Galaxy Note 5
The 2015 Note — glass design, refined S Pen, productivity polish.
The Galaxy Note 5 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Aug 2015, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Exynos 7420 with a 5.7" QHD AMOLED display, a 16 MP · f/1.9 main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — The 2015 Note that went premium — now a legacy device. Standout strengths: glass-and-metal redesign with a refined s pen. and sharp qhd amoled display. Main trade-off: dropped microsd and the removable battery.
The 2015 Note that went premium — now a legacy device.
The Note 5 brought a glass design and a refined S Pen. Dropping microSD and the removable battery was controversial; today it is firmly history.
Read the full review- Glass-and-metal redesign with a refined S Pen.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
- Fast Exynos 7420; 4 GB RAM.
- Wireless charging built in.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy Note 5 compares
| Galaxy Note 5 | Mi 5 | Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 680 |
| Display | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.15" FHD LCD | 6.6" LCD 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 16 MP · f/2.0 | 50 MP · OIS |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $310 | $199 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note 5 released?
The Galaxy Note 5 was released in Aug 2015.
How much does the Galaxy Note 5 cost?
The Galaxy Note 5 launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Note 5 screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note 5 has a 5.7" QHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note 5 use?
The Galaxy Note 5 is powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 5 have?
The Galaxy Note 5 ships with 4 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note 5 battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note 5 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy Note 5 charge?
The Galaxy Note 5 supports 15 W wired charging.
Does the Galaxy Note 5 have wireless charging?
The Galaxy Note 5 supports 9 W wireless charging.
What is the Galaxy Note 5 main camera?
The Galaxy Note 5 has a 16 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Galaxy Note 5 have 5G?
The Galaxy Note 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy Note 5 waterproof?
The Galaxy Note 5 has no official ingress-protection rating.
How much does the Galaxy Note 5 weigh?
The Galaxy Note 5 weighs 171 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Note 5 come in?
The Galaxy Note 5 is available in 4 colours: Black Sapphire, White Pearl, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium.
Is the Galaxy Note 5 worth buying?
The Note 5 brought a glass design and a refined S Pen. Dropping microSD and the removable battery was controversial; today it is firmly history. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note 5 an editorial score of 52/100.
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