State of the art camera technology: 55 Megapixels
It seems likely that the Galaxy Note 5 will house some impressive camera tech, given that Samsung tends to prioritize this for its flagship devices. The Note 5 will probably house a wide-angle front-facing camera for all of those "welfies" that people are clamoring for, hopefully in the region of 8 MP, and with new chipset technology, the 21 MP rear camera limit set by the Snapdragon 801 is likely to be broken. Indeed, a reported image resolution of up to 55 MP will be achievable in 2015.Wireless charging
Thanks to the Moto 360, wireless charging has become popularized recently and we bet many people are going to be impressed when they come to experience it for themselves. Rumors are already circulating that this will be a feature of the Note 5, and it would certainly be a big draw for some people.Latest 64-bit Snapdragon processor
With the influx of 64-bit processors due to arrive next year, the Galaxy Note 5 will be a perfect device to show off the best that Qualcomm can offer. The leap in chipset technology is set to be a big one between the next generation of processors and the previous, and we can't wait to see what the Note 5 will be able to do with 64-bit octa-core, or even dodeca-core (12-core) technology backing it. It certainly seems within the realm of possibilty that the Note 5 will make use of an octa-core plus quad-core processor.
2-day battery life
We’ve all heard of the battery technology that is going to give us 10 times better smartphone battery life but, sadly, it seems the commercial integration of this will still be out of reach in 2015. There's no doubt that manufactures could make smartphones which last much longer on one charge, but if you want quality components and functionality, battery life is always a compromise.Even with the developments of battery efficiency in a year's time, expecting anything more than a day on a single charge, powering a high-end device like the Note 5, will be asking a lot. With an ultra-bright screen, lightning-fast processor, possibly 4 or even 5 GB of RAM, the battery is going to come under some serious strain. 2-day battery life has been something of a headline in 2014, and it would be impressive to see these numbers attached to the latest and greatest Samsung product as a minimum.
Shatterproof display
With Apple implementing shatter-proof glass on its iPhone 6, Samsung will be keen to make use of similar technology to secure loyalty to its flagship brand. Our smartphones are always being pulled in and out of pockets, tapped and swiped - it's only natural that we will drop them from time to time. With a device which costs the best side of 1000 USD, any extra protection it has is going to be a serious benefit.Bezel-less, end-to-end design
What could be better suited to a shatterproof display than a bezel-less design? We’ve already seen smartphones like this on devices such as the Sharp Aquos Crystal, and Samsung might be looking to capitalize on some more of the screen real-estate like achieved on the LG G3 and Huawei Ascend Mate 7.
Improved S Pen functionality
The S Pen is one of the things that sets the Galaxy Note apart from the competition. While it is performing the best it ever has on the Note 4 (see our hands on Note 4 review), there is still a lot of potential for this technology. The handwriting recognition and usability has been improved in the latest version, but can the classic feel of pen on paper be surpassed by a smartphone? Possibly.No bloatware
The more choice the user has with regards to which software is installed on his or her device, the better. Samsung’s continued use of its proprietary “TouchWiz” software means that users are always a step away from a “pure” Android experience. It would be nice to see this scaled back on the next device, and grant users more power to decide what is included on their smartphone.Slim, light and metallic
Fans have been crying out for metallic devices from Samsung for years, and their wishes have (almost) been granted this year with the Galaxy Alpha and the Note 4. Here's hoping can continue with its use of premium materials going forward.Water resistance
Whether this is of vital importance to you or not, it's just nice to know that you are covered should you accidentally drop your phone into some water, or get caught in some heavy rain. Samsung has experimented with water resistant technology before with the Galaxy S4 Active, so it's not out of the question to see it happen on the Note 5.
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