Two days, that's what we have left for us to know in depth all the details of the new device that Samsung has prepared to destroy the market. It cannot be said that it will be the flagship of the company, since that place is occupied by the Galaxy S3, and although this new smartphone may be better, it goes a bit out of the ordinary line. And is that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 It's more than just a smartphone, it's something different, something distinct. Let's see what specifications we know so far make it different and also see the another new promotional image.
Screen and design: the feature that made it unique
We started by talking about the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and that is what makes the difference between this device and all the others on the market. A display of 5,5 inches is the highlight of the Galaxy Note 2. This screen is also of high quality, of the type Super AMOLED, and high definition, with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. It's true that it's not Full HD, but it's fair to say that such a high resolution would also mean a pressing need for a larger battery, or a significant loss of autonomy. The only duda We have it in whether it will be only Super AMOLED HD, or if it will be Super AMOLED HD Plus or even a flexible AMOLED display, something that would be big news. With the announcement it was learned that it was kept in Super AMOLED HD with aspect ratio 16:9 and a density around 265-267 dpi.
In hand, it is not exactly small: 80,5 × 151,1 × 9,4 mm and a weight of approx. 180g. Despite its size, the slim design and compact bezels make it surprisingly comfortable to handle for a phablet in its category; in addition, the front glass has been leaked in images.
Performance and memory: quad-core power
The processor, according to known data, would be a Exynos 4412 1.4 of our own manufacture. This processor is from quad core, and we would be talking about one of the best on the market. It's the one that runs the Galaxy S3, and like this one, its graphics processor would be a Mali-400. The RAM would be 2 GB, and attention, because this could be something very special, since the Galaxy Note 2 would become the device on the commercial market with the highest RAM capacity. Finally, the frequency of the Exynos 4412 1,6 GHz, next to the GPU Mali‑400 MP4 and memory L in dual channel.
In storage, it offers variants of 16 / 32 / 64 GB with slot microSD to expand capacity (up to 64 GB and even microSDXC higher depending on the card). That combination of CPU, GPU and 2GB RAM ensures a smooth experience in multitasking, productivity and demanding 3D games.
Cameras and multimedia: versatile and with good video
Its main rear camera would not introduce improvements with respect to that of the Galaxy S3, since it would stay in the eight megapixels, with high definition recording to 1080p. Here we also have doubts, because it could reach the 12 megapixels, something that would be really surprising, and some surprises for the market wouldn't be bad; there is even a first public video of the device. The front camera would be two megapixels. The reality was that the rear camera remained at 8 SM with sensor BSI, opening f / 2.6, autofocus, LED flash, HDR and 1080p@30fps video; the front was in 1,9 SM with video 720p.
In sound and video, it supports a wide list of formats: MP3, AAC/eAAC+, FLAC, AC3 for audio and H.264, MPEG‑4, DivX/XviD, MKV, WebM on video. Includes speaker, 3,5mm jack y FM radio with RDS, ideal for data-free entertainment.
Software, S Pen and productivity
As for the operating system, here we do have some doubts. 4.1.1 Android Jelly Bean it would be the best news. However, it would not be very unusual for him to arrive with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and that the update to the latest version arrives a little later. The presentation date, yes, it seems clear, and it will be in two days, during the event Unpacked that Samsung scheduled for August 29th. It finally arrived with 4.1 Android Jelly Bean and received subsequent updates until 4.4 Android KitKat TouchWiz and a set of apps optimized for the S Pen.
The pencil was redesigned to be longer and more comfortable, and integrates functions such as QuickCommand (gestures to open apps), Popup Notes (floating notes), EasyClip (smart cuts) and photo note. The S Pen hover preview lets you see content before opening it; the designation Air View varies by region and update, but the function of hover with the stylus is present. It also adds multi-window to split the screen, as well as utilities such as Smart Stay, Direct Call, Pop Up Play o S Voice.
Connectivity and battery: ready for everything
That big body of the terminal hides a battery of 3.100 mAh, key to powering the large display and quad-core SoC. It offers excellent runtimes waiting y conversation in 2G/3G and versions with LTE 4G (model GT‑N7105) depending on the market. In addition, it supports USB charging and, in some kits, optional wireless charging.
- Networks: HSPA+ y LTE Cat 3 (depending on version), micro‑SIM.
- Connections: WiFi a / b / g / n dual band, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, GPS y GLONASS.
- Ports: microUSB 2.0 USB OTG/Host and departure MHL to HDMI.
- Sensors: proximity, light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass y barometer.
With all this, the Galaxy Note 2 consolidated the phablet category: large screen, S Pen with useful software, reliable performance and generous battery life, a combination that made it more than just a conventional smartphone.
