The South Korean concern has decided to make a castling in the segment of its phablets - now the EDGE + model has become the flagship, and the Note 5 has turned into a niche product that can be seen only in a few markets. Russia is no exception.
Geography of sales Phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was initially sold in South Korea, then in the States. The start of sales in Russia was scheduled for mid-October 2015. The model will be available only in the company stores of the concern. The appearance of this phablet in Russia can be safely called an exception, because in the same Old World it is almost nowhere available and, it seems, the concern does not intend to revise the geography of sales.
Positioning Phablet turned out to be surprisingly balanced, but not devoid of drawbacks. However, in terms of aggregate parameters, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has no direct competitor. However, they simply cannot be, because no other manufacturer has the corresponding components.
Appearance and dimensions If in EDGE + the concern has bent the display, then in the new phablet - the back. The device is curved at the edges, which is very clearly visible when it is laid with the screen down. It seems that the manufacturer firmly believes that this design element makes gadgets more in demand. In practice, this rounding allows the phablet to be more comfortable in the hand than its predecessor.
The width of the gadget has become smaller, but only a little. At the same time, Note 4 weighs 176 g and has dimensions of 153, 5x78, 6x8, 5 mm.
Color spectrum Phablet is presented in four colors: (White Pearl, Sapphire Black, Silver, Gold Platinum). In South Korea, phablets are available in two new colors - Pink Gold and Silver Titanium. Perhaps the concern will expand the range of colors in other markets. However, most likely it will not be too soon.
Case material Unlike Note 4, the novelty uses a different metal - 7000 series aluminum alloy, which is distinguished by great strength, coupled with lightness. As a result, the gadget won in weight. By the way, the iPhone 6 will use a similar material, since nothing more reliable for such devices in the world has yet been invented. The back surface and the Note 5's screen are covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. There is a metal frame around the device's filling.
Buttons and keys The left side surface of the phablet contains two keys for adjusting the volume. The predecessor had one paired key responsible for this. It should be noted that the buttons cannot be pressed accidentally, but blindly - as easy as shelling pears. The on / off button is located on the right side of the device.
There are two microphones at the ends of the phablet. At the bottom there is a 3.5 mm connector and a microUSB connector. Each connector has a plastic insert to protect the cables from damage. There is also a speaker at the bottom of the gadget. Nearby is the stylus, which is completely recessed into the body. Despite the fact that it is now sleek, it is quite comfortable to hold it in your hands.
The front side has a light sensor, a proximity sensor and a 5 megapixel selfie camera. All this is located above the display, the frames of which have become narrower, but this did not affect its size in any way.
The center key is slightly shorter and higher. Also, a fingerprint sensor fits well into it, which reacts to a light touch. The sensor responds perfectly even to wet and sweaty fingers. It should be noted that the iPhone will acquire a similar sensor only in the new version.
Samsung display is rightfully considered the favorite of the global market for the production of screens for mobile gadgets. Technologically, the concern has gone several years ahead of its closest competitors. The Note 5 has taken a new height - the phablet boasts better color reproduction, picture quality and usability. Experts have already tested the new product and came to the conclusion that the phablet has the best display of all available at the moment. The Note 5 even managed to move the Galaxy S6 in this respect. Meanwhile, the diagonal of the new item remained unchanged -
Camera It has permission. It can be called from any screen by double pressing the Home button. And it only takes 0.6 seconds. Thus, you can quickly capture something literally on the run.
Software Features The gadget belongs to the same generation as the Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE. The device came out on Android 5.1.1 with an 8-core Exynos 7420 2100Mhz processor, only the menu icons were redrawn, everything else remained the same.
Communications
For this, the phablet can offer: EDGE, WAP browser, HSDPA, LTE (4G), NFC, HSPA, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, and, of course, a USB port. The model also has an infrared port.
Important nuances Unlike its predecessor, the Note 5 does not have a memory card. The user is limited only by the volume that is available initially. The approach is exactly the same as on the iPhone. It can only save the fact that it is possible to connect a USB flash drive to the phone and make an archive.
The model has a non-removable battery. You can change it only in a service center, dutifully paying about $ 100.
The gadget does not have a gloved mode. This is not too important, but still. Otherwise, the Note 5 is more than its predecessor in all respects.
Galaxy Note 5 price
The novelty can be purchased in Samsung branded stores for 59,990 rubles. Of course, its price will subsequently fall. But in 1-2 months after the start of sales, one should not hope for this.
