Our test device has an impressively bright display, which averaged 532.2 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 2. The display has a 2,160x1,080 native resolution, which results in a pixel density of 403 PPI. The Note 5 has a 5.99-inch display with a 2:1 aspect ratio.
These feel premium, are easy to use and have a clear pressure point. The hardware buttons can be found on the right-hand side of the case. A supplementary input method should increase functionality and ease of use in our opinion, rather than further complicate matters. Whereas opening a link with the quick ball takes a total of two clicks, using the standard navigation buttons takes just one click. This feature is less functional than using the standard on-screen navigation buttons though. There is a software-based quick ball which displays selected links when you click on them. The fingerprint sensor does not have any special gestures or configurable commands like we have seen on other devices, such as the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro. There is a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device that quickly and reliably unlocks our test device. Touch inputs are precise even at the corners and at the edges of the display. The Note 5 has a touchscreen that has a slick, smooth surface. Other keyboards are available from the Google Play Store. Xiaomi has installed Google GBoard as the Note 5’s default keyboard. We still had good reception even in buildings in built-up areas. Our test device had good mobile network reception on the German D2 network. In practice, this means that you may struggle with connecting to an LTE network in more exotic countries. The Note 5 supports seven LTE bands, which is rather paltry in comparison to other devices. Websites loaded just as fast as they do when we tested the Note 5 with it close to our reference router.
#Memory note 5 full#
The Note 5 still had full Wi-Fi reception when we took the device around ten meters (~33 ft) away from the router with three walls between the two devices. Our test device loaded websites quickly when we were close to the router, but we did have to wait for some images to load. We calculated this performance using our Linksys EA8500 reference router.
#Memory note 5 plus#
While the Note 5 cannot match the Motorola G6 Plus in terms of Wi-Fi performance, the Note 5 is faster than all our other comparison devices.
The Note 5 is equipped with fast IEEE 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, which is rare for a €240 (~$277) device and one that will make many users happy. The rear-facing camera array protrudes slightly from the case, so the Note 5 is slightly unstable on flat surfaces. This weight and dimension help the device to feel good in the hand. This is deliberate though and is a relatively smooth edge. The display is flush with the case but for a slight edge. The metal back is sandwiched between color matching plastic areas designed to improve the reception quality. The design is not exceptional, but it is stylish. Our test device withstood our attempts to bend and twist it, with hardly any creaks or cracking noises when doing so. Our test device did not react to pressure applied to the back of the case, while light pressure on the display causes slight waves in the LCD. The Note 5 has a metal case, which proved to be stable during our tests. Our test device is the Rose Gold variant, which has a white front. The Note 5 is available in Lake Blue, Black, Gold and Rose Gold.
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