What to expect from the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4

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In September at IFA 2014 Samsung will introduce the successor to the Note III, the new smartphone from 5.75 inch Quad HD display, a traditional line of S-Pen and best filling. Read more about evidence and about the rumors and about the history of the line since 2011 — in this post.

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of the history


About this company in the History of the brands I already wrote here: the History of Samsung Electronics: From dried fish to high-tech. But now, let's see how the Galaxy Note changed over time.

Galaxy Note

In 2011, we had the Samsung Galaxy Note. Display with a diagonal of 5.29 inch — its main distinguishing feature. Display resolution — 800x1280, that it is now not enough for such a screen. The smartphone runs on a dual-core processor Samsung Exynos 4210, 1400 MHz.

Bonus — stylus.

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Galaxy Note II

In October 2012, sales there was a successor: the Galaxy Note II. The display grew to 5.55 inches. Resolution SuperAMOLED display is 1280×720 pixels. Added and nuclei — the Note II built on the basis of a Quad-core Exynos 4412, 1600 MHz.

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Galaxy Note III

Have the following models, Note III, the display is again increased to 5.7 inches. Resolution — 1920×1080, and the processor or OCTA-core Exynos 5 Octa 5420 in 3G version or Snapdragon 800 quad core 2.3 ghz in the LTE version. Again there is support for S-Pen as in the previous models.

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And this table will help to compare how changing individual characteristics over the years. Possible features for Samsung Note 4 is published here.

the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the
Galaxy Note Galaxy Note II Galaxy Note III 3G Galaxy Note III LTE Galaxy Note IV
Year of release 2011 2012 2013 2013 2014
Android 2.3.4
4.1.2 4.4 4.4 4.4.3
Display the 5.3” 1280 x 800 WXGA
5.55" 1280x720 Super AMOLED a 5.7" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED a 5.7" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED 5.75" W 1440 x 2560
Super AMOLED
Front camera 2 MP 1.9 MP 2 MP 2 MP 3.7 MP
camera 8.0 MP 8.0 MP 13 MP 13 MP 16 MP
GPS/GLONASS + / - + / + + / + + / + + / +
LTE - - - + +
Processor Exynos 1.4 GHz 2 core Exynos 4412 1.6 GHz 4 cores Exynos 5 Octa 8 cores
(4 x 1.8 GHz + 4 x 1.3 GHz)
Qualcomm
Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
2260 MHz 4 cores
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450/
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Cortex-A53 &
quad-core Cortex-A57
RAM/ROM 1 GB / 16 GB 2 GB / 16 GB 3 GB 32, 64 GB 3 GB 32, 64 GB 4 GB / 16, 32, 64 GB
microSD Support up to 32GB up to 64GB up to 64GB up to 64GB 128 GB
Battery 2500 mAh 3100 mAh 3200 mAh 3200 mAh No data
Weight 178 180 168 168 No data
dimensions, mm
(Shmht)
82.95x146.85x9.65 80.50x151.10x9.40 79.20x151.20x8.30 79.20x151.20x8.30 No data
Price at the start 34990 R. 34990 R. 34990 R. 34990 R. No data


the Design


There were rumors that the building would be made of an alloy of magnesium and aluminum. Judging from this picture, the authenticity of which there is some doubt, the back cover is covered in a textured leather, the front of the case is made of glass and plastic, and the side face has a new design. The design of the front part slightly different from the Note III.

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If you believe Upleaks, the smartphone will be available in five colors: white, pink, gold, black and blue.

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Processor


As in the case with the third Note, the new phablet will have two options of processors. Already, by the way, available and results them in the Antutu Benchmark.

The first variant is Exynos 5433. Four 64-bit Cortex-A57 and four Cortex-A53. The second option — Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, that is, 4 32-bit core Krait 450 and graphics Adreno 420.

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Display


The display resolution of the new Note 4 will be diagonal 5.75 inches: dots 2560x1440 is Quad HD. From phones that already have a similar solution, there is only LG G3 and Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro.

There are still a couple of models c Quad HD display, but in Russia they are not common — Vivo and Oppo is owned by BBK.

Curved display?


Or the display will be similar to this, curved at the ends of the smartphone?

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This development, the company introduced last year at CES 2013 — flexible display.



Camera


The main camera is 16 megapixels will allow you to shoot video with a resolution of 3840 by 2160. In Note III 13 MP, and in the first line of smartphone — only 8 MP. Such changes have occurred over 3 years. The main camera has a sensor Sony IMX240. The same sensor used in LTE-version of Galaxy S5 for Korean market.

On the subject of front-facing camera — the last few years, the company often used the 2.1-megapixel camera, this time has changed this tradition and installed the 3.7 MP that allows you to do sebasky with a resolution of 2560x1440.

Perhaps in the Note 4 use a technology called Side Touch, which did not add the Galaxy S5 in the beginning of the year. Technology is this: instead of a physical button for the photo at the bottom right side of the case, you will need just to tap on this part.

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retinal Scanner


Before the release of the Galaxy S5 there were rumors about the possible use of scanner module in the retina. And Exynos is a division of published here is the picture: on it we see a fairly large smartphone, which maybe is a Note 4. So maybe Note 4 will be used protection in the form of a scanner of the iris.

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Accessories


Cover

The paragraph I included in the article only one of the announced accessory: because of the cover, which helps to identify the obstacles using ultrasound. This technology will hopefully be able to use to improve the lives of visually impaired people. If this happens — make sure you write about applications and methods of use in the continuation this article.

According this publication cover consists of an ultrasonic sensor which detects nearby objects in front of the face and provides feedback. Users will also be able to change the range of ultrasonic signals and choose between three levels: short, medium and long. That's only if you increase the range of ultrasonic signals is narrowed coverage area.

This is probably the most useful accessory in the entire history of the company. If, again, he will find the proper application.

S-Pen

You ever notice that you can't write with your hands? I'm so used to the keyboard, even painted already struggling. Samsung on all models the Galaxy Note is campaigning for the use of a stylus called S-Pen. Very inspiring video, by the way.

Here only in this video demonstrates the Note III, so it is not known yet how the new smartphone will look like.


Perhaps the S-Pen will be ultrasonic: four sensors along the edges of the display will allow you to work with the stylus without touching the screen.

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APD
While writing, I came across this video. Apparently, on it we see a new Galaxy Note 4, but this information has not been confirmed. youtu.be/txa2wUO6fvg



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Rumors about the new lot, and will have to wait until next Wednesday to find out what is in them truth: smartphone Samsung introduced at IFA on 3 September. Stream with the presentation will certainly be available on the Samsung website.

This is interesting:
the History of Samsung Electronics: From dried fish to high-tech
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