Gotta Say - I Love This Freakin' Thing!

[billykac]

Great to hear.

My battery lasts all day and then some. Frankly, since I've gotten the N5, I no longer even think about my battery - it's always just fine.

I use S-Note more and more in meetings these days, and I continue to get looks and questions about "writing on my phone". Funny.

 

[clitrenta]

Great to hear.

My battery lasts all day and then some. Frankly, since I've gotten the N5, I no longer even think about my battery - it's always just fine.

I use S-Note more and more in meetings these days, and I continue to get looks and questions about "writing on my phone". Funny.

I think there are a lot of people out there who are of the belief that writing on your phone isn't that big of a deal since they've been NOT doing it forever. Of course, when you've never had something, you don't realize how much it can help you (microwave oven?) I love my S-Pen. One feature the Note 4 had that I don't think the 5 has is the ability to write on the back of pictures (looks like the front only now). Not a huge deal though.

 

[krispy_mobile]

I'll be honest, I picked up my note 5 via Tmobile's Jump on Demand anticipating I would end up wanting to ditch it after a few months. Never had a note, always had unlocked pure Android phones, whether it be through Nexus devices or rooting/rom'ing, etc.

Now I'm two months in and I think the Note 5 has ruined me for other devices.

Things that bug me enough to mention:
- TouchWiz - Particularly things like the Settings screen and back button on right side.
- Too damn slippery - Using a case for the first time ever, but the good minimal clear case options make this a small issue.
- Lack of security & latest Android features - Not having the latest security patches and enhancements for Android is my biggest issue with the phone. If I do switch phones, this will likely be why.

Things I love and that brought me to the phone:
- Camera - Live up to expectations for both stills and video.
- Screen size/Body size ratio - Big fan of maximizing screen to overall size.
- Display - Yes, it's impressive & coupled with size has me viewing many more things on the phone where I would normally reach for my tablet.

Things I did not expect at all:
- Excellent battery life
- Freaking love using the pen for memos! I constantly write lists, normally on Post-it notes. Those days are over. I fear I like this so much I may be spoiled for other phones. Case in point, I REALLY want to have Android 6.0 on this device. I use it on my Nexus 5 and am a fan. I also really want to be up to the latest Android patch level. So, the 6p makes sense to consider. But, all I can think about is going back to crumpled Post-it notes in my pocket and that kills it for me.

Very unexpected.

 

[daves221]

Note 5 is a pure home run for every reason said here and more including tw working great... Really enjoying it. And add to there list that there proximity sensor so far is great, where my note 3 not so much. Really appreciating all of the effort that went into it.

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[WeAreAllUnique]

I'll be honest, I picked up my note 5 via Tmobile's Jump on Demand anticipating I would end up wanting to ditch it after a few months. Never had a note, always had unlocked pure Android phones, whether it be through Nexus devices or rooting/rom'ing, etc.

Now I'm two months in and I think the Note 5 has ruined me for other devices.

Things that bug me enough to mention:
- TouchWiz - Particularly things like the Settings screen and back button on right side.
- Too damn slippery - Using a case for the first time ever, but the good minimal clear case options make this a small issue.
- Lack of security & latest Android features - Not having the latest security patches and enhancements for Android is my biggest issue with the phone. If I do switch phones, this will likely be why.

Things I love and that brought me to the phone:
- Camera - Live up to expectations for both stills and video.
- Screen size/Body size ratio - Big fan of maximizing screen to overall size.
- Display - Yes, it's impressive & coupled with size has me viewing many more things on the phone where I would normally reach for my tablet.

Things I did not expect at all:
- Excellent battery life
- Freaking love using the pen for memos! I constantly write lists, normally on Post-it notes. Those days are over. I fear I like this so much I may be spoiled for other phones. Case in point, I REALLY want to have Android 6.0 on this device. I use it on my Nexus 5 and am a fan. I also really want to be up to the latest Android patch level. So, the 6p makes sense to consider. But, all I can think about is going back to crumpled Post-it notes in my pocket and that kills it for me.

Very unexpected.

Replacing post-it notes is a godsend. And I will agree that having the ability to write on your phone is a great feature.

Note in my house!

 

[billykac]

Time to hit this one again.

Google provided the new MM OS, Samsung did their thing to make it work for the N5, and the result is amazing.

Gotta say it again: Love this freakin' thing.

Best phone I've ever owned.

 

[koves]

Got mine February 9 for my birthday...still can't get enough of this phone lol

My first Samsung phone.

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[paulrosel]

Absolutely!

Just a quick answer to your dilemmas:
1. TouchWiz - Although it is better than previous iterations, I am using Nova Launcher.
2. Slippery - Just like you, I'm using a minimal clear case (Spigen Ultra Hybrid).
3. Security and Updates - I have no solutions for this. When is MM coming?

 

[alejovh1]

I love this thing too!!! I've traded it for an iPhone 6s plus twice! And came back to the note 5 again. Most recently I got a galaxy s7 edge and only lasted for 2 days, took it back to the store and exchanged it for a note 5. the bite 5 it's just a well rounded amazing smart phone period.