[Androidme2018]- The new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a fantastic device, but then, so is the new Galaxy S6 Edge+. Is the Note the better phablet, or does the Edge+ have the, ahem, edge? There’s only one way to find out: in our Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+ comparison.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review
The Galaxy Note 5 (bottom) and Galaxy S6 Edge+: which is better? / © ANDROIDPIT
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Best price $239.99 Check Offer
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Best price Read Amazon customer reviews $669.00 Check Offer
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: design and build quality
As you might expect from two flagships launched at the same time by the same company, the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are neck and neck when it comes to design and build quality.
Both devices look and feel well designed and well screwed together, although we’ll mention in passing that just like with the S6, there’s a pretty blatant iPhone 6 influence at play here. The Note 5 is slightly bulkier than the Edge+. It measures 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm and weighs 171 g; the Edge+ is 154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm and 153 g.
On the rear, it's the Galaxy Note 5 (left) which is most curved. / © ANDROIDPIT
Deciding which device has the best design is a really difficult call because it largely depends on how much you like how the screen looks. Personally, I prefer the Note 5. What's more, the Note 5's sloping rear edges feel better than the Galaxy S6 Edge+’s flat, sharp back. Despite it being noticeably heavier, the Galaxy Note 5 is more pleasant to use because of the way it has been contoured to fit in the hand.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: display
The Galaxy Note 5 has a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display delivering 2,560 x 1,440 pixels at 518 ppi, and so does the Galaxy S6 Edge+, although the latter's display is slightly curved at the left and right edges. Both displays are absolutely superb, representing the best Android has to offer. They're pin-sharp and super vivid, with great viewing angles.
As with any AMOLED, the display can be a little bright for some tastes, but it's easy to adjust in each device’s settings panel. The screens are protected by the latest generation of Gorilla Glass, which comes with claims that it's 80 percent more durable than the glass on some lesser smartphones.
Both handsets feature a gorgeous QHD display. / © ANDROIDPIT
Though the Galaxy S6 Edge+ has that fancy curved screen, it doesn't really add anything to the experience of looking at images or watching videos. In fact, it actually detracts from it, because the edges refract more light: the sides of the screen almost always contain some minor reflections.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: processor and storage
The Note 5 comes packing an eight-core Exynos 7420 processor, with four cores at 2.1 GHz and four at 1.5 GHz. In addition it houses 4 GB of RAM, and it’s backed up with either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage, but no microSD card slot. The S6 Edge+ has exactly the same processor, RAM and storage options.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: camera
Both devices come with a 5 MP front-facing selfie snapper and a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization. It’s the same camera and sensor as the current Galaxy S6, which has one of the best cameras currently on Android.
The same camera tech can be found on both Galaxy handsets. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: software
Android Marshmallow isn’t out yet, so both devices shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and Samsung’s recently slimmed down TouchWiz. What really distinguishes these two devices from each other are the edge screen software features of the Edge+ and the S Pen options on the Note 5.
The major software differences lie in the S Pen and screen edge options. / © ANDROIDPIT
Le's begin with the S6 Edge+. The 'bedside clock', which shows some simple information on the side of the screen when you 'tickle' it, is a finicky solution to a very minor problem. It means you can read the information while your phone lies on a nightstand, for example, rather than needing to fully unlock the device.
This feature is also said to save battery, which it will, but you’d have to use it an awful lot to notice the difference. And accessing the information you need in this way is, in my experience, no easier than simply unlocking the phone.
Edge lighting looks pretty, but how useful is it? / © ANDROIDPIT
The 'edge lighting' option is also almost instantly forgettable. I’ve never encountered a situation where it was important for me to find out who was calling, while my phone is on silent, without looking at its display.
The S6 Edge+ 'app shortcuts' menu is a pull-out list of apps, which you can slide in from the side of any screen. It's useful to a degree, but only if you really can’t fit all your shortcuts on your homescreen. The slide out animation is also relatively slow, and doesn’t work every time: sometimes I had to swipe my finger multiple times in order to draw it out.
The Apps edge (left) and other S6 Edge+ settings. / © ANDROIDPIT
The information stream, which provides a small, one line feed of news content and updates, also has very limited usefulness – and who exactly is looking for more ways to see notifications and updates? Don’t we want fewer?
The Note 5’s software is better. Some people like the feel of a stylus, some people want to write by hand or draw, and the ability to quickly add written numbers to a phone book does have a clear benefit in some scenarios. Smart Select is clever too – it allows you to share, among other things, weblinks just by creating a selection area over an item where a link is included: think of it as a more advanced version of the Windows snipping tool.
Smart Select lets you quickly capture and share content on screen. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy Note 5 is fiddly to use though. The handwriting recognition is the best it ever has been, but it still isn't perfect. It takes time to achieve accuracy, and it rarely understands my writing on the first attempt.
Ultimately, neither device's unique features offer anything essential. But if your decision on which phone to buy rested on the software, I'd say the Note 5's is the most interesting and most useful.
Somehow, the Galaxy Note 5 was able to recognize my handwritten numbers. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: battery
The two devices come with a 3,000 mAh battery, which is significantly larger than the 2,550 mAh unit you’ll find inside the Galaxy S6. They also get the same power saving and power management features we saw in the S6, so hopefully that means all-day battery life – something the Galaxy S6 doesn’t always manage.
The handsets support fast-charging, which tops the battery up by around a third in 15 minutes. A full charge takes around two hours using wireless charging or 90 minutes with a cabled charger. The Galaxy S6 Edge+'s unique edge display features are said to improve battery life due to how they reduce the need to turn the whole QHD on. The effects of this will really depend on individual usage.
No USB Type-C for the S6 Edge+ or the Note 5. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 + Edge: specs
Samsung
Galaxy Note 5
Samsung
Galaxy S6 Edge+
SystemAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
(with Touchwiz UI)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
(with Touchwiz UI)
ScreenSuper AMOLED 5.66-inch
Quad-HD 1,440 x 2,560 pixels,
~ 519 pixels per inch
Gorilla Glass 4
~ 76 percent screen-to-body ratio
Super AMOLED: 5.67-inch
Quad-HD 1,440 x 2,560 pixels,
~ 519 pixels per inch
Gorilla Glass 4
~ 76 percent screen-to-body ratio
ProcessorOcta-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm processOcta-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process
RAM4 GB (LPDDR4)4 GB (LPDDR4)
Internal memory32/64 GB
(no microSD support)
32/64 GB
(no microSD support)
Battery3,000 mAh non-removable3,000 mAh non-removable
CameraRear: 16 MP
front: 5 MP
Rear: 16 MP
front: 5 MP
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2x2),
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC,
LocationW-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2x2),
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC,
Location
Dimensions153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight171 g153 g
Special features- S Pen Stylus
- Fingerprint Scanner
- Fast charging, fast-wireless charging
- Dual-edge display
- Fast charging, fast-wireless charging
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: early verdict
The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are almost identical in terms of internal components. Deciding which is best comes down to software and physical design.
The Note 5 feels better to hold, thanks to its softer edges, and its S Pen stylus and Air Command menu are more practical and more useful than the S6 Edge+'s screen edge features. The Galaxy Note 5 is also currently around US$50 cheaper than the Galaxy S6 Edge+.
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on Amazon
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ on Amazon
Which device do you prefer? / © ANDROIDPIT
It’s a close competition, but the Galaxy Note 5 has more to offer for less money. It’s just a shame it’s more difficult to get hold of than the Edge+.
What do you think? Are the Note 5 and S6 Edge+ too similar, or is it good to have so many options from Samsung? Give us your thoughts in the comments.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review
The Galaxy Note 5 (bottom) and Galaxy S6 Edge+: which is better? / © ANDROIDPIT
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Best price $239.99 Check Offer
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Best price Read Amazon customer reviews $669.00 Check Offer
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: design and build quality
As you might expect from two flagships launched at the same time by the same company, the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are neck and neck when it comes to design and build quality.
Both devices look and feel well designed and well screwed together, although we’ll mention in passing that just like with the S6, there’s a pretty blatant iPhone 6 influence at play here. The Note 5 is slightly bulkier than the Edge+. It measures 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm and weighs 171 g; the Edge+ is 154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm and 153 g.
On the rear, it's the Galaxy Note 5 (left) which is most curved. / © ANDROIDPIT
Deciding which device has the best design is a really difficult call because it largely depends on how much you like how the screen looks. Personally, I prefer the Note 5. What's more, the Note 5's sloping rear edges feel better than the Galaxy S6 Edge+’s flat, sharp back. Despite it being noticeably heavier, the Galaxy Note 5 is more pleasant to use because of the way it has been contoured to fit in the hand.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: display
The Galaxy Note 5 has a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display delivering 2,560 x 1,440 pixels at 518 ppi, and so does the Galaxy S6 Edge+, although the latter's display is slightly curved at the left and right edges. Both displays are absolutely superb, representing the best Android has to offer. They're pin-sharp and super vivid, with great viewing angles.
As with any AMOLED, the display can be a little bright for some tastes, but it's easy to adjust in each device’s settings panel. The screens are protected by the latest generation of Gorilla Glass, which comes with claims that it's 80 percent more durable than the glass on some lesser smartphones.
Both handsets feature a gorgeous QHD display. / © ANDROIDPIT
Though the Galaxy S6 Edge+ has that fancy curved screen, it doesn't really add anything to the experience of looking at images or watching videos. In fact, it actually detracts from it, because the edges refract more light: the sides of the screen almost always contain some minor reflections.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: processor and storage
The Note 5 comes packing an eight-core Exynos 7420 processor, with four cores at 2.1 GHz and four at 1.5 GHz. In addition it houses 4 GB of RAM, and it’s backed up with either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage, but no microSD card slot. The S6 Edge+ has exactly the same processor, RAM and storage options.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: camera
Both devices come with a 5 MP front-facing selfie snapper and a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization. It’s the same camera and sensor as the current Galaxy S6, which has one of the best cameras currently on Android.
The same camera tech can be found on both Galaxy handsets. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: software
Android Marshmallow isn’t out yet, so both devices shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and Samsung’s recently slimmed down TouchWiz. What really distinguishes these two devices from each other are the edge screen software features of the Edge+ and the S Pen options on the Note 5.
The major software differences lie in the S Pen and screen edge options. / © ANDROIDPIT
Le's begin with the S6 Edge+. The 'bedside clock', which shows some simple information on the side of the screen when you 'tickle' it, is a finicky solution to a very minor problem. It means you can read the information while your phone lies on a nightstand, for example, rather than needing to fully unlock the device.
This feature is also said to save battery, which it will, but you’d have to use it an awful lot to notice the difference. And accessing the information you need in this way is, in my experience, no easier than simply unlocking the phone.
Edge lighting looks pretty, but how useful is it? / © ANDROIDPIT
The 'edge lighting' option is also almost instantly forgettable. I’ve never encountered a situation where it was important for me to find out who was calling, while my phone is on silent, without looking at its display.
The S6 Edge+ 'app shortcuts' menu is a pull-out list of apps, which you can slide in from the side of any screen. It's useful to a degree, but only if you really can’t fit all your shortcuts on your homescreen. The slide out animation is also relatively slow, and doesn’t work every time: sometimes I had to swipe my finger multiple times in order to draw it out.
The Apps edge (left) and other S6 Edge+ settings. / © ANDROIDPIT
The information stream, which provides a small, one line feed of news content and updates, also has very limited usefulness – and who exactly is looking for more ways to see notifications and updates? Don’t we want fewer?
The Note 5’s software is better. Some people like the feel of a stylus, some people want to write by hand or draw, and the ability to quickly add written numbers to a phone book does have a clear benefit in some scenarios. Smart Select is clever too – it allows you to share, among other things, weblinks just by creating a selection area over an item where a link is included: think of it as a more advanced version of the Windows snipping tool.
Smart Select lets you quickly capture and share content on screen. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy Note 5 is fiddly to use though. The handwriting recognition is the best it ever has been, but it still isn't perfect. It takes time to achieve accuracy, and it rarely understands my writing on the first attempt.
Ultimately, neither device's unique features offer anything essential. But if your decision on which phone to buy rested on the software, I'd say the Note 5's is the most interesting and most useful.
Somehow, the Galaxy Note 5 was able to recognize my handwritten numbers. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: battery
The two devices come with a 3,000 mAh battery, which is significantly larger than the 2,550 mAh unit you’ll find inside the Galaxy S6. They also get the same power saving and power management features we saw in the S6, so hopefully that means all-day battery life – something the Galaxy S6 doesn’t always manage.
The handsets support fast-charging, which tops the battery up by around a third in 15 minutes. A full charge takes around two hours using wireless charging or 90 minutes with a cabled charger. The Galaxy S6 Edge+'s unique edge display features are said to improve battery life due to how they reduce the need to turn the whole QHD on. The effects of this will really depend on individual usage.
No USB Type-C for the S6 Edge+ or the Note 5. / © ANDROIDPIT
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 + Edge: specs
Samsung
Galaxy Note 5
Samsung
Galaxy S6 Edge+
SystemAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
(with Touchwiz UI)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
(with Touchwiz UI)
ScreenSuper AMOLED 5.66-inch
Quad-HD 1,440 x 2,560 pixels,
~ 519 pixels per inch
Gorilla Glass 4
~ 76 percent screen-to-body ratio
Super AMOLED: 5.67-inch
Quad-HD 1,440 x 2,560 pixels,
~ 519 pixels per inch
Gorilla Glass 4
~ 76 percent screen-to-body ratio
ProcessorOcta-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm processOcta-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process
RAM4 GB (LPDDR4)4 GB (LPDDR4)
Internal memory32/64 GB
(no microSD support)
32/64 GB
(no microSD support)
Battery3,000 mAh non-removable3,000 mAh non-removable
CameraRear: 16 MP
front: 5 MP
Rear: 16 MP
front: 5 MP
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2x2),
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC,
LocationW-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2x2),
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC,
Location
Dimensions153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight171 g153 g
Special features- S Pen Stylus
- Fingerprint Scanner
- Fast charging, fast-wireless charging
- Dual-edge display
- Fast charging, fast-wireless charging
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+: early verdict
The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are almost identical in terms of internal components. Deciding which is best comes down to software and physical design.
The Note 5 feels better to hold, thanks to its softer edges, and its S Pen stylus and Air Command menu are more practical and more useful than the S6 Edge+'s screen edge features. The Galaxy Note 5 is also currently around US$50 cheaper than the Galaxy S6 Edge+.
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on Amazon
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ on Amazon
Which device do you prefer? / © ANDROIDPIT
It’s a close competition, but the Galaxy Note 5 has more to offer for less money. It’s just a shame it’s more difficult to get hold of than the Edge+.
What do you think? Are the Note 5 and S6 Edge+ too similar, or is it good to have so many options from Samsung? Give us your thoughts in the comments.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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