Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Price | $52 | $250 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 171 g | 132 g |
| Released | Aug 2015 | Apr 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Pixel Density | ~518 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Dual-curved edge screen |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm) | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | Mali-T760MP8 |
| OS | — | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | 32GB, 64GB (128GB in some regions) | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB UFS 2.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, OIS, dual-video rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide) | — |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 15W wired, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 50 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in) | 142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 132 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Stylus | S Pen | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
|---|
| Announced | August 13, 2015 | March 1, 2015 |
| Status | Released August 21, 2015 | Available. Released April 10, 2015 |
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge — 171 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 versus 132 g for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — Aug 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 versus Apr 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 8/10.
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