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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1924 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Galaxy Note5's camera quality, screen size, and battery life, with many praising its ease of use and the included stylus and S Pen. Positive feedback also highlights the phone's features, design, and performance. However, some users expressed disappointment over the lack of expandable storage and the absence of an SD card slot. The non-removable battery was also a point of concern for some customers.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    big step up from a plain cell phone, and takes tim

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first smart phone and did not come with instructions so I had to come back to best buy a few times for instructions. I did not know that my Verizon contacts were in the cloud so had them transferred from my old phone resulting in a double list. There apparently is no way to automatically remove duplicates so you have to do it manually which is a pain. The camera is great, bud doesn't seem to have a zoom other than to manually enlarge the picture which doesn't hold when you send or attach it.. Overall I guess in a year when I am comfortable with this I will forget the problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy transition

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone was very easy to transition to from my older "not so smart" phone. Photo quality is very good and battery life is reasonably long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone with excellent battery life (compared to note 4). Wished phone had an option for sd card but am still very happy with this phone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent phone!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a workhorse of a phone. This is probably the best cell phone I've ever owned it is fast stylish and efficient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great phone with strong signal. Camera tops

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I found it easy to use. Some apps seem goofy from Google Play but otherwise the phone is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best phone out there right now... the camera is amazing. Switched from iPhone and so glad I did

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect. Only issue is 32 gigs. 4k video chews that up fast. Returned and got 64 gig. Miss the white color as black only option in 64 gig.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very smooth and easy to use

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely the best of the Notes! This product is easy to use and works perfectly for my lifestyle. Screen write is my favorite feature

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this phone! One of the best things about this phone is that it only takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to fully charge the battery!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best phone till date :)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent phone. Upgraded from S3 to Note 5. Awesome speed, great look, awesome features and outstanding pictures !! What else to ask for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone is so smooth. The operating system is very fast. The screen is beautiful. These phones just get better and better each year

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung cell phones are the best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband and I got the Samsung phones 1 S6 1 Note 5, my husband is new to the smartphone but Samsungs are the best they have two types of classes to help you learn your phones this is very helpful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I still have a lot to learn about my new phone but it has performed way above my expectations

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Note 5 is my favorite Samsung yet

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone has an amazing screen, flawless operating system and isn't as big as people make it out to be. I highly suggest you get one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it , all the options and so user friendly..

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    STate of the art options but yet so good and uncomplicated. Love it so much just like getting an early Xmas present. Camera is wicked.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone with camera.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Samsung Note 5 phone. Camera takes great pictures and videos. Love the size of the phone. Would highly recommend this phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone for any age. The large screen size is wonderful for viewing videos. The volume adjusts well for those with hearing aids.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the note taking ability.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If I am wanting to write something to save (contact for example) I just pull out the pen and i can use the screen like a white board.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for watching videos

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this phone because I like to watch videos. Love this phone because I can use it to take notes and create and share documents.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the Experieced Android User

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone is a beautiful piece of 2016 technology. It's functionality is easy to use and the camera operation is a joy to behold.

    I would recommend this to a friend