So you may have been anticipating Samsung’s big announcement. They kept asking us if we were “Ready to Note?”. Today Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Note 4. But they surprised us with the Galaxy Note 4 Edge and the Gear VR. Check out the specs and details below
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specs
Display: 5.7 inch (143.9mm) Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440)
Cameras: 16 Megapixel rear-facing camera (with OIS) / 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera
Processor / RAM: 2.7 Ghz Quad-Core Processor/ 3 GB RAM
Memory: 32 GB / 64GB Internal Memory with expansion slot
Battery: 3,200 mAh removable battery (Adaptive fast charging)
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi / IR Remote / USB 2.0 / NFC
OS: Android KitKat 4.4.2
Features: Ultra power saving mode, download booster, S Health 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge Specs
Display: 5.6 inch (143.9mm) Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440)
Cameras: 16 Megapixel rear-facing camera (with OIS) / 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera
Processor / RAM: 2.7 Ghz Quad-Core Processor/ 3 GB RAM
Memory: 32 GB / 64GB Internal Memory with expansion slot
Battery: 3,000 mAh removable battery (Adaptive fast charging)
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi / IR Remote / USB 2.0 / NFC
OS: Android KitKat 4.4.2
Features: Ultra power saving mode, download booster, S Health 3.5
Pricing and Availability for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 4 Edge
The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in global markets starting in October and the Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White” in select markets through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
We expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to hit stores in October. So far T-Mobile and Sprint have confirmed. The Galaxy Note 4 Edge is due later on this fall.
You can preregister for the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 4 Edge for T-Mobile HERE.
You can preregister for Galaxy Note 4 and Note 4 Edge for SPRINT HERE.
As you can see there isn’t much difference between between the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note 4 Edge. The Edge Screen is just a bit smaller. Other notable changes are the metal band which give the phone a VERY nice feel. Samsung is also focusing on the selfie. The front-facing camera is 3.7 megapixels. It has a selfie” and a wide selfie mode to help capture better quality pictures.
What do you think about the new Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 4 Edge? Are you impressed with the new metallic body or the curved screen?
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Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition (Virtual Reality)
Samsung also took a step in a different direction with Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition in a partnership with Oculus. Read more information about it from the press release. There’s no pricing and availability information yet. It will be available through online channels and carriers later on this year.
The Samsung Gear VR delivers an unrivaled viewing experience with the 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display of Galaxy Note 4 providing stunning and engaging visuals at a mobile-leading resolution. With the Gear VR Innovator Edition, users can sit in the best seat of a theater, can be on-stage of a performance with full 360 3D video, and can enjoy gaming like it’s never been seen before – inside stunning worlds where imagination becomes reality. Samsung’s industry leading Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven technologies fuse to create an experience that surprises and delights – all on a mobile device.
Built with soft, flexible cushioning and lightweight materials, Samsung Gear VR is comfortable to wear. It is completely wireless, so users can be fully engaged in virtual worlds without being tethered to a computer. With a robust selection of optimized virtual reality content from a wide range of top-tier creators, users will be able to enjoy a wide range of film, gaming, 360 degree video, and educational/experiential content.
