Samsung just announced the Galaxy Note 4, the latest in its line-up of popular phablet smartphones. The Note 4 leaked out more than a few times over the past several weeks but the device still managed to surprise us in a few ways.
The Note 4 offers huge improvements over Note 3. It has now quad HD (though it's the same 5.7-inch size) Super AMOLED display which is predictably stunning, with vibrant colours, exceptionally wide viewing angles, and no visible pixels. It has an option for a quad-core or octa-core processor, depending on market, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, the camera is 16MP with OIS. The Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner and heart-rate monitor have made their way upstream to the Note line, and the S Pen has been upgraded with better sensitivity and tracking capabilities. Samsung has dropped the clunky USB 3.0 charging port in favour of a more traditional, and much more streamlined, MicroUSB 2.0 port.
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| Samsung's new S Pen |
On the software side of things, Samsung has made a few changes as well. The Note 4 comes with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and the familiar TouchWiz on top but now there is an emphasis on creating a multi-tasking experience that’s on par with what you can do at a desktop computer.
The most notable change is the phone’s design, which features a ring of metal around the edge similar to the Galaxy Alpha. The use of metal definitely gives the Note 4 a nicer look, though it does add a bit of weight to the device. The band has sculpted, chamfered edges and improves both the look and feel of the Note 4 over its predecessor. The back of the phone is largely the same, with a textured, soft-touch leather-like finish. Note 4 will be available in 4 colours.
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| 4 Vibrant Colors of Samsung Note 4 |
Samsung did not announce pricing for the handset but will be available in US through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and U.S. Cellular starting from October. Availability for other countries is not yet announced.
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