Samsung Galaxy Note5
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage128GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 518 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August 13. Released 2015, August
Also Known As
Versions: N920T (T-Mobile); N920A (AT&T); N920I (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada); N920G (LATAM); N920G/DS (Brazil, India)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
518 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
171g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 supports wireless charging (15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Samsung Galaxy Note5.
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)).
No, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy Note5 has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE.
