Samsung has taken the wraps of their new line up for the Note line. Offering not just one, but two Note 4 devices. You have the more traditional Note 4 and a spin off Note Edge device. For the most part both devices are the same, with the exception of a few minor details. First though, let’s tell you what the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is packing.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specs:
- 5.7-inch 2560×1440 Quad HD Super AMOLED display
- 2.7 GHz Quad-Core processor or a 1.9GHz Octa-Core processor depending on your region
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- Micro SD card slot
- 16MP rear camera
- 3.7MP front camera
- 3,220 mAh battery
- Dimensions:Â 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm
- Weight: 176g
The new Galaxy Note 4 will be offered in Charcoal Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink in global markets starting in October. You will notice the Note 4 has a bit more of the Galaxy Alpha design paired up with faux leather backing. They even were kind enough to toss in the Heart Rate monitor from the Galaxy S5 in for good measure. It also includes a revamped S-Pen and accompanying software that gives it a more fluid and natural feel. The S-Pen also introduces a more user friendly Air Command functionality with features like Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip and Smart Select. It also includes a new fast charge capability that is said to be able to charge the device from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Moving along to the other variant that Samsung announced today we see the Galaxy Note Edge. Like the name might lead you to believe, there is a screen on the edge of the device. This was previously rumored to be coming and we are intrigued to see it, and also glad to see that it is a variant and not the only model option.
You can see the design is pretty much the same as the Note 4, with the exception of that small 160 pixel curved screen aspect on the side. The internal battery on this guy had to be shrunk slightly and comes in at 3,000 mAh. The side screen acts as a notification ticker, quick access to most used apps and various bits of device functionality. Samsung is quick to point out that a user can do a quick swipe to read notifications while not interrupting a movie on the screen or flipping the front cover of the folio open.
The Note Edge specs:
- 5.7-inch 2560×1440 Quad HD Super AMOLED display + 160 pixel side ticker
- 2.7 GHz Quad-Core processor or a 1.9GHz Octa-Core processor depending on your region
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB/64GB internal storage
- Micro SD card slot
- 16MP rear camera
- 3.7MP front camera
- 3,000 mAh battery
- Dimensions:Â 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 174g
It does look pretty weird and I am not sure how useful it will be. Not being in Berlin to handle it myself makes it a little tricky to form any opinion beyond it looking odd. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be launched in Charcoal Black and Frost White in select markets, Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
As for the more traditional Note 4, we do know that AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular will be offering the device. We also know that Sprint will also carry the Galaxy Note Edge as well. No pricing or specific dates were mentioned yet.
What are your thoughts about the new Note line from Samsung? Is the Note 4 everything you hoped it would be with the metal frame, rocking screen and killer hardware, or are you finding yourself oddly drawn to the Note Edge with the curved notification display?
More info from Samsung – Note 4 | Note 4 Edge
