Samsung Galaxy Note 5 / Note5 Duos (2015)

performance, design, sound, battery, reliability

durability, price

84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, usability, portability, screen, design

reliability, reception, apps, GPS navigation

77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

performance, usability, portability, design, screen

durability

97% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Sleek, glass design ; Speedy overall performance ; Great camera ; Slimmer design makes it easier to hold in one hand

S Pen experience not radically improved ; Smaller battery ; No micro SD card support or removable battery

Slick glass-backed design ; Record-break specs ; Stunning camera quality ; Handy S Pen stylus

Expensive ; No microSD card slot ; No removable battery ; Limited to a few countries

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 requires two hands and a pile of cash, but it's the best Android phone with a large screen, a stylus and an accurate camera. Just don't look for it to have a microSD card, removable battery – or availability outside the US.

Nice design ; Good S Pen use

Only as powerful as S6 ; Battery life lower

So, what do we think of the Galaxy Note 5? We’re very fond of just about every aspect of the Galaxy Note 5, from its curved and sleek design to its vibrant display and high-resolution camera. It can handle almost anything you can throw at it thanks to...

Stunning design ; Killer screen ; Excellent camera

Expensive ; Unconfirmed for the UK ; Fingerprint magnet

There’s a lot to love about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5, primarily thanks to its killer hardware, beautiful design and unique feature set, but locking away the battery and storage will sting many long-time Note fans..

Great screen ; Great camera ; Great design

Non-expandable memory ; Not available everywhere (yet)

Stylus plus style is a great combo. Better than ever

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.

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.

It’s hard to say much about a handset that, currently, isn’t going to come to the UK. To my mind, it’s a shame, as the Note 5 is something quite different to other smartphones. Its S-Pen gives you a different way of interacting with the handset and...