Note 5 - The Slimmest Smartphone on the Market

If you're looking for a new phone, but don't want to spend a fortune, you can find a wide range of affordable smartphones that still offer a good amount of quality.

If money is no object to you, and you want the best possible smartphone regardless of the cost, then take a look at the Lenovo Note 5. It covers all your bases and even has a nice selection of games and productivity tools bundled in.

The phone has all the quality that you'd expect from a flagship device, but at a fraction of the price. Most importantly, it has great battery life—something that even the most expensive smartphones cannot claim.

The Notch Display

One of the defining features of the Note 5 is its 6-inch display with a narrow band of gold around the edge. What is so special about that display is that it doesn't just have a notch at the top, but there's also a punch-hole at the bottom of the screen that brings the front-facing speakers in closer to your ears.

That is something that we've seen before on the 5.5-inch iPhone, but even more so on the 6.1-inch Android phones. However, none of those other platforms' smartphones even come close to offering as much convenience and quality as the Note 5.

Hardware Improvements

Even the most expensive smartphones aren't made of gold or solid silver, but due to modern manufacturing processes, they're still pretty sturdy. The Note 5 manages to feel a little more premium and luxurious, thanks to its aluminum body and the inclusion of Gorilla Glass on the screen and the front face. It also helps that Lenovo fitted the phone with an awesome sapphire crystal which is both durable and sleek.

What's more, the display is so vibrant and colorful that it almost feels unrealistic. If you've been pining for a display that is this bright, then this is the one to get. It also helps that the screen's resolution is excellent, as there are plenty of pixels to fit all the necessary information.

Camera Quality

Apart from the screen, one of the other major talking points about the Note 5 is its cameras. The rear-facing camera is one of the best in the industry, and it really does live up to its reputation. It is packed full of features such as an ultra-wide lens and a Bryo thermal engine that allows for speedy image downloads.

What's more, due to the thermal engine, the camera can function even when the device is in sleep mode. When the screen is off, but the device is still on, the screen's backlight turns off and so does the device. At this point, the camera can take photos in complete darkness.

The front-facing camera is also good, but it's nothing to write home about. Still, it's enough for Face ID or video calls in case you want to keep your phone's screen on while making a call.

Gaming

Another amazing capability of the Note 5 (and one of the main reasons for its $669.99 price tag) is that it handles games really well. Even more impressive is that the device can be used for games up to high-end Android counterparts such as the Google Pixel. This makes it perfect for gamers who want to play on the go. And let's face facts: Who isn't?

The inclusion of Gameface, a dedicated app for multiplayer gaming sessions on the go, is also a great added touch.

Slim And Light

While the Note 5 may not be the most streamlined smartphone around, it certainly is one of the slimmest. At only 7.9mm thick, it is a whole lot skinnier than the 13.1mm thick iPhone 7 Plus, which is widely regarded as one of the thickest on the market. All these thin slots make it easier to stash in small spaces such as the palm of your hand.

Solid Performance

To put it kindly, the Note 5 doesn't exactly perform like a slouch. In fact, it handles pretty much every task you throw at it with a vengeance. We've tried to put it through its paces and have had no problems whatsoever.

Even the flagship Snapdragon 845 runs cool enough that you can't feel that it's working too hard. On the other hand, the 6X RaySound speaker system that Lenovo fitted in the back definitely helps in rendering high-quality audio.

If you want a device that will last you a long time and won't slow down even the most resource-intensive apps like whatsapp without phone number such as Facebook and Twitter, then the Note 5 is the one for you.