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Someone has offered me to trade for a Nexus 5 32gb foe my Note 3. I am considering this but want some input from people who made the switch. Do you regret leaving the Note 3? Or no? Also can you still make it a day on the Nexus 5? I charge my phone every night so it just has to last me a day. Thanks.
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Someone has offered me to trade for a Nexus 5 32gb foe my Note 3. I am considering this but want some input from people who made the switch. Do you regret leaving the Note 3? Or no? Also can you still make it a day on the Nexus 5? I charge my phone every night so it just has to last me a day. Thanks.
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I came from note 2, there are a few reasons why. Mainly developers, not that there was not good ones for the note 2 because there was I just thought there would be more for the nexus 5. Also its a little smaller and lighter and easier to handle. I never really used the s-pen that much and the nexus 5 screen is large enough. I also can make it a day on one charge but I bought a spare external battery just in case. So I would say if you like to flash a lot of roms get the nexus if not stick with the note 3 its a great phone from what i read.
i came from the note 3. i used to have a gs3 and the original galaxy and i vowed to never use a samsung pos again because of their horrible software development. i for some reason got the note 3 (mostly boredom and i wanted to try the pen) it was okay, but gps didn't work all that great, too much bloat in touchwiz and it got laggy after a couple weeks.
i love my n5 though, can't beat stock android, a more compact form factor and 100% better build quality.
personally, it comes down to how much you value expandable storage and the spen, i like the pen, but didn't use it all THAT much and i don't really miss it.
also, i personally like the lcd in the n5 a lot more than the samoled in the note. plus with all the white they've added to the UI in 4.4, without modification, it's going to kill the note battery much quicker once the update hits.
my n5 lasts through the day with battery to spare so far, so i'm more than happy with it. ask for some cash though since the note3 is valued higher than an n5. (at LEAST $100)
Isn't the Note 3 a $700 phone? Not sure how that would work out in a trade in your favor. Perhaps a sale?
I think the N5 is a great phone but it's main attribute is surely the $400/350 price point.
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I think the N5 is a great phone but it's main attribute is surely the $400/350 price point.
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bblzd said:
Isn't the Note 3 a $700 phone? Not sure how that would work out in a trade in your favor. Perhaps a sale?
I think the N5 is a great phone but it's main attribute is surely the $400/350 price point.
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It's main attribute is it being a aosp supported device, ease to unlock the bootloader, binaries etc actually.
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I still have my note 3 alongside my n5. First of all that trade price wise isn't fair. If you trade that note 3 you should get additional cash along with the n5. As far as battery is concerned there is no comparison. I never even had to think twice about the battery on my note. It's just that good and that big even with Samsung's bloat. I could easily get through the day and night with heavy use. This phone not so much. If I had just got rid of my note and replaces it entirely with an n5 I might have regretted it just because it's a drastic change. If you are used to Samsung's heavy hand on your phone then this phone will take some getting used to. But after spending more time with it I'm starting to really appreciate the simplicity. But do you use the s pen on the note? That really sets that device apart.
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Someone has offered me to trade for a Nexus 5 32gb foe my Note 3. I am considering this but want some input from people who made the switch. Do you regret leaving the Note 3? Or no? Also can you still make it a day on the Nexus 5? I charge my phone every night so it just has to last me a day. Thanks.
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No way!! Don't do it. The note three is purely high end and worth much more. Keep it. Trust me
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I think that if you love your Note III you will be dissapointed by the Nexus 5:
- smaller screen
- speaker not as good as the Note
- no s-pen
- bare vanila android instead of some TW with usefull apps (besides the usual bloatware)
- camera isn`t that good (but almost).
These 2 devices are meant for completely different users ultimately.
Don`t swap this phone with a N5, you should get at least 200-300 usd in cash if you want to trade it. And have the seller transfer the warranty to you through Google.
I came from a S800 Note 3, but prior to the note 3 was my galaxy nexus.
I don't enjoy touchwiz much or the features available on the Note 3 but the camera and battery were definitely superior; by a few miles. The screen was by a little less than a few miles to me. Also the Note 3's size was a bit too big for my liking.
From the experience of the N5 so far, I thoroughly enjoy it much more and it seems snappier to me. I haven't been stuck once.
Battery is NOTICEABLY different - of course.
Expandable storage is also a factor. But the cloud is more than enough for me.
It lasts me a day for my use.
But it will JUST make it.
The note 3 at this point would be at around 30% for me.
Bottom line: I don't regret it. I don't miss the note 3 except for maybe the battery
But maybe you should not trade it? Or trade with cash your way?? :good:
I have a AT&T Note 3 that I got on launch day I also had the Note and note 2 when they came out. I like the note 3 but hate the fact it is completely locked down. I purchased a N5 because I have never had a Nexus before. I have to say after a week of using the N5 I have not missed the Note 3 at all. I make it thru everyday on the battery with the N5 but never even worried about it with the Note 3. Needless to say I still have the note 3 on standby for my wife she wants to get her hands on it but I feel the N5 feels better in my hand and pocket.
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i don't have a note 3 but used to own a note 2 and currently have both the n5 and s4. initially i made the switch from note 2 to s4 as the note 2 development was really lacking especially for aosp roms. After switching to s4 I realized i made a bad choice as its still samsung with its TW crap. after receiving the n5 last night and just getting a general feel for it, I can say the n5 feels a lot better in my hand then all the previous samsung devices i've used. It's also lightning fast. also i've never owned a nexus device before.
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I have a AT&T Note 3 that I got on launch day I also had the Note and note 2 when they came out. I like the note 3 but hate the fact it is completely locked down. I purchased a N5 because I have never had a Nexus before. I have to say after a week of using the N5 I have not missed the Note 3 at all. I make it thru everyday on the battery with the N5 but never even worried about it with the Note 3. Needless to say I still have the note 3 on standby for my wife she wants to get her hands on it but I feel the N5 feels better in my hand and pocket.
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i don't have a note 3 but used to own a note 2 and currently have both the n5 and s4. initially i made the switch from note 2 to s4 as the note 2 development was really lacking especially for aosp roms. After switching to s4 I realized i made a bad choice as its still samsung with its TW crap. after receiving the n5 last night and just getting a general feel for it, I can say the n5 feels a lot better in my hand then all the previous samsung devices i've used. It's also lightning fast. also i've never owned a nexus device before.
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Just like to say Welcome to the Nexus family! :victory::good:
And to OP, if you're still deciding, try to get a hands-on experience with the N5.
It's been almost a week for me and it has never let me down. So amazingly fast and the whole experience is overall smoother despite the Antutu being almost 10000 less than the Note 3.
Well I'm on Verizon so no Nexus 5 for me unfortunately. So instead I'll be getting the Note 3 instead. I'll put Nova on it to get rid of the touch wiz launcher and change the icons to the stock Google ones. And make good friends with the disable button.
And I've got a 2013 Nexus 7 for when I want stock.
I'm having a hard time choosing my next phone. I currently have a Nexus 4 and have had it since Spring 2013. I love the development community and speed of nexus devices (relative to my last phone, the GS3, which has horrible touchwiz and was very laggy). Coupled with my Nexus 4 is the Galaxy Note 8 tablet which I use for entertainment consumption and school.
You'd think I would just advance onto the Nexus 5 because of my love for Nexus and stock android but I was thinking that maybe I should just sell my Nexus 4 and GN 8 for a Note 3. It could double as my tablet and phone plus the battery life is pretty good although I can live with the battery on nexus phones.
I'm going to be upgrading either way as the Nexus 4 has run its course for me (still a fantastic phone IMO, but I like to have the latest and greatest). Kit Kat is awesome too, been running it for about a week now.
Now I ask the people with actual experience with the Nexus 5 for their opinion; should I get this phone over staying with the Nexus 4 or getting the Galaxy Note 3? Does it really live up to the hype? Thanks in advance.
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If they were the same price, the Note 3 would win every time for me.
But since that's not true, and you're in the Nexus 5 section, go for that.
Nexus 5 would be smoother, faster, more compact and will get updates way earlier. Also it looks better I guess. I almost forgot the price !
On the other side you'll have a bigger screen, a much better battery life and more gadgets...
So, the choice is up to you. Personnaly it's N5
I was in your situation but I end up going for the nexus 5. I love the note 3 for everything except the price and touch wiz I hate touch wiz lol
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The N5 is half the price. Double the price and you get a bigger screen, an extra gb of RAM, microsd, and removable battery.
If you more so just use your phone like a normal human then get the N5, much smoother with not having touchwiz. If you feel like you can make use of that screen realistate then go for the Note.
I am always asking myself: "How much can I trust ${maker}" to not screw me over on updates and repairs. Those are, let's face it (bring on the hounds) the big selling points for Apple, Apple Stores everywhere to exchange your broken front screen iPhone for a new one in 30 minutes at $50 price point (with AppleCare), and new OS rollouts more or less the second everyone else has them.
Samsung has been a little behind the curve in both for me. I have a Samsung Flagship Store in Frankfurt (when I am there) and my cracked S4 elicited some laughter and an attempt at selling me a Note 3, "we sell, we don't do service here" was the response. My S4 is still waiting for 4.3, too, a now second generation deprecated OS that's been out for quite a while. Without 4.3 I am not only missing out on Android features, I am also not hopeful to see 4.4 before the S5 is being released...
I'd say go Nexus 5. It has all the things you'd want from a phone, at a very alluring price, and you can be sure that you'll be seeing 4.5 or 5.0 at the latest a month or two after the N5s/N6 saw it.
I had the original note & can't see myself ever buying a samsung phone again. Brick bug, lack of developer support (from samsung), slow & half baked updates. I loved the huge amoled screen, but it's a relief to have something a bit smaller now to be honest. I only managed to cope with TW for a few weeks before switching to aosp. The 3rd party s pen apps are pretty good but you lose some functionality without TW.
Came from a nexus & would only settle for a nexus again now.
The Note 3 has a larger screen and MUCH better battery life. The N5 has much better software. But if you get a Note 3 with an unlocked bootloader then you'll probably have access to stable AOSP ROMs which would make it better than the N5.
This is a hard decision, thanks for the advice guys, probably leaning towards the Nexus 5.
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You are comparing oranges to apples.
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You are comparing oranges to apples.
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I don't disagree, it's a comparison I must consider nevertheless.
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Any one coming from an S4 regrets getting the nexus 5?
None! It was my biggest worry but I defnintely don't regret it. I love not having all the bloat that the S4 had. Even with a smaller battery, I'm getting better battery results than I ever did on the S4 as well. I honestly don't see a difference in the camera either.
My absolute biggest worry was losing all the space. Coming from a phone with a 64gb external sd card worried me a lot, but I finally gave in and subscribed the the Google Music service and I couldn't be happier.
Once all the ROM's fix the Sprint data issue, this phone will be even better, but I have no regrets.
Coming from an S4 too, gods I hated that phone, the bloatware, the knox (introduced after I bought it).
The battery life i find is better on my Nexus 5, seem strange but it's true, it waste very little battery power when on stand by.
The only thing I miss of the S4 is the camera. the Nexus' one is a clear step back, but I don't mind really I don't take many photos.
now i currently have an htc one with a cracked screen and i want to replace it.. Im an att user and well can get the s4 for like $150 but can always sell it buy the nexus and still have money left.. But one of the main issues i had with the HTC one is that no one! made accessories for it... like i was never able to find a waterproof cover, etc etc.. Im a bit worry that it will be the same with the nexus 5, that because it is not as popular it wont have many accessories
The only thing I miss is the AMOLED screen from my S3. It's a far better quality of colour reproduction. The N5 is a bit washed out.... but it is far sharper. Oh... and the camera SUCKS on the N5 in anything but perfect lighting conditions. I miss the shutter speed on the Samsungs. But this should be fixed in the next update.
Battery life isn't nearly as bad as I was lead to believe.
I like my S4 better. My S4 has better reception, I stripped off the extras I did not like. I currently have a 4.4 rom on my S4 so spare me the updates line, I unlocked it and added the TMobile band. What I hate about N5 is the body. Its a nightmare. Sharp edges where the glass meets plastic, the lens mount, power button is too high, feels cheap and feels horrible in my hand. As for price, with etf+tax+1st month, my S4 was only $30 more. Not much in savings
It's not a bad device once you get past the body, seems plenty fast, takes ok pics, battery life is ok. So it's not horrible and is starting it's life with top end hardware specs unlike the N4. It's just not for me. If it came in a similar body to the N4 or would have shaped the glass like the S3, it would have been a home run.
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The only thing I miss is the AMOLED screen from my S3. It's a far better quality of colour reproduction. The N5 is a bit washed out.... but it is far sharper. Oh... and the camera SUCKS on the N5 in anything but perfect lighting conditions. I miss the shutter speed on the Samsungs. But this should be fixed in the next update.
Battery life isn't nearly as bad as I was lead to believe.
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From the S3? I had 2 of those and came to this. Not even comparable. The N5 destroys the S3 in EVERY way. Low light pictures, sunny day pictures, the camera is better on the N5. The S3 is supersaturated and does not reproduce color accurately at all.
I've had a n4, s4 and now have n5. Think they are all brilliant phones. I think I can certainly feel the performance on the n5 though and I really like the screen. It has such an understated no frills look about it and that really appeals to me. I loved the s4 but it was a bit blingy for my liking and I didn't feel like it was so much as a blank canvas as what the nexus 5 is if that makes sense.
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Alo also trying to get into custom room and apps development... Is there any advantages on using the nexus instead of the samsung? I
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Any one coming from an S4 regrets getting the nexus 5?
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I'm on my 2nd day with the 5 coming from an S4 running and early CM build of Kit Kat. So far, the only thing I really miss about the S4 is the screen. I guess I'm used to that super saturated AMOLED display. The Nexus display is sharper but like some others have said, a little washed out looking by comparison. The Nexus is noticeably faster and the battery life is about the same which is impressive considering I had a 3000mah battery in the S4. I think I'll be sticking with the 5 mostly for the dev community. I've always been a fan of straight AOSP and can't stand the OEM skins. The Nexus will be much more future proof than the S4. Getting new versions of Android on the Samsung will always be a bit hacky.
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I'm on my 2nd day with the 5 coming from an S4 running and early CM build of Kit Kat. So far, the only thing I really miss about the S4 is the screen. I guess I'm used to that super saturated AMOLED display. The Nexus display is sharper but like some others have said, a little washed out looking by comparison. The Nexus is noticeably faster and the battery life is about the same which is impressive considering I had a 3000mah battery in the S4. I think I'll be sticking with the 5 mostly for the dev community. I've always been a fan of straight AOSP and can't stand the OEM skins. The Nexus will be much more future proof than the S4. Getting new versions of Android on the Samsung will always be a bit hacky.
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any issues running this phone on att? and how come only tmobile and sprint got it?
My S4 had better/stronger signal and a more HD intensive screen. I don't know how to explain it.
My N5 is faster definitely, but camera is kind of laggy though. The vibration motor is weaker, but still good.
Depends on budget, I'd go for a Note 3 over S4 for the price range.
But for $350, there is nothing better than the Nexus 5.
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I think I'll be sticking with the 5 mostly for the dev community. I've always been a fan of straight AOSP and can't stand the OEM skins.
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I think this is a great comment. Coming from the Sprint S4, for some reason, the dev community never really sped up like I thought it would. Sure, there were some great ROM's, but it was pretty much between a couple Touchwiz ROM's and hoping that 3minit would work, or you had AOSP based ROM's where you were happy to have working data.
While working data on Sprint with some ROM's is an early challenge, it doesn't look like it will be an issue long term (there's already a flashable fix) and we already have a wide variety of ROM's available.
I definitely don't miss Touchwiz whatsoever.
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My S4 had better/stronger signal and a more HD intensive screen. I don't know how to explain it.
My N5 is faster definitely, but camera is kind of laggy though. The vibration motor is weaker, but still good.
Depends on budget, I'd go for a Note 3 over S4 for the price range.
But for $350, there is nothing better than the Nexus 5.
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Im eligible with att for upgrade, so i can get the S4 for like $150, either way ill get it... Then sell it and back the rest, while i care about dev, im more worried about accessories availability, like for example a waterproof cover, i take my phone alot in my boat, and its wet alot..
I am starting to have regrets as I'm having issues with push notifications that I can't resolve. I might end up having to return the phone for a refund. If that issue can be fixed though, then I would have no regrets at all. I think the Nexus 5 is an otherwise great phone.
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Im eligible with att for upgrade, so i can get the S4 for like $150, either way ill get it... Then sell it and back the rest, while i care about dev, im more worried about accessories availability, like for example a waterproof cover, i take my phone alot in my boat, and its wet alot..
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Funny you say that, because my first S4 was water damaged in a boating incident lol. it was deemed unrepairable by 5+ cell phone repair shops. So I purchased a Note 2 afterwards. Sold that and bought another S4. I loved that device too much. My device was then stolen so I had to use a old POS non-smartphone for 2 months. I couldn't see myself spending another $600+ to buy another S4. So I jumped on buying a nexus 5. I love the Nexus 5 now. 1080p 5inch screen quad core processor 2gb ram to name a few.
I have the n4 and s4 sitting next to me currently my s4 is on sprint while my n5 is on straight talk att. And I can tell you IMO that my n5 in ALL areas is better than both devices. One area that is extremely noticeable is the all around speed and smoothness of the n5 when compared to the other phones. Also typing and touch seems a lot more responsive on this device as well. Often times I would find typing on the s4 to be choppy and laggy and often couldn't keep up. And I am running the latest official 4.3 release from sprint all stock. Tried swapping keyboards too on it and its just not the same as the n5. I do a ton of multi tasking on my phone. And this is where the n5 really shines. I can jump between texting and surfing the web and checking emails without a single hitch. And I really love that. I have owned all the major Samsung phones and after the n4 I have been pretty much hooked on nexus devices. As for the camera I actually find it on par with my s4 a lot of people talk about shutter lag but I find the shutter speed to be about the same as it is on the s4. So not much of a difference there. And in a lot of my low light shots my n5 out performed my s4. So all around I am a pretty happy camper. Oh and service on at straight talk is so much better than sprint for me. I get consistent LTE everywhere.
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From reading the more in-depth reviews the Nexus 5 screen has some of the most accurate colours on an LCD beating out iPhone models even which are known for their calibration. It however does not have as high of a contrast ratio as even the LG G2 or the saturated colours AMOLED screens are known for. That mixed with the slightly smaller usable screen space when including the Home bar on the N5 would give the S4 the brighter and more stand out screen at first glance and on store shelves.
Myself I prefer accurate colours versus over saturated ones and only use high brightness settings when being used in direct sunlight. That being said after seeing AMOLED's "completely off" black levels (and the features it can bring such as Glance support and 24/7 Daydream) no black screen on IPS can ever look as dark.
I hated how weak the s4 would feel. I was afraid to put it in my pocket becausw it would break. And i hated the screen. You could see there were 2 0arts of the screen and the digitixer was glued under a piece of plastic. While with the nexus everything is so nice. I know in 4 months I will get bored of aosp roms and miss some tw features but whatever there is time till then.
i just found out that the S4 is at a very bad spot at the moment, if you have their latest baseband you cant use custom kernels, etc.. So that may lean me more towards the s5
Looking to get a Nexus 5, If I sell my s4 I can ultimately gain an extra $40 from it as well. I was using a N4 prior to my s4, only thing I hated on the N4 was the washed out display and weak camera. My reason to switch again is Stock Android which I do miss with fast updates and great community for rom development, and also if the camera is great for decent shots (indoor, outdoor) I've read reviews but there all mixed. Please share some experience if you have any
If you search you will find what you are looking for. Also the s4 sells for $300, I don't know how you will gain an extra $40
Not sure where you are from but a pentaband version has a high price where I'm from.. and thanks I shall search
My experience with the nexus 5 has been brilliant so far, of course the are some drawbacks because of the price such as the camera but unless you are demanding a good camera its fine. Performance has been excellent and the only time the phone got unbearably hot was when I was backing up the phone on twrp.
Nexus 5, CM11, Franco kernel and Xposed framework
i sold my s4 with spigen tempered glass which was perfect condition for $405. I made a good choice moving to N5. only thing that I miss is the all the gimmicks that I rarely used. (wave to answer calls and such)
this is my opinion comparing the two.
N5 screen seems washed out when brightness is on max since LCD back light bleeds through. 60 - 80% brightness can cover that and get you a good contrast ratio (to my eyes) yet still brighter than S4 display. I do miss that true black color but I prefer whiter whites than blacker blacks.
Removable battery is a nice option but frankly, I've never taken apart to swap batteries. I'd rather grab battery case to extend my current juice than swapping it out. Even with smaller N5 battery, i can go all day. I'm a heavy email user and make nearly 0 calls. so N5 battery is no problem for me.
Samsung's Android update is pretty unpredictable. you'll never know when they'll push updates and not all regions get the same update. your region might even skip that update. Carriers blame samsung and samsung blames carriers for update screw ups. you are just stuck in the middle hoping to get some sort of update.
N5 has nearly 0 function if you move from Samsung. IR controls, surround group musics, touchless motion gestures aren't avail to N5. but N5 has one thing that I use the most - NFC, which is nice so I got that going.
I could keep going with pros and cons, but when it comes to pros, N5 has more advantages in my honest opinion. we can't really make decision for you, we can only provide our thoughts. I hope you choose whats right for you instead of choosing something just because that's what everyone gets. just do what I just did, make pros and cons see which weighs more.
Coming from a S3 : the nexus camera is impressive with HDR+ enabled and also in low light conditions. I expected weak battery but it is good enough and very very low power use with the standby mode (if you keep location reporting off)
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I came from a Samung Galaxy SIII. I notice a huge and I mean huge difference in performance all around including camera. The only thing I miss is the instant shutter on the camera on the S3. Camera quality is great in my opinion. I am on ATT with my nexus 5 and love the network speed. The screen is better in m opinion to and easier to see in direct sunlight. From my short experience with a nexus phone. I will never go back to a non nexus phone ever again
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I made the switch from s4 as well to N5 and love it. The s4 is just gathering dust now, I should probably sell it ...
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Looking to get a Nexus 5, If I sell my s4 I can ultimately gain an extra $40 from it as well. I was using a N4 prior to my s4, only thing I hated on the N4 was the washed out display and weak camera. My reason to switch again is Stock Android which I do miss with fast updates and great community for rom development, and also if the camera is great for decent shots (indoor, outdoor) I've read reviews but there all mixed. Please share some experience if you have any
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I went from a Galaxy Nexus, and then to a temporary Nokia Lumia 521 for a month or so until grabbed this Nexus 5.
My girlfriend has a Note 3 and I used that thing extensively, and I find my Nexus 5 to be so much better.
It feels better, looks better, and is small enough to be large but still usable with one hand (with some shimmying).
Highly suggested that you get a Nexus 5.
And what about batery life compare to s4 or s3?
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And what about batery life compare to s4 or s3?
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My wife has a s4, and I would say it's about the same as my nexus 5 if not a little better due to the bigger size.
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And what about batery life compare to s4 or s3?
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My battery life with the N5 has been at least as good or better than the S4. I liked my S4, but the N5 is a superior phone in almost every way and I don't for a second regret making the switch.
Hi all,
I currently have the Note 2 and ready to pull the trigger on a new Note. The trick is, I honestly can't decide between the 4 or 5. I've read all of the other 4 vs 5 threads and I'm so conflicted about the loss of the SD Card/Battery swap option. - I want to hear from real life experiences!
On other sites, the Pro Note 5 users say that the Note 5 is "just better". So can anyone here tell me why? is it really that much faster - or is it simply a clean phone and will slow down once it gets filled up??
In an effort to not turn this into just another 4 vs 5 thread I ask that you only respond if you have used both phones and your honest 1st hand opinion on the 5.
Thanks!
Richard
It really has more to do with your needs. If you don't need more than 64 GB on the phone and can use cloud for every thing else. And if you are willing to carry a small back up battery for those days when you can't give it a bump charge. I would go for the 5.
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Hi all,
I currently have the Note 2 and ready to pull the trigger on a new Note. The trick is, I honestly can't decide between the 4 or 5. I've read all of the other 4 vs 5 threads and I'm so conflicted about the loss of the SD Card/Battery swap option. - I want to hear from real life experiences!
On other sites, the Pro Note 5 users say that the Note 5 is "just better". So can anyone here tell me why? is it really that much faster - or is it simply a clean phone and will slow down once it gets filled up??
In an effort to not turn this into just another 4 vs 5 thread I ask that you only respond if you have used both phones and your honest 1st hand opinion on the 5.
Thanks!
Richard
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I owned both the Note 4 retail and developer edition and can say I like the Note 5 more hands down. It runs much smoother, has a far better camera, speaker and spen plus you can theme it with the theme app built in. I would rather it not had the glass back but it's well protected with the Otterbox commuter I have. For me the lack of a ExtSD and removable battery isn't issue. I have the 64 gig model and have 32 gigs left without any need for cloud storage. I'm not a power user so the battery lasts me about 4 days on average witch is far more than the Note 4 did. The newest update on the Note 4 is terrible for the battery. My wife still has the Note 4 and thankfully I did a safe upgrade so I could revert to KitKat if needed. Sad to say I had to revert back because of battery issues. Having root wasn't very exciting with the developer edition I had so that's no big loss to me. For ad blocking I'm using Adblock browser that works well. I would have to say it comes down to storage and being able to update without worry between the two. I hope this helps.
I only give dishonest opinions, so I should probably bow out of this... ?
I had both phones. Like both of them. I don't find the note 5 that much better, but I do think it is better. Removable battery and SD card aren't important to me.
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I am, without a doubt, happy with my Note 5. After a few weeks of the new device, I tried my Note 4 again, and it felt ancient and unreliable. It's the first device I've owned where I don't feel the need to hack it due to instability or lag. The screen is fantastic, the performance is great, the S-Pen is keen, it's Android..., and it's just better. Lol. It feels great in the hands, too. I didn't think I was going to like it, and was super pissed off about the lack of a removable battery and making my 128Gb MSD card obsolete, but it was quickly made up for. It also gave me a reason to use some of the 100-some blank discs I've had laying around collecting dust as I've been using Bluetooth with the N4. No regrets.
I really like my Note 5. The thing I miss about the Note 4 are the smart select using the s-pen and the s-pen was easier to take out.
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I have had a note 5 and still have a note 4. The note 4 has sdcard slot and removable battery and ir blaster but the note 5 is better in every way but those things imo. I may buy another note 5 64 gb to try again and see if i can live without sdcard and removable battery!
Thanks to all for the feedback. I'm ordering the Note 5 tonight!
ramiss said:
Thanks to all for the feedback. I'm ordering the Note 5 tonight!
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Nice, I don't think you will have any regrets. It's one of the best phones I've had in a while.
The spen and spen apps felt better and more user friendly on the Note 4. Everything spen related feels stripped and slightly dumbed down on the Note 5. It really just feels like a big phone with a stylus now instead of a "Note". That said, I like it..but I'm not in love with it.
The themes in the theme store are garbage too. Don't be swayed by thay
Never had a Note 4 but I'm happy with the Note 5. It's the first phone I've had that I can't root though. Between the exclusive features TouchWiz has, and discovering non-root alternatives for some of my needs I can live with it.
With that said, once I'm ready to upgrade again I may hold out for something in the big screen market that can be rooted. I really miss the bigger screen and better speakers of the HTC One MAX, but everything else is better on the Note 5.
Does note 5 have the ability to wifi tether?
I believe some users are using an app called Foxfi
Had the note 4 and the note 5 is better imo. Faster, feels more premium, love the bottom speaker. Battery life is fine for me can't remember the note 4 battery life but it's at least the same, 32gb is fine for me so those two are off the table.
Definitely better than the 4 with Verizon. VZW Note 4 was a disaster especially if you upgraded to L.
The only thing I think was crazy was SEC omitting the IR blaster. It's on the S6 and worked extremely well.
The glass back is fragile so you do need to wrap it up with a protective case unless you're the type that never drops anything.
The biggest thing with both the Note 5 and Edge+ is the camera. Manual mode especially. Best camera I've used in any smartphone, period. And I have a G4 and iPhone 6s+. Neither of those can touch the Note 5's camera.
The S pen is also noticeably improved. TBH, I've had every Note since the first and I've never really used the S-pen. On the Note 5 I'm using it a LOT more. I like the functionality of pulling out the pen and being able to draw notation instantly on whatever's on the screen. That's a winner right there if you're into sports like football!
Battery life is great and being it's themeable and ad guard works as good as ad-away I'm dealing OK without root. Even with stock TW this thing is blazing fast. With the hardware, it should be!
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The spen and spen apps felt better and more user friendly on the Note 4. Everything spen related feels stripped and slightly dumbed down on the Note 5. It really just feels like a big phone with a stylus now instead of a "Note". That said, I like it..but I'm not in love with it.
The themes in the theme store are garbage too. Don't be swayed by thay
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i disagree the theme store is sweet. the material dark is awesome and gives the phone a whole new look that you cant do on the note 4. now is the note 5 64 gb gonna be ok for me? IDK time will tell
Edit: Once i loaded my like 30 gb of photos from note 4 to note 5 the 5 didnt feel as fast anymore and neither were benchmarks. might be a better phone but that sdcard slot and removable battery wins again for me! Note 4 FTW
I have had both and I do like the 5 better. I was an early adopter of wireless charging and have struggled to make wireless charging work on phones like the Note 4, the Note 5 wireless charging is excellent. The out of the box battery life seems better with the Note 5, at least from my memory of the note 4. I am OK with 64gb so I found I didn't mind that I couldn't add to it. The overall performance is smoother, the fingerprint scanner is WAY better. I lost the Note 5 stylus on day one which was annoying... I must have tapped it to make it pop out and I never did find it. I think you can't go wrong either way but I was extremely frustrated with the Note 4 fingerprint scanner when I had it so if that is important to you the Note 5 is the way to go.