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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, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super nice smartphone

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

    Got this for my son at Christmas and he loves it. Phone has a great screen and and even better camera. He also wanted a nice camera for Christmas but the camera on the Note 5 is great for everything he wanted. You can do custom setting like the ISO so you can take pictures in lower light. Also do slow motion shots as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+

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

    Easy to use. Long battery. Great camera. Very fast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Phone

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

    My wife absolutely loves this phone. My wife and I looked into the Samsung phones because of the camera quality we had heard about on these phones. They have not let us down yet and the screen quality is fantastic. Great battery life and all around good phone. We could not be happier, and beats the heck out of Apple.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This phone is awesome!

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

    To all the naysayers that don't like the changes, go to LG. This phone is phenomenal. The non-removable battery is not an issue because the phone charges in an hour from zero to almost 100%. If storage is the issue then use the cloud or fork over a few extra bucks for the 64 gig because this phone is worth every penny!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best phone I could imagine

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

    This has been the best phone I have owned thus far. I had a Note 3 and iPhones in the past and this phone still shocks me 2 months after purchasing it. It is slick, slim, clear, quick, and the camera is amazing. If you want to get a phone that is good for personal and business, this is it! The stylist is spot on.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    totally great

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

    A friend recommended this cell phone as I was about to give the one I had a toss out the window. Although a bit on the large size, it is a phenomenal phone. The camera is fantastic, I most of all love the built in stylus. I would definitely recommend the classes if you buy one, it does so much you can get lost.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So many features!

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

    I love this phone! I use my phone for work constantly. The pen makes taking notes and entering information so much easier. I love that I can print directly from my phone. Great phone. The only thing I do not like is that they took away the sd card option. Using the phone all the time, I need a lot of memory.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    The stylus writes much better than the note 3. I love it for that feature alone, but every thing seems to run smoother on the note 5 than earlier versions. I am enjoying being able to customize more, like the text messaging background and headings and not just the bubbles and the text messaging background.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the elderly.

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

    I bought this phone for my mom who is retirement age. She had an old Note phone previously. The screen is large enough for her eyes to see the images and the pen helps her to write and select options when her fingers can't use the touchscreen. Would highly recommend.

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

    Great camera

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

    I absolutely love the memo on the front on case uyou have something fast to jot down and the S Pen on this phone. It's very sleek compared to all of the other notes that I have had previously since the first note I purchased being a Note 2

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone, Awesome Screen

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

    Coming from a Windows Phone this experience has been great. While the battery only lasts about 14 hours for me the screen makes up for it. For anyone questioning what device to get this is it. I compared this to 3 other phones and this one wins hands down. The Pen is awesome too letting me take handwritten notes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful

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

    I upgraded to the Note 5 from the Note 3, a bit worried about not being able to add an SD card or purchase a replacement battery. I'm so glad I did. Battery lasts all day on one charge with moderate use, space is no issue, and the phone is FAST! Love the crisp display, clean colors, and styling.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Galaxy Note

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

    I had the Samsung Galaxy 3 before getting the Note 5. I am really still getting used to the extras that the Note has. I love the size of the screen. The camera takes much better pictures. What I use at this point, I love so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Processor speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Memory

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Smartphone

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

    I previously had the Note 4 and love it the only thing; there's no removable battery and no memory card slot. Only 32 or 64 bit memory is what provide with the phone. Beside that camera, the processor is faster the stylus pen is much better then before and I love the previous one in the Note 4.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite feature is the camera.

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

    I absolutely love the camera on this phone. The pictures are so clear I am taking selfies all of the time. I love everything about this phone I thought the size was going to be a problem but it really isn't that bad. I am so glad I purchased it and I'm really glad the gold one came out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone. Upgrade from my nexus 6

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

    I used to have the nexus 6 loved that phone. Had samsung phones for years and hated touch wiz and had to get away. I did alot of reserch like a weeks worth and saw thsi wohld be touchwiz on "slim fast" with a great build. I neber used more then 32 gb on a phone so i was not worried. use cloud storage its awesome. I have no issues with no removable back since i like getting new phones every year but this can last 2 years no issues if you treat it right. Dont charge overnght or buy accsesories not apprived to work witht the divice technologies. Buy a external battery from aukey Its approved to be a 2.0 fast charger. Phone is great i may switch to the gold s6 edge plus only becuse i am not using the stylus. I personaly selling for a living thiught i can use the note fetures with the pen but i just type notes. Thats a lersonal use thing. Ether phone is great just wish samsung gave the us the silver color. That will be down the road soon i hope. The best samsung phone ive ever had hands down !

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent phone

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

    It has great battery life compared to my old phone and I love the pen, I've had one odd issue where it froze when my alarm went off and couldn't get it to shut the alarm off without turning off the phone. Sometimes on Facebook messenger and texting it won't let me type in the name of the person without clicking the text box a few times, but overall great phone with little issues.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    In love

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

    I can not say enough about the Note 5, it is by far the best smart phone I have ever owned. The uses for the "pen" are endless. I enjoy it, seriously enjoy finding new features that help me in every day life. The camera is amazing of course. Thank you Samsung you went above & beyond!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, 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 the note 5. I didn't think I was going to like it at first because of the size but it grows on you. The battery life is amazing to be a droid. The camera is awesome, both front facing and rear. I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a high functioning phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Far So Good

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

    This is my fifth android smart phone and my third Samsung. I finally condensed down from smart phone and tablet to a Note. I do try to do a Restart every day or every other day. I have had no issues and love the changes to the pen. Battery life with fast charger is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend