The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Will be released in Late October

This October sees the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It is the next generation of Notes after the Note 3. Being a phablet (somewhere between a phone and a tablet) it is big, measuring 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in. There is an option to shrink the screen so it can be used one-handed but for those with small palms this may not be achievable. Samsung have gone for a more premium feel, replacing some of the plastic of previous designs with metal. Also gone is the stitched effect on the back, which is replaced by a faux textured leather effect. One aspect which has been downgraded is water resistance; this Note is not at all waterproof, however this may not be a deal breaker for those who don’t live underwater.

Quad HD Display

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes with a 5.7 inch diameter Quad HD AMOLED display. It has a 2560 x 1440 resolution and packs in a pixel density of 515 PPI. Alongside this it has two cameras, a 16 megapixel back-facing camera and a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera. It has optical image stabilisation (OIS) and night mode for low light to help the user take better pictures and videos.

Multi-tasking

The phablet comes with the new improved S-pen, it now has an extra 1000 levels of sensitivity and extra functions. It allows the user to highlight text and select multiple images using the side button. The S-pen fits neatly into the top of the smart phone, going inside the back case for extra security. As with the Note 3 it has a split screen mode so users can resize two app windows for use simultaneously. It has new additions such as finger print scanning and heart rate monitor.

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 runs on Android KitKat 4.4.4 and has Samsung’s custom TouchWiz layer. It comes with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal memory as well as taking micro SD cards up to 128 GB. One of the most practical improvements on the Samsung Note 4 is the battery life. It now charges from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes, almost twice as fast as other phones, and the battery lasts for longer than ever before.