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87
Engadget
Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
87

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

The Note remains unchallenged in its category. Excellent battery life, a brilliant display and top performance make it an excellent all-rounder for those wanting a bigger device.

Pros
  • Beautiful 1080p display
  • Lightning-fast performance
  • New, genuinely useful S Pen apps
Cons
  • Still lacks high-end finish
  • Poor loudspeaker
  • Relatively expensive
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Scores

Engadget

87
 

User Reviews

80
Adityan
The usability of the stylus has vastly improved, since the last avatar. If you...read more
90
chicosy
First thing's first, this is a BIG phone. It's PHABLET (phone/tablet). If you...read more
100
BeingHitesh
I loved my Note 2, but this just became 10/10 for me with 1080p screen. And...read more
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87
Average Critic Score

Reception and call quality

82
 

Display

94
 

Battery life

84
 

Camera

85
 

Ease of use

73
 

Design and form factor

78
 

Portability (size / weight)

78
 

Media support

90
 

Durability

73
 

Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)

76
 

How It Stacks Up

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88
LG

G Pro 2

Engadget

88
 

Critic

81
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

Engadget

80
 

Critic

80
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

79
 
Motorola Moto
87
Motorola

Moto G

Engadget

87
 

Critic

83
 

User

90
 
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How It Stacks Up

LG
88
LG

G Pro 2

Engadget

88
 

Critic

81
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

Engadget

80
 

Critic

80
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

79
 
Motorola Moto
87
Motorola

Moto G

Engadget

87
 

Critic

83
 

User

90
 
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