Note 5 doesn't have Google Play Store, is that normal?

[AC Question]

Note 5 doesn't have google play store

I bought a Galaxy Note 5 dual sim last week in China and I noticed that it didn't have Google play store. Is this normal?

 

[anon(632115)]

Re: Note 5 doesn't have google play store

Yes. Google Play is banned in China.

 

[Rukbat]

It's also possible that it's a knockoff, not a Samsung phone. A lot of Chinese companies sell phones like the "Note 5" that isn't really a Note 5.