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Samsung Galaxy Note 4

- 5.7-inch, Quad HD Res (1440 x 2560 pixels) AMOLED display 515ppi
- 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3
- Snapdragon 805 chipset
- 16MP sensor with optical image stabilization
- The front-facing camera has a 3.7MP sensor and a f/1.9 aperture
- LTE Cat. 6 connectivity
- Exynos 5433 chipset and LTE Cat. 4 connectivity
- redesigned S Pen stylus that offers better grip.
- S-Pen writing feel more like using a standard pen
- The S-Pen will also work a bit like your computer mouse. For example, clicking and dragging over the many thumbnails of photos in your gallery will allow you to select multiple items by dragging, just like you would on your PC's desktop
- Samsung has also improved its S-Note app, so now you can snap a picture with your camera and edit it afterwards, even if the note is titled (S-Note automatically rotates it).
- Improve battery life by 7.5% through optimisation with only increase of 20 mAH battery from Note 3 (3,220mAH)
- Note 4 features three microphones for noise suppression so that a special app can silence selected sources of noise from an audio recording.
- The phablet has a metal frame like the Galaxy Alpha and a faux leather back, which will come in Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink.
- NO water resistance though ( like the Alpha)
- The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in October, the pricing isn't announced just yet.


Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

With the phone locked, the curved side can display the Quick Glance info (time and notifications). When you wake the screen, the side displays notifications for various features, including timer and flashlight shortcuts and even a ruler (which works surprisingly well on the curved side).

With the phone finally unlocked, the number of options grows threefold. You can keep shortcuts on the side for easy access or use the curved side for at-a-glance info (say a Twitter feed or a stock ticker). Or you can use it to enhance multitasking by switching between several screens (think virtual desktops). Event switching between the pages of the homescreen or the app drawer is also handled by the curved side.

Individual apps can put the curved side to use too, usually to keep the main screen free from clutter. Both the camera and the video player put their controls on the side so the screen is left to the viewfinder/video. Samsung will release an API to enable third-party devs to utilize the potential of the curved side as well.

- Galaxy Note Edge is based on the Galaxy Note 4 internally, but it's the screen that makes all the difference.
- The folded side adds an extra 160 pixels so the resolution grows to 1,600 x 2,560 (the highest on a pocketable device yet if you keep note on those things) but it also makes the Galaxy Note Edge a bit wider than its straight-screened sibling.

Similar

- Beyond that it's a Galaxy Note 4 with Snapdragon 805 or Exynos 5433 chipset, -- - Android 4.4
- 16MP OIS camera
- S Pen stylus

Differences

- Curved screen
- Options for select apps will come up on curved part of screen
- The Note Edge has a slightly smaller battery (3,000mAh vs. 3,220mAh)
- USB port 2.0
- Two flip wallets where edge remains visible
- Available in select markets
- SDK released today

- The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is expected to launch by the end of this year.

Articles

- The Verge Note Edge video
- GSM Arena
- Engadget Note Edge

 

[Kurdel]

That note edge has a pretty bold design.

 

[Veritigo_X]

Any release date for either of these?

 

[DrFunk]

That note edge has a pretty bold design.

the sideboob of smartphones

Spoiler

i kid, it's a charming look

 

[TedNindo]

New display for Oculus Rift?

 

[Snaku]

Dat Edge, hngggg. If the 5.5 inch iPhone 6 doesn't wow me or is delayed, I'm getting the Edge.

 

[ActStriker]

The Note Edge looks so weird.

 

[Slayven]

I kinda want a Note Edge.

 

[DC R1D3R]

damn. i like the new note design.

 

[Volotaire]

Any release date for either of these?

Note Edge is supposed to release by the end of the year. I'll find a date for the Note 4.

EDIT: October for note 4

 

[Blablurn]

I wish the Edge had edges on both sides.

 

[Rosur]

I do like the Edge design.

This must be the first actual original design change to a smartphone...

 

[Loxley]

Engadget's hands-on with the Note 4 says it actually feels like a premium device, which is particularly noteworthy given it's Samsung. I think I may have finally found an upgrade from my GS3.

 

[Slayven]

I do like the Edge design.

This must be the first actual original design change to a smartphone...

Yep, I hope you are able to go from app to app from shortcuts on the edge.

 

[ElFly]

Well it isn't as bad as the Note 3 but still not as good as the note 2.

 

[Raistlin]

You know what would be awesome?

A left handed version of the Edge.




FUCK YOU SAMMY

 

[DrFunk]

Hmm..some people on twitter are saying that the Note Edge is unusable if you're left handed

 

[Volotaire]

Hmm..some people on twitter are saying that the Note Edge is unusable if you're left handed

I wonder if they have left handed models. It would be a large design overlook.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

That Edge looks nice. Not sure how practical it is but it looks cool.

 

[Aiii]

The Edge has a nifty design choice.

But if you're left handed, you're pretty much not intended to use that phone, I guess. (yes, you could turn it upside down, but that doesn't exactly help when you're going to use the phone to, you know, make calls with).

 

[capslock]

Hmm..some people on twitter are saying that the Note Edge is unusable if you're left handed

People on Twitter say many things.

 

[Raistlin]

People on Twitter say many things.

umm no ... it's called logic


>_<



Also


FUCK YOU SAMMY

 

[Yoshichan]

CURVE so sexy!!!

 

[DrFunk]

People on Twitter say many things.

Guess i should clarify, "left-handed tech journalists"

 

[Mindwipe]

The Edge looks a heck of a lot better than I had expected. Wow.

Still Touchwiz, so no, but actually seems both more practical and attractive than I'd ever anticipated.

 

[CrankyJay]

Hmm..some people on twitter are saying that the Note Edge is unusable if you're left handed

Are people really that shaky with their non-dominant hand that they can't temporarily hold it in the other one? lol

 

[Volotaire]

People on Twitter say many things.

What does this even mean?

 

[Raistlin]

Are people really that shaky with their non-dominant hand that they can't temporarily hold it in the other one? lol

I'll bet you a growler you can't go a week only using your wrong hand without wanting to smash shit

 

[RoKKeR]

Woah...Edge looks sweet, wasn't expecting that.

Who knows how practical it is but it looks nice at least.

 

[Vyer]

Lol@that edge

 

[show me your skeleton]

Are people really that shaky with their non-dominant hand that they can't temporarily hold it in the other one? lol

if by temporarily you mean the entire time...

 

[Aiii]

Are people really that shaky with their non-dominant hand that they can't temporarily hold it in the other one? lol

Yes, we are. Anything unnatural is just that, unnatural and awkward.

 

[plainr_]

Wow the edge screen is independent? I like it.

 

[HeisenbergLannister]

The higher resolution screen with basically the same battery as the Note3 makes me figure the battery life will be worse.

 

[Victory Red]

Looks gorgeous. Having just had my hands on the Galaxy Alpha the other day, it really does feel great and miles better than my S4.

Day one.

 

[Aldebaran]

I actually like the design, I'm surprised.

 

[Radec]

Wow, Note is getting a real metal frame instead of plastic with metal-looking finish.

The edge looks great tho.

 

[fluffydelusions]

The higher resolution screen with basically the same battery as the Note3 makes me figure the battery life will be worse.

They already said that is not the case due to more efficient components. Battery usage is 7.5% better I believe they said.

 

[Sid]

Why move the speaker to the back?

 

[Bgamer90]

Both look pretty nice but the Edge doesn't look practical for everyday use at all -- seems like it would be annoying to use/hold.

 

[Kud Dukan]

That video from Verge of the Note Edge made it look pretty sweet. May have to think about getting one at some point.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I give to samsung, they are trying to inovate. Note 4 looks too good to pass up.

 

[massoluk]

Hahaha, wtf at Galaxy Note Edge. This is the gimmickiest of all gimmicks, it's total definition of gimmick. "Let's throw a bunch of shits at the wall and see what stick" philosphy at its greatest (or lowest?)

 

[Raistlin]

Both look pretty nice but the Edge doesn't look practical for everyday use at all -- seems like it would be annoying to use/hold.

Since it is independent (at least based on what is said here), I'm hoping it has it's own unique rejection handling. If done well, it could be fine.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Ehh. Im good with my note 3.


The best features of this phone are software based and no doubt will be ported in time.

Never cared about the frame. The thing is supposed to be in a case.

The improved spen is cool but I barely use it.

 

[Lum1n3s]

Sooooo how would screen protectors work for the note edge? :O

 

[Aiii]

Thinking about it a bit, but the Edge is a great idea, but executed wrong.

Wrong as in, it would be great as a quick info/shortcut screen, on the top or bottom of the phone.

At the bottom would be best, if you put it down on a table or next to your bed, you can put important notifications and the clock on the edge, so you can see stuff on it right there. And when you put it in your pocket (I reckon I'm not alone in having the bottom up when I slide it in my pocket), it could be read by just opening your pocket a tiny bit. Phone buzzes, quickly check why and find out if you need to take it out or not bother.

Would be a great addition. Shame they put it on the side really.

 

[MacGurcules]

Is there even such a thing as right handed and left handed for phones? What does it mean to use a phone left handed? Do you hold it in your left hand? Or do you hold it in your right hand and poke it with your left?

 

[Futureman]

didn't LG or someone have an edge phone a few years back? Seems more like a "Oh cool" feature but not really THAT useful.

 

[mrmickfran]

Does the Note look smaller or is it just me?