Samsung Galaxy Note II

usability, performance, size, portability, screen

reliability, reception

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, usability, screen, portability, size

reliability

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

screen, performance, usability, battery, portability

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

T-Mobile's best performing phone to date ; WiFi calling ; Wonderful battery life ; Compatible with T-Mobile's 42Mbps HSPA+ network

T-Mobile's version is more expensive ; Multi-window not available at launch

T-Mobile's Galaxy Note II is nearly identical to the global model, and is the best phone on its lineup so far -- as long as you're willing to pay a premium.

Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G with 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support ; LTE connectivity (carrier dependent) ; 5.5" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution ; Android OS v4.1 with TouchWiz launcher ; 1.6...

Large size makes single-hand operation problematic ; No dedicated camera key ; All plastic construction (would have probably weighed a ton otherwise, though) ; No FM radio (the N7100 has one)

A year ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note was barely taken seriously as a contender in the smartphone race. Several million units sold later, it is a wide spread consensus that Samsung has created and claimed for itself a brand new niche in the smartphone...

Much improved S Pen experience ; Quad-core Exynos offers mind-blowing performance ; Beautiful, vibrant display ; Thinner and easier to hold than original Note

SIM-free version is a little pricey ; MHL only works using Samsung adapter

The Galaxy Note II is a huge improvement over its predecessor, and offers fantastic performance and innovative features.

Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G with 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support, Optional LTE connectivity, 5.5" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution, Android OS v4.1 with TouchWiz launcher, 1.6 GHz quad-core...

Large size makes single-hand operation problematic, No dedicated camera key, All plastic construction (would have probably weighed a ton otherwise, though), S Pen not as good as on the Note 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 is one beast of a droid and a major step forward for the class it represents. The second generation of the phablet is a massive upgrade, doubling the processing power of the predecessor, and bringing a bigger, and...

Llega el momento de hacer balance de nuestra la experiencia con el Galaxy Note II tras estos días de prueba y la sensación general ha sido muy positiva. Nuestro protagonista demuestra sin problemas que segundas partes sí que pueden ser buenas (¡...y de...

Massive high-definition screen. Fast quad-core processor. Includes a pressure-sensitive stylus and well-designed note-taking and drawing software. Runs Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" out of the box. Good call quality. Stellar battery life.

Very large. A few minor hiccups in gaming performance. Samsung's heavy UI layer isn't to everyone's taste.

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One of the fastest, most powerful smartphones Samsung has ever built. Two-day battery life is phenomenal. Front and rear cameras are great. The same phone is offered on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, U.S. Cellular. The display is beautiful and great...

The 5.5-inch display and stylus make the Note II unwieldy, and it requires two hands to do just about anything with it. The stylus is a novelty and doesn’t improve productivity. S Voice is the worst digital assistant app out there. Samsung’s TouchWiz...