Samsung took stage in IFA
2014 to release two new additions to its popular Galaxy Note line – the Note
Edge and the Note 4. The Galaxy Note 4 is everything that we have expected it
to be - vibrant display, fast processor and fully loaded S Pen-centric
software. Check out, right after the fold, all the things that you need to know
about the current Android king.
In the history of the Note
series, this year's display deviates with the norm since the Korean outfit
preserved the 5.7-inch Super AMOLED tech. However, the Note 4 is packed with an
eye-watering quad HD screen that revved the pixel density up to 515ppi from
386ppi. To be specific, the current device now packs 1440 x 2456 pixels in its
screen.
In terms of design, this
new handheld packs the same metal frame that we have seen with the Galaxy Alpha
making it look more premium than ever. The back plate is still removable for
those planning to have multiple battery packs in their bags.
Hardware
In its gut, the Note 4
comes with two different variants - the 2.7-gigahertz quad-core Snapdragon 805
with LTE Cat 6 and the company's proprietary Exynos 5433 chip with LTE Cat 4.
The chipset is also allied with 3 gigs of RAM. Across the board, there's the 32
gigabyte of internal memory and the ever-present microSD support.
You’ll also get a
bucket-full of sensors – UV, accelerometer, barometer, proximity, finger
scanner and heart rate monitoring. Likewise, the device is also packed with WiFi
a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and Infrared connectivity.
Camera
The camera is also
something to look forward to. The current 16-megapixel shooter features the new
Smart Optical Image Stabilization which counter-balance camera shake, while the
3.7-megapixel front camera packs an f/1.9 aperture that promises a 120-degree
shooting which is, obviously, catered for selfie shots.
S
Pen and Software
Of course, the S Pen is
now better with a few tricks of its own like fountain pen and calligraphy
modes. The revamped TouchWiz that we have seen in the Galaxy 5 is also
omnipresent in the Note 4 together with several Samsung proprietary
applications like S Health 3.5, Download booster and Ultra Power Saving Mode.
Battery
The Galaxy Note 4 comes
with 3220 mAh of juice to support its big guns. It will be available in October
in Charcoal Black, Frosted White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Specs
153.5
x 78.6 x 8.5mm @176g
5.7-inch
WQHD Super AMOLED display
(2560×1440
pixels at 515ppi)
Corning
Gorilla Glass 3
Samsung
Exynos 5433 1.9GHz Octa-core processor
(or
2.7-gigahertz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805)
Mali-T760
GPU (or Adreno 420 GPU)
3-gigabyte
RAM
expandable
16GB/32GB internal storage
up
to 64GB Micro SD card
Cat
4 or Cat 6 LTE
16-megapixel
rear camera with LED flash
Smart
Optical Image Stabilization
2160p
video recording @30fps, 1080p @60fps
3.7-megapixel
front camera with 120-degree angle lens
f/1.9
aperture
1080p
video recording @30fps
Fingerprint
Sensor, Heart Rate Monitor, UV, Barometer
Android
4.4 Kitkat
3220mAh
battery
Charcoal
Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink
