Samsung Galaxy Note 5: Specs and Features Overview

Galaxy Note 5

English Full Name: Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Product Category: Premium Phablet (Smartphone + Tablet Hybrid)

Brand: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Release Date: August 13, 2015 (Unveiled); August 21, 2015 (Global Launch)

Key Technical Specifications & Features (English):

Display: 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QHD (2560 × 1440) Display, 515 ppi, 16M colors, capacitive multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display support, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
Processor & Chipset:
- Global Variant: Exynos 7420 Octa (14nm FinFET, 4×2.1GHz Cortex-A57 + 4×1.5GHz Cortex-A53)
- US/China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (20nm, 4×2.0GHz Cortex-A57 + 4×1.5GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Mali-T760 MP8 (Exynos) / Adreno 430 (Snapdragon)
Memory & Storage: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM; 32GB/64GB/128GB UFS 2.0 internal storage (non-expandable)
Camera System:
- Rear Camera: 16-megapixel sensor, f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), phase detection autofocus (PDAF), LED flash, 4K video recording (30fps), 1080p video recording (60fps)
- Front Camera: 5-megapixel sensor, f/1.9 aperture, 1080p video recording (30fps), wide-angle lens for selfies
Stylus (S Pen): Integrated S Pen with 0.7mm tip, 2048 pressure sensitivity levels; supports Air Command, Screen Off Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip, Pen Window; magnetic attachment to the device body
Operating System: Initially shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop + Samsung Experience UI; upgradable up to Android 7.0 Nougat
Design: Premium metal frame + glass front/back panels (curved edges), available in Charcoal Black, White Pearl, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium; dimensions 153.2 × 76.1 × 7.6 mm; weight 171g; IP67 water and dust resistance rating
Battery: 3000 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery; supports Adaptive Fast Charging (15W), up to 10 hours of video playback, 24 hours of talk time
Connectivity: GSM/CDMA/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB 2.0 (Micro-USB port)
Additional Features: Fingerprint sensor (integrated into Home button), heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer, stereo speakers, Samsung Pay support

Market Significance: The Galaxy Note 5 marked Samsung’s shift to a premium glass-and-metal design language for the Note series, ditching the removable battery and expandable storage to prioritize sleek aesthetics. Its enhanced S Pen functionality solidified the device’s position as a productivity-focused flagship, targeting business users and creative professionals. It was also one of the first Samsung devices to adopt UFS 2.0 storage, significantly boosting data transfer speeds.