Yes the Galaxy S5 may be the easier phone to hold, but the Note 4 is the most finger friendly phablet. ![]() Read more - iPhone 6 Vs Galaxy S5 Review: Apple Gatecrashes Samsungĭespite this the Note 4 is lighter than you might imagine – notably it is about the same as the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus (172g) and lighter than the 6-inch Nexus 6 (184g) – while the textured back (easily its best attribute) provides grip neither of its phablet rivals can match. If you’re prepared to go big this won’t be a deal breaker, but it is a major consideration nonetheless.īoth phones are slim - Image credit Gordon Kelly Technically Samsung’s custom software (again more later) does allow settings to compact the display for one handed use, but it isn't simple to toggle on and off and the vast majority of users won't employ it. Simply put while Galaxy S5 just about remains a one-handed device, the Note 4 is not. The second major design differentiator between the two is in hand. Being able to answer calls in the shower, adjust music volume, etc sounds frivolous but it becomes second nature while there are also obvious safety benefits. ![]() To my mind it is bizarre the Samsung would not offer this on both handsets (the S Pen – more later – could be a factor) but it gives the Galaxy S5 a notable advantage. The Galaxy S5 has IP67 water proofing (enough to be submerged in a metre of water for up to 30 minutes) while the Note 4 does not. But again the Galaxy S5 and Note 4 are primarily about practicality and it is here where the first major point of differentiation exists.
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