What will the Note 5 have to have to get you to upgrade?

[rhophotos]

Yes waterproofing would be dope.

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[21stNow]

I am not sure your assumption is correct that everyone here has already purchased or have firm plans to purchase a N4.

While the N4 was just released, relatively few people here have actually taken ownership of one. For example. Verizon, the largest carrier, hasn't released their N4 yet. Furthermore, some people are waiting for their contract renewal in coming months and are checking the feedback here as well as on other new forums to help them decide what upgrade to do, when their renewal time comes. . Many people, while leaning, towards an N4 upgrade, still are undecided. So they come here hoping to hear what others think about their new N4, as well as to hear from people their reasons to wait, perhaps, another year. While I posted my wish list, I have lived with and enjoyed my N3 for the last 9 months, even without it having the improvements of the N4 or of my wish list. Will I wait for the N5 or some other yet to be released phone, or decide the N4 is enough of an improvement for me.? Right now, I will wait, because for the time being, I am undecided.

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This is why I didn't say "everyone", I only said "most people". Even considering what you said about VZW not releasing the Note 4 yet, many of those customers who are on this forum are planning to buy one.

 

[stackberry369]

Yes waterproofing would be dope.

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Not with the stylus hole in the phone

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[21stNow]

Note 5 should be water proof!!!

No. Please no!

 

[KingTongue]

Not with the stylus hole in the phone

Posted via the Galaxy Note 4

Maybe possible if the stylus had some sort of gasket/O-ring on the end.

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[KingTongue]

Also a front facing flash would be nice too. One that has software like Nikon's ittl system for both flashes. These would allow for "perfect" exposure when taking closer pictures. No more over exposed shots with blown out highlights.

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[tartrate]

Honestly I think the Note 4 is in a good spot right now. I am not excited about any of the "wants" the OP posted. Things like 64 bit processor is not going to be something you really notice on the user end. Neither is USB 3.0 unless you're transferring gigabytes of files everyday. If it's added on, cool, if not, not a big deal. Everything else will improve with time; better radios, more efficient processors, faster ram, better cameras - but none of these incremental upgrades are actual "wants" that I'd be looking for in the next line of phones.

One thing I am excited about is on the software side. Let's say, Android L. Now that will change things.

I care more about practical things that matter on a day to day basis. A bit lighter and longer battery life (since it gives 1-2 days now let's push that into the 3-5 day range) would be pretty sweet and probably likely by the time I upgrade my phone again. And I trust Samsung will deliver in bringing the best usability and functionality for its users so I'm not concerned about future features/specs either. And they're not afraid of pushing R&D/new technology, as with popularizing larger display phones, leading the front with display technology, standardizing IR blasters, developing UPSM, and introducing digitizers to smartphones. And Samsung is one of the last companies that still allow user replaceable battery; most other companies realize battery dies, phone becomes useless and time to replace phone. I'm excited to see what they come up with in the next 2 years.

 

[Tkbredx]

No. Please no!

what's wrong with water proofing?

 

[Tkbredx]

Ou. And a finger print scanner built in the screen!

 

[tartrate]

what's wrong with water proofing?

It adds flaps to the phone, which become inconvenient when trying to use the ports. If you're not using a wireless charging this becomes somewhat of a hassle when charging your phone.

 

[Tkbredx]

It adds flaps to the phone, which become inconvenient when trying to use the ports. If you're not using a wireless charging this becomes somewhat of a hassle when charging your phone.

True but if one is not using the
water proof feature, can't he or she just remove those flaps

 

[MrMLK]

2. 64 bit processor in order to improve processing efficiency and enhance battery life.

Why do you think a 64 bit processor will allow you to do either of these things? It won't.

A 64 bit processor will allow you to directly address more than 4 gb of ram. That's it.

Unless the note 5 has a lot more ram, the 64 bit processor will just be a marketing bullet point.



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[21stNow]

what's wrong with water proofing?

I agree with what Tartrate said. And I don't want the rubber gaskets on my high-end phone. I don't want my phone to look like a piece of plumbing!

If Samsung came out with a Note Active line, that would be OK. I prefer the current Note series to remain as is.

 

[nugj]

Good grief I may just be completely out of my mind here but Samsung has the Edge to get though, another Gseries for starters. While overall, the N4 maybe just looks like a slight move to up the ladder of Note development, as is the case with many design/manufacture houses, Samsung is concentrating on specific elements of the Note with each release. Seen in that context, (camera, housing, SPen, display) these elements have at least from what I have seen enjoyed a pretty decent upgrade. It is not like they have completely ignored other areas of development either.

As for waterproofing, the other changes that would bring are hard to envision. I would not want Samsung to even attempt it for the Note series, It would mean too many other changes that I don't want to see on a Note.

 

[monsieurms]

Hopefully the thin phone war ends. I like the feel of a phone and not a thin piece of plastic in my hands. I'm sure at some point in the future they come make aperture blade small enough. The note 4 is thin enough IMHO. A slightly thicker phone could give us better optics and other internal hardware.

Just wishing....

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Yeah, I agree. In fact, another good reason to put a case on it is how thin and slippery it seems. It's like half the time, there's nothing to grab on to!

I agree with what Tartrate said. And I don't want the rubber gaskets on my high-end phone. I don't want my phone to look like a piece of plumbing!

Well, the popular Otterbox Commuter cases, for instance, all have port flaps for protection. It's no big deal. When I first saw the concept, I had a negative reaction. "Oh! What a pain that will be." Got used to it very quickly and now find it valuable. But if someone doesn't like it, they're easy enough to slice off.

 

[talltubatom]

The stereo sound avaiable on other modern phones is very nice. That would be HUGE for the next version

 

[rhophotos]

Yeah front facing stereo speakers would be nice. Though it would increase the footprint on the phone. I'd be happy with rear facing ones

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[RexdaleNap]

4k amoled,

 

[thatdude93]

I'm done buying phones this will be my last one lol

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[jsreen]

I would like to see a better speaker design too. Due to my older plan I was unable to get the Note 4 w/o paying an arm and a leg but based on past release dates my upgrade will happen around the same time the Note 5 should be released. Can't wait to see what they come up with!

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