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if only note came with glossy back

this is how I make my galaxy S stand up, by using a stand that sucks to the glossy back. This is much better than stand cases because when you don't need it you can take it off so it does not add extra weight or thickness and it's portable and light.
Since the Note does not come with a glossy back like other galaxy phones, I can not use this sucking stand.
Is there an effective way to make the note stand up without adding weight, thickness or reducing portability?

Use your hand.
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octavian90 said:
Use your hand.
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fail... the Note is much heavier device. Imaging holding it for 2 hours to watch a movie...

FinancialWar said:
fail... the Note is much heavier device. Imaging holding it for 2 hours to watch a movie...
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Good point. In that case I think you have to sacrifice thinness a bit and get a kickstand case.
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Ultimate fail. Use tv out and/or watch on bigger LCD.
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just get a glossy back from ebay, it's not only removable to watch your battery....

The white galaxy note comes with glossy back

I wish someone would release a battery back cover with a kickstand, that looks exactly the same on the stock one, I'd buy that in a second.

Small fall....large damage

Hi. Built quality has just disappointed me.
I usually take good care of all my gadgets. Recently my note 10.1 2014 had a fall slow motion fall....the result...the outer rim deformed and now it squeaks every time I hold from there. Pretty annoying also becuase I dont know what will happen as ti e goes by. So I guess Samsung doesn't consider humans may gently drop their toys...
Very sad.....I would really like better material choice as my note 10.1 first edition also suffered of lots of noises and NEVER EVER fell...
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mantrajt said:
Hi. Built quality has just disappointed me.
I usually take good care of all my gadgets. Recently my note 10.1 2014 had a fall slow motion fall....the result...the outer rim deformed and now it squeaks every time I hold from there. Pretty annoying also becuase I dont know what will happen as ti e goes by. So I guess Samsung doesn't consider humans may gently drop their toys...
Very sad.....I would really like better material choice as my note 10.1 first edition also suffered of lots of noises and NEVER EVER fell...
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did you have a cover on it?

thomlh said:
did you have a cover on it?
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No. Unfortunately no cover yet but I believe thes expensive toys should be able to resist some damage cover less.
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mantrajt said:
No. Unfortunately no cover yet but I believe thes expensive toys should be able to resist some damage cover less.
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Agreed, I was just wondering which cover if at all.
I have a fairly big cover on mine just for that reason, I do tend to drop things

mantrajt said:
Hi. Built quality has just disappointed me.
I usually take good care of all my gadgets. Recently my note 10.1 2014 had a fall slow motion fall....the result...the outer rim deformed and now it squeaks every time I hold from there. Pretty annoying also becuase I dont know what will happen as ti e goes by. So I guess Samsung doesn't consider humans may gently drop their toys...
Very sad.....I would really like better material choice as my note 10.1 first edition also suffered of lots of noises and NEVER EVER fell...
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Actually it doesn't even have to be dropped to get that. This is my second note 10.1 2014 and I returned the first one because it was squeaking on the left side, it was really annoying. After returning it I got an iPad Air because of Samsung's typical build quality issues. But after using iPad for 2 days I couldn't like it. It was really like a toy after Note. I couldn't live with a 10 inch, 600 dollars tablet that you can't even do real multitasking on. I returned it and got my second Note. Yesterday I realized there is some squeaking on the upper side now. I didn't drop it or something. I think the cause of this issue is the chrome bezels. They can get loose too easy. But what the hell this is the best tablet for me in the market right now and although I don't like this build quality issues I love almost everything about this tablet other than that after an unpleasant 2 day experience with iPad Air. I hope they deal with this build quality issues like they did with the software (the new Magazine UX). Then this tablet will be unrivaled.

Thunn said:
Actually it doesn't even have to be dropped to get that. This is my second note 10.1 2014 and I returned the first one because it was squeaking on the left side, it was really annoying. After returning it I got an iPad Air because of Samsung's typical build quality issues. But after using iPad for 2 days I couldn't like it. It was really like a toy after Note. I couldn't live with a 10 inch, 600 dollars tablet that you can't even do real multitasking on. I returned it and got my second Note. Yesterday I realized there is some squeaking on the upper side now. I didn't drop it or something. I think the cause of this issue is the chrome bezels. They can get loose too easy. But what the hell this is the best tablet for me in the market right now and although I don't like this build quality issues I love almost everything about this tablet other than that after an unpleasant 2 day experience with iPad Air. I hope they deal with this build quality issues like they did with the software (the new Magazine UX). Then this tablet will be unrivaled.
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I believe I will have to embrace your philosophy.... what the hell this is the best tablet for me in the market right now and although I don't like this build quality issues I love almost everything about this tablet
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Guys, these aren't ballistic missile launchers built to zero fault tolerances. They are mass produced consumer electronics that are in a lot of cases built in third world or emerging countries by workers that are paid peanuts. A 2% defect rate in consumer electronics is considered excellent. So if Samsung sells 5M N10.1-14's 100K people are going to draw the short straw and experience some type of out-of-box issue. As for Apple, get serious. Go to an iPad Air (or any Apple product) discussion forum and you'll find plenty of QC and defect posts. They aren't immune and charge prices even more premium than Samsung does.
One of the consequences of thinner lighter mobile devices is that they have smaller bezels and there's less mass to distribute the impact of a fall over. Also, no two drops or falls are ever the same; how a device fares depends on the point of impact and what material it's dropped on. I'd fully expect the N10.1-14 to be more fragile than my ex-N10.1-12 simply because of its reduced dimensions. Sure Samsung could probably have added more internal reinforcement or chosen different materials but that would have added weight and/or bulk. The thinness, trimness, and lightness of the N10.1-14 was its second most attractive feature to me after its display. So, personally, I'm willing (and assumed so beforehand) to except the trade-off and am extra careful in handling it. BTW, I've dropped mine twice (on carpet) and it's no worse for wear.

Tbh i would say a cracked screen is large damage but yeah what Barry said, no device is immune from damage unfortunatly. Still not nice hearing youve damaged your note a little - hopefully it doesnt get any worse.

Are you returning or keeping the Moto X Pure Edition? And why?

It is probably too early for this kind of thread but I'm just gonna put this out there. So...
Are you keeping the phone or are you returning it? Why?
Also, note that the return/redesign period for the Moto Maker Moto X Pure Edition is extended for 30 days from shipped date. (Originally, it was only 14 days , and 30 days were only for CA residents.)
See here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97867
Update 9/19: Moto changed it again. Extended return no longer applies. Be aware of your 14 days for everywhere except California.

I plane to exchange to for a dark wood back. I like it so far faster and battery life is about the same as my Note 2.

At this point I plan on keeping it. Pretty sure it's going to be like a Nexus phone with a memory card slot. I just came from the Verizon G4, and while I really liked it, there is absolutely NO development.

Definitely a keeper. Has everything I need: close to vanilla Android, free from carrier bloat, native wifi-tether, etc. Don't think there's any competition at this price point.
Only weakness is the battery life, but it's still slightly better than the HTC m7 I'm coming from. Just wish Google would get their head out of their asses and fix the damn Google Play battery drain..

So far I love it, I wouldn't mind a wood back but I'd be concerned it would make it more slippery

Keeping it. Loving the phone so far.

Keeping. The only 'negative', if you can call it that, is that the battery is 'only' 4 hours SoT. But the turbo charger is insane (over 2% per minute), I'm not even worried about battery life.

I'm returning mine. It was between the XPE and a Note 5 for me. The Note 5 wins by a mile. (for my needs). However I will buy another XPE in the future to have as my side b*tch. I'll wait for a black Friday sale and get a wood back next time. I had gone with the plastic back with the intention of using skins. Not with that texture.
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Little torn right now. I like the size and build more than my Nexus 6, but doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, more of a side grade. The deal breaker for the xpe may be lack of wifi calling on t-mobile, something I use in the basement of my house.

Out of curiosity how is screen brightness. I need a super bright screen because I'm outside a lot. I love the brightness of the note 5 and the nexus 6 once rooted has a super bright mode.

So far, I really really dig this thing. I can't come up with a single complaint other than the lack of fingerprint reader.
My index finger just graviates to that Moto dimple, and to be completely honest, it's making me reconsider if I want to switch it out for a N5 2015. With Android Pay around the corner, and it's integration into Marshmallow with the API, I see fingerprint reader's really becoming a core aspect of the phone. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows. But that dimple just makes me wish it were a fingerprint reader.
In all reality, I'll probably keep it due to SD slot, larger screen, etc. But god dammit.

shawnten said:
Out of curiosity how is screen brightness. I need a super bright screen because I'm outside a lot. I love the brightness of the note 5 and the nexus 6 once rooted has a super bright mode.
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I have heard that the AMOLED screens on the N6 and Note 5 will be brighter, but I've also heard no complaints on just how bright the XPE is. I'm sure it would suit you needs. I'm also outside a lot for work, so I'm interested in this question as well.
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I'm returning mine. It was between the XPE and a Note 5 for me. The Note 5 wins by a mile. (for my needs). However I will buy another XPE in the future to have as my side b*tch. I'll wait for a black Friday sale and get a wood back next time. I had gone with the plastic back with the intention of using skins. Not with that texture.
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Just curious, what does the Note 5 have that the Moto doesn't? Which part(s) is dissuading you the most from keeping the X? I'm guess the stylus and split-screen?
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theRZA001 said:
My index finger just graviates to that Moto dimple, and to be completely honest, it's making me reconsider if I want to switch it out for a N5 2015. With Android Pay around the corner, and it's integration into Marshmallow with the API, I see fingerprint reader's really becoming a core aspect of the phone. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows. But that dimple just makes me wish it were a fingerprint reader..
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You can do the same thing with a PIN, though, right? With Android Pay, I don't think you need a fingerprint scanner. You actually have a backup PIN in case the fingerprint reader fails for some reason.

jonathanbailie said:
You can do the same thing with a PIN, though, right? With Android Pay, I don't think you need a fingerprint scanner. You actually have a backup PIN in case the fingerprint reader fails for some reason.
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Yeah I guess you're right. Besides, I'd lose out on all the Moto features, and that's even before considering how hard it is to snag a Nexus in the first month of launch.

theRZA001 said:
So far, I really really dig this thing. I can't come up with a single complaint other than the lack of fingerprint reader.
My index finger just graviates to that Moto dimple, and to be completely honest, it's making me reconsider if I want to switch it out for a N5 2015. With Android Pay around the corner, and it's integration into Marshmallow with the API, I see fingerprint reader's really becoming a core aspect of the phone. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows. But that dimple just makes me wish it were a fingerprint reader.
In all reality, I'll probably keep it due to SD slot, larger screen, etc. But god dammit.
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I'm not trying to be a Debbie downer, but.you opinion is fine. But finding tap and pay terminals is becoming more forgiven. Every place that upgraded for the chip debit/credit cards all have had no tap and go in my experience
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Out of curiosity how is screen brightness. I need a super bright screen because I'm outside a lot. I love the brightness of the note 5 and the nexus 6 once rooted has a super bright mode.
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The brightness and clarity of this screen blows my rooted Nexus 6 out of the water. Can't speak for the Note 5 though.
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There is no way in couple days in will return to note4 lol
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im coming from a LG G Flex, have had it for a year and was feeling the itch to get a new phone. Got my Pure(White/Bamboo) on Thursday and i can notice the screen quality is a lot better,build quality feels premium, no lag. The battery life isnt a step up, the Flex has a 3500mah battery. The Turbo charging is amazing though, it charges up so fast. The back does get warm when browsing through apps for a while and the whites on the screen seem to be warmer compared to S6. I miss the double tap to wake and the even bigger screen on my Flex but no way im going back. Definitely a keeper, i feel like its the best phone for the money out right now and i will definately recommend it.

Definitely keeping everything is great. Speakers, screen, size, feel, look and the list goes on... Night and day over my nexus. Let's just hope the development community takes off
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gonna be exchanging it. the royal blue in the motomaker doesn't look anything like i've seen in reviews if it had i would have gotten it to start with

Coming from a Nexus 6. Exchanging mine due to a couple of what seems like defective issue: gets warm, banding and flickering on screen, chrome web browsing stutters (not sure if relation to heat issues). It is somewhat upsetting to receive a broken phone but hopefully the replacement works 100%.

SiZE... SiZE.. SiZE.

Ok ive had the phone for 3 days now and i really love this phone because of the fluidity..but the size is killing me im thinking of sending it back and Jumping my s6 for a note 5 then rooting it after.. idk if its the ergonomics of the 6p that doesnt let me enjoy the phone... so i did order some cases for the phone but they wont get here till nov 16-19 and my nexus 6p return date is nov 19, so i honestly dont know what to do maybe when the case ges here ill have better grip and it will feel better? But then if it doesnt then i have to send 2 cases back and the phone...
Idk..but my question to all xda members/owners of this beautiful phone...how did u get use to this phone?
(Btw currently have the phone in its box because i dont wanna scratch it and feels slippery with no case at the moment)
Thanks in advance!!
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Coming from the Nexus 5 (biggest phone i'd ever have) it took me no more than 24 hours to get used to having a larger phone. Granted I do have bigger hands (6ft tall) but after having this for a few days I could never go back to a smaller phone.

Can't go back to small phones, sorry

My 2 cents is that you should have looked at the Samsung Note 5/4. Since it has the same size screen as the Nexus 6p. Then you could have decided if you liked the bigger phone.

I agree here. Coming from an N5 it's definitely much more slippery and that combined with being larger it's harder to hold on to. I might break my naked rule on this phone. Still getting used to it as I've only been using it since last night but it does make me a little nervous about breaking it out while walking down a sidewalk. I'm 6'2" with good sized hands as well.
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RidinNerdy said:
Ok ive had the phone for 3 days now and i really love this phone because of the fluidity..but the size is killing me im thinking of sending it back and Jumping my s6 for a note 5 then rooting it after..
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I haven't seen a Note 5 in a while, but isn't it a similar size to the 6P? They're both big phones with 5.7" screens.
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ThierryXN said:
I haven't seen a Note 5 in a while, but isn't it a similar size to the 6P? They're both big phones with 5.7" screens.
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That's what I said a few above you. the Note 5 has the exact same screen size as the N6p. I think the OP should have picked up the Nexus 5x instead.

See thats the thing im 5.4 male with averag hands.. i guess whats bothering e is that i cant do one handed text.. is anyone one hand texting here???
Btw thanks for all the feedback
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RidinNerdy said:
See thats the thing im 5.4 male with averag hands.. i guess whats bothering e is that i cant do one handed text.. is anyone one hand texting here???
Btw thanks for all the feedback
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I can do one handed texting without a hitch but then again i could use the nexus 6 (shamu) fine as well but i am 6'4" with big hands. Phone feels a lot bigger then the note 5 to me and about the same as note 4. Really good size though. Nexus 6 was a tad too big and this is like perfect

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I haven't seen a Note 5 in a while, but isn't it a similar size to the 6P? They're both big phones with 5.7" screens.
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Note5 is smaller height wise and the curved back makes it easier to hold.
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RidinNerdy said:
See thats the thing im 5.4 male with averag hands.. i guess whats bothering e is that i cant do one handed text.. is anyone one hand texting here???
Btw thanks for all the feedback
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I use the phone one handed completely lol
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ern88 said:
That's what I said a few above you. the Note 5 has the exact same screen size as the N6p. I think the OP should have picked up the Nexus 5x instead.
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I haven't seen a Note 5 in a while, but isn't it a similar size to the 6P? They're both big phones with 5.7" screens.
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screen size is different from phone size.

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screen size is different from phone size.
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Well, it would have gave the OP a good comparison on a bigger phone. Even if the OP looked at the iPhone 6s plus. Which is very close to the size of the N6p. They could have made a judgement.

HTC Droid Incredible to a Galaxy S3 to a Nexus 5 to a 6P. Each phone gets incrementally larger and has taken me a bit to get used to. I'm 5' 9" with a average size hands. I find one handed usage is easy for certain things on the 6p and hard for other things. I've had my 6p for just over a week and would never think of sending it back do to size. I've found that using 2 hands just works better on this phone for most things and honestly that's okay. I've never understood the desire to use a phone with one hand at all times. To each his own but this phone works great for me and my average size hands. As always YMMV

Same here. Everything is perfect except the size. I am coming from HTC m8 so my hands sorta hurt while holding it in one hand but I am trying get used to it.
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Well, it would have gave the OP a good comparison on a bigger phone. Even if the OP looked at the iPhone 6s plus. Which is very close to the size of the N6p. They could have made a judgement.
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I work at tmobile so ive played and delt with the 6 plus but i guess not enough to think it could be a daily driver as in one hand use.. and note 5 is the same "screen" size as the nexus 6p but body is much smaller due to no front facing speakers but theres a dual speaker mod that makes the ear speaker in conjunction with regular speaker sound loud but idk i just love how fast the 6p idk... man this is hard...cases havent even shipped yet so i still have a chance to cancel and just buy the cases for the note 5 .. everytime i sell a note 5 it feels so good and small in the hand....
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RidinNerdy said:
I work at tmobile so ive played and delt with the 6 plus but i guess not enough to think it could be a daily driver as in one hand use.. and note 5 is the same "screen" size as the nexus 6p but body is much smaller due to no front facing speakers but theres a dual speaker mod that makes the ear speaker in conjunction with regular speaker sound loud but idk i just love how fast the 6p idk... man this is hard...cases havent even shipped yet so i still have a chance to cancel and just buy the cases for the note 5 .. everytime i sell a note 5 it feels so good and small in the hand....
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Use that note 5 for a while and u will notice apps reloading all the time and the touch wiz lag is still there with 4g of ram .... I got rid of it to get the 6p which is still not shipped lol
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I'd suggest the moto x pure edition 2015 - same size screen, lower price, and much easier to handle in one hand. Vanilla android also....

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Use that note 5 for a while and u will notice apps reloading all the time and the touch wiz lag is still there with 4g of ram .... I got rid of it to get the 6p which is still not shipped lol
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Im thinking of flashing a debloated rom on it.. with a custom jernel i should be fine but i swear i dont wanna rerurn it[emoji20] moto x is also too chubby in the middle
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Same size as the iPhone 6 Plus.
I'm coming from a L3 G3 so, not a big deal to me.

Happy with my G4

I needed a dual sim phone and I got the H818P. I think at the current price point it is a great value, I like its design, the genuine leather backs, I got a few colors. It is the first phone I feel comfortable using without a case. Metal designs are greatly overrated in my opinion. Camera is great and call quality is really good. The dual sim management is good. I travel and it is easy to switch when I am in another country. Battery life is not great but I have the luxury to have a spare battery with me.
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I reccomend you to use a clear back cover bcz i also have leather edition and its getting ugly now color fade and scratchers at the edge
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I want to give it a go without a case, I do not mind a scratch, if the screen does not crack it is still good. I used cases with my Note 4 and it was annoying for an already big phone. My son is using it now with a minimal case.
By the way, standby battery life is much better on g4 than the note 4. The screen on note 4 is better but g4 is not bad also. Call quality is better on the g4. Battery life during use is bad on both but I think this is a general android problem.
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robertbr108 said:
I want to give it a go without a case, I do not mind a scratch, if the screen does not crack it is still good. I used cases with my Note 4 and it was annoying for an already big phone. My son is using it now with a minimal case.
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yeah do that, any scratches or nicks just adds character. people sticking cases on leather backs just don't get it.
Try using a tempered glass screen protector. This might help keep that screen safe.
By the way, standby battery life is much better on g4 than the note 4.
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Note 4 needs a new battery ?
Call quality is better on the g4.
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In what way ? louder more clear. is it the headset speaker that is louder.
How do you find the quality of the loud speakers between the two in terms of loudness & quality.
Battery life during use is bad on both but I think this is a general android problem.
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5.0 was bad for the note 4 but i heard 5.1 fixed a few things and is better.

Call quality is clearer on g4.
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