Samsung Galaxy Note II

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is slimmer and thinner than its predecessor. The Galaxy Note II has a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16 to 64GB of internal storage to handle your daily activities. A microSD slot adds even more memory by providing the option of supporting an additional 64GB of storage.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 105 expert reviews

Excellent:

67
Good:

33
Average:

4
Bad:

1

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Last revision on September 3, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Huge and vibrant high-def display
Fast quad-core performance
Much improved S Pen
Dual-view multitasking option
Long battery life
More compelling than its predecessor
NFC connectivity
Beautiful screen

Reviewers Didn't Like

Design just too big for some shoppers
Camera struggles in low light
S Voice still feels second-rate
It's tough to use with just one hand

Expert reviews and ratings

The Samsung Galaxy Note II's above average size is both a gift and a hindrance. The fact that a phone could be so large to be considered a tablet means that it has added benefits that most handsets lack, but it also has challenges unique to this phone.

By TechSpot on November 15, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at first glance is, to put it bluntly, huge for a mobile phone. The screen measures a whopping 5.5 inches, compared its predecessor's slightly smaller 5.3 inches, and the Samsung Galaxy S3's 4.8 inches. Considering its size,...

By MobilePhones on May 20, 2014

For all this, the Galaxy Note 2's size will no doubt be the, well, biggest aspect for most people to think about. But you can rest assured that if you do want that big screen, everything else this smartphone offers is more than up to scratch. See all...

By What Hi-Fi? on September 12, 2013

I liked this Samsung Galaxy Note II.I could live with it.It's not as big as I thought it would be. But it dwarfs the iPhone 4S and 5.It's a geek toy with lots of features and functions, and that will appeal to some, not others. I personally enjoyed it....

By The Mac Observer on May 22, 2013

Buying guide 20 best mobile phones in the world today Samsung has taken a product many people - including us - expected to sink. It's built on that and given us something even better. Faster, stronger, better looking, and more functional. It's better...

By TechRadar AU on April 05, 2013

Design and ScreenLet's start off by discussing its form factor and its screen. For starters, the Note II actually resembles the Galaxy S III, both with its curvy corners, slimness and overall design. In fact, unless you were looking at it up close, you'd...

By examiner.com on February 16, 2013

100

See all pictures here »Last year, Samsung single-handedly transformed the hybrid phone/tablet into a viable form factor with the release of the Galaxy Note .The huge, stylus-toting smartphone was a surprise hit with consumers, amassing sales of more than...

By crn.com.au on January 21, 2013

Small, medium, large plus IOS, Android, Windows operating system are just some of the options to be taken into consideration when selecting a smartphone. Check out this model from Samsung....

By GadgetSpeak on January 10, 2013

I mentioned in my unboxing that my overall impression of the Galaxy Note II was that Samsung's designers had taken a Galaxy S III, used the resize tool on it, and added a stylus. And this, I think, is the Galaxy Note II's downfall. It isn't bad, but it...

By pocketables.com on January 07, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE offers the same amazing power and impressive 5.5in display as its predecessor. The S-Pen is so useful it avoids being gimmicky, and while the device is really a niche product, if you can deal with its size, there’s...

By 3G UK on December 13, 2012

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