also my phone has a loose back and a broken power button still works flawlessly

[@shashankb5691]

Its 2022 and writing this Comment using S2 stylus , what a beast this device 😎is

[@apolpowermac]

still loving my note 2. still rocking 2017... way back cost me around $700. worth the price and build quality.

[@douglasunderwood425]

Note 2 will always be the best device no matter what

[@nagumo5113]

y

[@Nestor535]

@@nagumo5113 it was a revolutionary device!!

[@zeeafr809]

-

[@fargeeks]

@Slimine S7 how is the display?

[@RealNeonPlayz]

@Infinity Loop disrespeccc

[@Tejaye777]

I have a GN2 and absolutely love it I can't imagine another phone having the functionality that this phone has.The only thing I don't like too much is the plastic feel especialy when the plastic cover is off it seems kinda cheap.But then I use the phone and man the functionality makes it feel like the most high end device ever made.

[@JC-bx1kz]

That was my mom's phone before until 2016 she switched to samsung galaxy j7 prime in 2017 she died.

[@sangamkrkne]

😢

[@Th33Vultur3]

An oldie but goodie

[@0_mfg]

Th33Vultur3 is that off i. little rascals????

[@fazilsaif4851]

2019 and watching this video on my new Samsung galaxy note 10+. What a time when 5.5 was largest display biggest matter 3100 mah. Really miss those days...i was more happier with galaxy s2 and there was more excitement than now with Samsung galaxy note 10 +

[@idkhonestly9985]

5:29 nostalgia time

[@anonymoususeronyoutube]

My Tab 2 has that startup

[@abslondon24]

man you're reviews are the best !!!

[@OTAKUJHE]

Awesome! A fine solid review that covers everything bout the Note 2.

[@chocolatedoll1223]

I ❤my note 2!!!!

[@offtraileddino5989]

Me too.

[@GrannyHuntingPapi]

Is it a great phone

[@aliplays9015]

Hershey31 I love my note 8

[@milovanjovanovic4913]

Mee too i draw with S pen do you try It?

[@lorddiesel2949]

@@aliplays9015 I have a note 8 to

[@MidnightPixies]

best phone of my life i used many phones but this phone is Epic

[@MidnightPixies]

@I T S B O G Y T I M E oppo reno

[@delanoanthony4084]

this is the BEST review for this phone by far. And since i've seen it, im buying a SN2 in about 10 days to 2 weeks. simply AMAZING!!

[@nadaaahmed2633]

i've seen this video 100 times i love it he explains everything and i cnt wait to get this phone

[@siddheshss12345]

the legend is here..

[@dudleyleyy]

Love my note 2 LTE with android 4.4.2 XD

[@HeavyMaster99]

No glitches? :o

[@mrsahil8600]

W0w Cool

[@Soccercrazyigboman]

Square Button How? I have the TMobile version and the best I can do is the old Jedi X2 rom running based on 4.3

[@dudleyleyy]

Soccercrazyigboman check sammobile

[@sneakycactus8815]

Timur TV I agree. It's amazing. But I think the newer note 5 is even better. It even has a little pushy thingy at the top of the s pen

[@Bury_every_Liberal]

Watching on the Note 8. Amazing how far Sammy has come.

[@sebono68]

The S Pen has quickly turned from a simple drawing tool to one of the killer features of the Galaxy Note phones.

[@apawar280889]

going to get mine tomorrow..

[@apawar280889]

No snapdeal... actually i have got mine and i am replying using by my note 2... nice phone;-)

[@aliplays9015]

Abhishek Pawar I am enjoying my note 8

[@zoelamp4840]

Abdul Kalam I’m enjoying my note 9

[@mohammedsalah-uz2ki]

@@zoelamp4840 i am enjoying my note 10 +

[@dylanmathis6605]

Wow not bad

[@supermansrk]

Great Reviewer! I liked the way he explored its tech specs... Very much satisfied with the mobile review... Will surely buy it! :D

[@eshan838]

Thankyou, after I'd watching U 2 days ago, I got my new galaxy note 2 today.

[@txtnoobwfox]

Getting this phone for Christmas I hope CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!

[@AJ6spd]

Damm this was a beast in 2012!

[@haley-and_gaming6371]

its still a beast in 2021

[@blahblahblahb3209]

so many memories

[@Marobobb]

i love this review he talks very clearly and mentions every single detail i gave my iphone 5 to a friend and i bought the note two last week because of this video really helped thnx detroidborg

[@mmicciss]

Good review, mate! Now I want to buy this even more!

[@GT-ne1wu]

Best fukin phone ever.... with me for last 1.5 yrs...never gave a problem...very fast speed..

[@anasspihui]

i love you my Samsung Galaxy Note //

[@tedscheese]

Well why r u commenting here? U should tell it to ur note

[@TalkingFootball2023]

Bought this last week and couldn't be more happy/blown away. Its lightning quick and just great overall. I got it off amazon for $150 with my upgrade

[@acnaji]

Great! I got it today, I love my Note II.

[@ariesleo4857]

I just order a new one fresh out the box

[@user-sp8uy5lv9s]

Boi

[@uchihachan4756]

@doby daoud raw daoud لا يا راجل😂

[@rosiebutcher548]

Aries Leo why

[@jakubserwin8208]

I'm getting phone in next week! #GettingExited

[@anghelikaade6276]

Who cares?!

[@jakubserwin8208]

Well. . . I

[@MdHaroonAhmedKhan]

Which one?

[@jakubserwin8208]

Note II :D

[@addrianncliff3955]

anghelika ade what happen to you

[@dulkithpitigalage504]

Great video MIKE YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ZakiTechno171]

I love old phones this way! ❤

[@xavierlee3574]

Apple is going down baby

[@Tiffanycurrey]

You can say that again.

[@h3c70rm.8]

Xavier Lee your ugly face is going down

[@afronic1239]

JOKER fuck off

[@elliot6350]

I’m a Apple User ;-;

[@elliot6350]

I wanna get this note 2 but my mom won’t let me

[@WaelYAHYAOUI]

Which is better to get, The Samsung galaxy s4 or the note 2 ?

[@mtt1881]

Getting my Note 2 tomorrow, so exited :)

[@VisualMotiveProductions]

Getting it tomorow so excited!

[@assyria712]

I love my note 2 wouldn't change it for the world. Unless it's for the note 4

[@brendalovesmariah]

Do the note 2 has the s health application

[@ghastbr6642]

brenda brown No.

[@RealNeonPlayz]

ur phone charging port is broken

[@ManPingus]

I want a Galaxy Note 3 :'(

[@BADGYALSHI]

Me too 😨😓😰😥

[@octaviakuhn2866]

Yeah me too!!!!!😭

[@Soccercrazyigboman]

Dominic Vazquez Had one, returned it for a Note 2 cause the Note 3's low light camera was awful imo. Note 2 took better night pics

[@uchihachan4756]

@Jonbal McDaniel we donot care nope

[@FZ779]

@Jonbal McDaniel note 9**

[@mzbs17]

Impressive! Very clear and informative review.

[@DragonAirBoy123]

Just Ordered Mines Today So Exceited!!!!!!!

[@IYoseff]

I kept holding this phone for 3 solid years until it died on me, it was a masterpiece of its time though.

[@middleofsomew7567]

This phone better better than the iphone 4 and iphone 5.

[@warrenedwarda.5903]

duh the iphone 5 is better than this

[@middleofsomew7567]

I dont think so Edward_Arzadon /Games/Vlogs/Reviews/​

[@warrenedwarda.5903]

+Tugba Canli then iPhone 6s Plus does huh??

[@middleofsomew7567]

Man , iphone 6s plus so differentt.. Edward_Arzadon /Games/Vlogs/Reviews/​

[@warrenedwarda.5903]

+Tugba Canli or iPhone 6s specs except for battery

[@MrJc9600]

This thing is amazing, I can't imagine what they will do with the note 3!

[@all144]

The best smartphone ever! Cant imagine myself without it anymore..

[@wildcat225]

Watching this on Note 4

[@marshalebenz52]

Elver Sanay same here 😄😄

[@fargeeks]

Note 9

[@bxchicc7799]

Watching on my note 7

[@user-ym3nv2ml7z]

jadamama it'll explode

[@lildude8142]

They suck when three or five days they are laggy

[@sebastiancizmarov1273]

Cool trainer Steven idiot

[@SkiNNyPoNNy]

guys i think he is dead

[@PepsiManX360]

R.I.P Steve

[@ujgilani]

i got mine :) 2 days back loving it

[@fergiie.]

my phone came today and i'm laaaavin it! i get to download unlimted music, cinema tickets, 4GEE everything about it is amazing and the apps r off the charts!

[@TechReviewTom]

All -- I repeat -- all my friends used to rip on me for the phone screen size. Now they all have iPhone plus's .. friggin owned those Chode's.

[@zubairahmedkhan228]

Tom Cunnington

[@subhansheikh4965]

Am i the only one watching in 2017?

[@CDRiley]

Subhan Sheikh no

[@marcomunoz5502]

ur not alone

[@hellslayer9638]

i still love this phone it was my first ever note just for two year but i m still in love with this phone about how it felt in hand

[@naz2585]

I Just got my GN2 last week...and absolutely love it

[@mac76311]

Use to love this phone, was one of favorites

[@Cindycute12]

Thank you! i was planing to get the galaxy s3 now I going toget the note 2!!

[@mfwhite1998]

I'm getting this phone next week can't wait " it coming "

[@hellslayer9638]

I miss my note 2 giving tribute to my phone watching it in 2018

[@TheWarfare07]

got this phone. loving it. great phone.

[@madmike6942]

2017 now.still rocking this phone.mint condition.its like brand new

[@MarcPaul1984]

Best review buddy, keep it up. Cheers!

[@Bmwx5fan9]

Ordering mine this weekend

[@nviglione]

This was posted on my birthday!

[@johnbryantolosa7083]

2019 and still watching this? Btw, I'm watching this on my Note 9. #SamsungFan

[@nicknabors2305]

Hahaha I am watching in s8

[@mawariedy5490]

Im too....

[@almaasa2890]

just ordered this, can't wait to get throught the mail!

[@RealNeonPlayz]

still have it?

[@cutepeeter]

Nice nail on your right thumb :)

[@jazkuh7738]

the best phone ever, can't wait to have mine next week :-))

[@AbdulahAlasiri]

im buying this next week Insha'a Allah.. thank you for the perfect review! :)

[@gokulmuralitharan1964]

Great work mate.... Subscribed readily.... Keep up.. Wishes

[@dylanchadderton1]

Wow I cant believe how great this phone is!

[@aliim8]

i am so getting this phone! Its like the ultimate phone! :o

[@sourav7162]

Samsung leads the smartphone industry and ahead of every other by atleast 5 years. Look at the PiP video play back and this was in 2012!!!!

[@shaakz2487]

Thnx mike fr such a great review

[@6abhishekk]

Very nice review. Thanks!

[@christophermaloney8119]

I am getting it ordered Wednesday and coming in 2days I always wanted a note 2 since they came out .

[@brianicole1037]

my last android miss it so much can’t wait to get the note 8 😁

[@Camstarz100]

I want one of these the best phone out now :D

[@chemali97]

I can't wait till I get this in the summer

[@TheShyness08]

I'm waiting for mine to ship and can't wait

[@dzryad7400]

Amazing phone amazing vibe

[@SaM0Saa]

OOOOOOMGGGGGGGG I LOVE THIS VIDEO AND I LOVE THIS MOBILEEEEEEEEE DAMN SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODD I LOV U SOO MUCH SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 BEST N PERFECT IN THE WORLD

[@TomateFarcie]

Excellent review! I was a little on the fence between the SG3 and the Note 2, and this video pretty much seals the deal. I guess I'll just get used to the bigger size.

[@sinhnguyen4815]

Didn't know you worked on the handwriting recognition software. Looks like magics.

[@Creamian67]

best review ever!

[@DopeGamer17]

Im going to get mine next monday =)

[@Mstworthy]

I ordered mine... Unlocked of course :)

[@muyoyetalubasi8736]

love this phone its kept me busy since the release.

[@StrangeRoad]

This is a tremendous review. Helped a lot to decide whether to buy or not. Yes, can go ahead and buy. :)

[@chemali97]

Can't wait till I get this

[@matheusteixeira8269]

Very good video ... When i see this ! I think : - i need buy this smartphone.

[@MashToWin]

very good review. the note 2 is a beast!

[@KTSwaggin1]

He seemed like he was more excited about the accessories more than the phone!

[@nadaaahmed2633]

WANT THIS and going to get it very soon

[@foothero8582]

And now we have galaxy note1 because we are in 2019