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The newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ are premium smartphones that will attract lots of interest and the fact is that its metal finish can be an added advantage.
Also, just like Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, the new Galaxy Note 5 is expected to be available in four different colours – gold, white and black and “blue topaz”.
Yes, the new Galaxy Note 5 and its huge range of cutting-edge features, like beautiful craftsmanship, amazing performance and better cameras will make the device stand out.
However, just like Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, the electronic giant have done away with some favorite features that differentiate their devices, especially the Samsung Galaxy series from others like Apple’s iPhone.
Why we all hate Samsung Galaxy Note 5
So what are the stuff to hate about this new Samsung Galaxy Note 5? Or let me put it this way: what are the stuff about Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to dislike?
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Yes, Galaxy Note 5 is going to be smartphones to love by many but unfortunately, not every Android fan will admire the device because of some certain features that are not present in it.
There have been mixed reactions to Samsung’s removal of certain key features in pursuit of the so-called premium design model so favoured by Apple. Below are some of the stuff to hate about Samsung Galaxy Note 5:
#1). No microSD card slot
One of the features that made Samsung Galaxy series popular is the ability to expand the phone memory through the external memory card slot. This feature alone made Samsung Galaxy smartphones become a favorite amongst its expanding consumers who are mostly young people.
But the new Galaxy Note 5 has no removable storage which means users can’t expand the memory limit of the handset. That means what you buy is what you’re stuck with – 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of storage.
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The onboard memory may seem a lot, but previous Samsung smartphones supported microSD cards, which were a cheap and effective way to add up to 128GB of storage and transfer that storage between devices.
Most smartphone users prefer to load movies, TV shows, E-books, photos and music onto their microSD cards to keep the internal storage free for apps and then moved to a new device when needed.
Instead the Galaxy Note 5 will come with far more internal storage than its predecessors, but it has lost that flexibility to add more, which many people loved.
#2). No removable battery
The removable battery is another Samsung favorite that has been sacrificed in the newly announced Galaxy Note 5 just like they did with Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge.
The fact that other major manufacturers such a Apple and HTC don’t feature removable battery in the products doesn’t mean that Samsung should copy them too. If anything, the company should have stayed with removable battery which made for an important differentiator.
We all know that one of the major problems of smartphones is battery problem. And even though smartphone’s battery life is getting better, it doesn’t help overall longevity.
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Most smartphones are charged at least three days a week, and as the battery is discharged and recharged, the capacity diminishes. This is why having removable battery is good as it allows users to swap it out when it started to lose capacity.
Replacing a battery that is not removable is not often possible by consumers, requiring a trip to a repair shop or risk damaging the phone while trying to take it apart, which is increasingly difficult.
#3). It’s not even waterproof
Waterproofing a smartphone makes it more durable. I can’t just believe that Samsung can get rid of this amazing feature it introduced in Galaxy S5 – that made consumers to love the device.
The Galaxy S5 was waterproof to IP67 standards or 1m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. It meant that a dunk in the toilet wasn’t an issue. But that is just it because this new device is not water resistant.
Sony has previously proved that it’s possible to waterproof a smartphone without any downside by having both the headphones port and USB port exposed. But certainly not the Samsung Galaxy series as they are no longer waterproof.
And as expected, some of the users have been voicing their concerns over why Samsung removed this feature.
#4). It’s another iPhone from Samsung
For some faithful Android fans who hate Apple’s iPhone with passion, I don’t think that Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is the best option because there are just little differences between the two devices.
More than 70% of the comments on/about Galaxy Note 5 on the social media have pointed out the fact that it looks exactly like the Apple’s iPhone 6. In fact, some commentators are already calling it an iPhone running Android OS.
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We can all recall that Apple has previously accused Samsung of copying some of its product’s features but I guess the comparison will be much more closer this time around just like the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
#5). It’s made of glass!
No doubt about it, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is awesome but it’s made of glass and metal. It’s an all-metal and glass affair meaning that the company have ditched its trademark chromed plastic construction.
Samsung’s decision to get rid of plastic in Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge wasn’t welcomed by the fans but the smartphone maker has decided to continue with that decision. It seems Samsung is listening to some reviewers who keep harping on about its phones being made of plastic.
So with a curved metal band that surrounds the edges of the phone, which hold together a glass front and back, Samsung have gone down the “style over substance” route and put the phone in a shiny package.
However, this is a massive disappointment to some users who use a phone because of its functionality, rather than as a fashion accessory or status symbol.
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