It seems like just yesterday that Samsung announced the Galaxy Note II had surpassed three million in sales as they highlight a new milestone. It took an extra three weeks, but Samsung has passed the five million mark for Galaxy Note II units shipped around the world. With a brand new ad, the holiday season and Samsung’s incredible momentum, we have no doubt that the five million number is just another checkmark on the Note II to-do list. It may not challenge the Galaxy S III for total sales worldwide, but locking down the number two spot is an awesome achievement for the 5.5″ smartphone/tablet combination.