Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review: Top-end specs and stylus trump big-screen rivals, but you'll pay a bundle for incremental upgrades
In August, Samsung released the Galaxy Note 7, its follow-up to the Galaxy Note 5, to favorable reviews. With its head-turning design, precise stylus and brilliant screen, it shored up the Note 5's few weaknesses, and was praised as Samsung's ultimate phone. Until the devices started overheating and, in some cases, catching fire.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 is excellent overall, and the only phone to buy if you want to write by hand. However, you'll pay a huge premium for a modest upgrade from last year's model, and less pricey competitors will satisfy many.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has an eye-catching design and high-end hardware, and it takes great outdoor photos; Using the stylus has never felt better and battery life is terrific.
With a nonremovable battery and no external storage option, the Note 5 strips away some of last year's features; It's pricey compared with large-screen competitors like Motorola's Moto X Pure.