Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

Note 5 puts the phab in phablet with a stylus and stylish makeover

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

Focused on the stuffed burrito

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Close-up of the LA Galaxy team during practice

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LA Galaxy games further away. Still a great shot or... GOALLLLLL!

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A group shot, one of the most popular types of photos, is made easier because this phone is so fast to snap

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The texture on this shoe really stands out

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Captures the details of the cart's metal bars

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This is what happens when someone leaves their Costco hat and uniform in the middle of an aisle

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Costco employee for a day - these photos had to be fast, and the Note 5 handled it well

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The beach is in the distance

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Selfie photo at night - not the best time to take use the front-facing camera

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Selfie photo during the day

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These guys playing chess looked more natural with the Note 5. More comparison shots on the next page

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