Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Note II: The 2012 Note that proved the phablet was no fluke.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2012·$649·Score 26/100
The Galaxy Note II turned the phablet from an experiment into a best-seller, with a big battery and a better S Pen. A piece of history today.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.5" HD AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 4412
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.6
Battery
3,100 mAh
Weight
183 g
What stands out
- Big-battery phablet with excellent endurance for 2012.
- Improved, more accurate S Pen.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- A major commercial success.
What to watch
- Low 720p resolution on a 5.5-inch screen.
- Glossy plastic build.
- Software ended at Android 4.4.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100