I feel like I'm using an iPhone

[michaelqian88]

Ever since I picked up the Note 5 two weeks ago I always feel like I'm using an iPhone. This is not a bad thing however as I feel this phone brings together the best of Samsung and the iPhone. Samsung for the functionality and high end specifications, iPhone for the fluidity and simplicity.

I feel that the following in particular makes the Note 5 the most "iPhone" phone Samsung has ever made:

1 - Physical build
2 - Simplicity, i.e. reduced Touchwiz
3 - Software smoothness
4 - The way apps open up when you click on them

I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it except for two aspects.

1 - Battery life could be better (I'm getting the same as my Note 4 or slightly less)
2 - No IR blaster

But what are your thoughts regarding the iPhone feel?

 

[mikedt]

Physical build: yeh it's got a glass back and it doesn't creak! That's one thing with the original S, S2 and S3, they always creaked.

Although when first read I read the thread's title, I thought he's bought a Meizu MX4 or MX5.

 

[ceva321]

Premium build, simply gorgeous design, like the IPhone

 

[mikedt]

Premium build, simply gorgeous design, like the IPhone

The glass back and machined aluminium mid-frame? I recently bought a Ramos tablet that's like that, oh yeh feels really premium build and beautiful to look at, and it doesn't creak! But on the other hand, I'm not so sure about the robustness, especially impact damage with a glass front and back, and makes me want to be somewhat precious with it and always keep it in a case, just in case an accident does happen.