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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1924 reviews

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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    I'm a bit of a phone e nerd, and was cautious about buying this as I've usually steered clear of TouchWiz. I've had nothing but positive experiences with my phone. No lag, no reboots, and the camera is incredible

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

    Very Good Phone.

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

    This is my second Samsung phone. My prior model was the Note 2 which was a great performer with excellent features. Upgrading to the Note 5 was a nice improvement.

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

    Love this Phone!

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

    I really resisted the change from my iPhone, but I LOVE this phone and I'm happy I went android. Lots of good features. Even got all my iTunes music on this phone without buying an app or it taking hours.

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

    Love this phone!

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

    Love, love, love this phone! Upgraded from the Note 2 and love the clear screen and more square phone. I like the storage space available. I've was a fan of the built in stylus with the 2 but this one clicks in and out to ensure you don't lose it. I really like that!

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

    Best Phone Ever

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

    Over the years I've owned a lot of phones and this is by far the best. It has more features than I will ever use. The best part is, I can leave my big notepad and pen home and just write the notes on my phone and then download them to my pc.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Note is great for notes

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

    Would like to see in the photo component, ability to zoom in more than 8X. Prefer 16 for distance shots. Otherwise, phone is easy to navigate and has many features that can help you organize all your apps. There are apps included that really aren't necessary and sometimes difficult to find and deactivate. We only by Samsung and have been very pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice upgrade

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

    Upgraded my Galaxy S4 to the Note 5. Really love the large size and the S-pen, which is very handy for making notes while I work. Camera takes great pics too.

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

    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 really like my new Note 5. My last phone was a galaxy s4. This phone has great speed to and for having 32GB storage it's double my last phone. The screen is awesome, sound has improved but the only downside for me is the sealed back. Why? Totally not necessary.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good. Upgraded from Galaxy S4

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

    So far so good... Battery life lasts all day using for corporate email, occasional facebook, a few calls, reviewing pdf files, using s-pen to edit documents or make sketch diagrams etc for email to staff.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    Great phone would recommend to a friend easy to use great camera

    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.

    It has the capability to do anything you want to do and things you don't know you want to do, yet. The s-pen makes it worth every penny. I upgraded from the S4 and have loved this phone since I got it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice large screen

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

    I love the stylus and the option to write on the locked screen.

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

    I really like this phone/tablet.

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

    I upgraded from my old, broken-down Galaxy 3 and I've really been enjoying the features of the Note 5. I have to take some more time to explore the stylus and all you can do with it, I don't think I'm using it to it's full potential. Something to aspire to!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Note 5

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

    By far the most superior Samsung phone manufactured to date. The camera takes beautiful pictures and the videos are equally excellent. I'm confident when you upgrade (I upgraded from Note 3) you will agree that the Note 5 is unmatched by any Apple IPhone.

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

    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 my new Samsung Note 5 phone. I got a good deal from Best Buy by getting a gift card for $200.00 which comes in handy at Christmas time. The note 5 has a lot of great features . Love the phone and the camera is fast and takes beautiful pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice improvement over galaxy s3cell

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

    Has larger screen so easier to surf internet for info/ Battery lasts longer so is also good update. The camera has improved to give quality pictures

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Phone

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

    I went from a Note 3 to the 5, its much faster and works a lot better. You can't take the battery out like the older models but its not a big deal. I would choose this over the iPhone 6 Plus.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Nice phone some features not easy to understand. Blocking feature not easy to use. Support had problems setting up email but it now works. I do like the phone and pictures are awesome. My iPhone 6 friends have me to take pictures and text them to their iPhone 6's.

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

    Wonderful Phone

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

    Just got this Phone for Christmas and love that I can jot down thoughts, lists, and memos with the Pen. Looking forward to taking a verizon class to learn more of the features. Great upgrade for me from the S4. As always Best Buy was the Best Deal!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Great , easy to use. The screen size allows easy viewing

    I would recommend this to a friend