For some time there has been speculation that Samsung will hold an event in August to present new terminals with Android operating system. Well, this is now totally official and on the 13th of that month in New York it is very possible that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
In this way, what is already we have been commenting: that the Korean company would have the intention of advancing the arrival of its phablet, the best one on the market at present, and in this way position itself much better against the market competition (especially Apple). Therefore, everything indicates that for the IFA fair in Berlin, the novelties will be others, such as the Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini.
In any case, in the official invitation that has begun to be sent to the media announcing the event that will be held next August 13th, XNUMX, there is no confirmation as to which handsets will be included. However, the fact is that the image shows curved lines, which would fit both models (one with a case with curve lines and the other, with a curved screen on both sides). In any case, it would not be unreasonable to think that it is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus the terminal that is presented independently.
The fact is that it will be a phablet
Be that as it may, what seems quite clear is that at the New York event, what will be unveiled is an Android terminal with a screen above 5,5 inches which will have QHD quality. In addition, the 4 GB will be present, so they would equal the OnePlus 2 which was presented tonight, and the main camera will be 16 megapixels, similar to that of the Galaxy S6. As for the processor, the bet is on high-performance eight-core platforms; in fact, Samsung has opted for its Exynos 7420 (14 nm) in most markets for both models, ensuring efficiency and power.
We will have to see if there is live video at the event announced for the Samsung Galaxy. The normal thing is that this is the case, since in presentations called Unpacked of the Korean company this has already become commonplace. But, what is true is that as expected there is something prepared in the Android range of this manufacturer and, on August 13 in New York is when doubts will come out.
Design, displays and ergonomics
With these two devices, Samsung strengthens its high-end range with a dual focus: the Note 5 focuses on productivity with the S-Pen and the S6 Edge Plus on the impact of the curved design. The Note 5 adopts metal for the frame and glass for the back, with a curved back that improves grip, a very well-used front and is thinner and lighter than previous generations. The S6 Edge Plus replicates the idea of the S6 Edge in a larger format with two curved sides and better use of the front space; these edges provide access to contacts and apps, as well as color-coded notifications.
S-Pen and productivity
El S-Pen of Note 5 evolves with a mechanism of retractable click to extract the pencil more comfortably. Air Command is activated more directly and it is now possible write with the screen off to take immediate notes. The software ecosystem includes features for clipping, annotating screenshots, and a tool for long scroll capture. In addition, integration with SideSync allows you to connect your phone to your PC to share your screen, files, and use your computer's keyboard and mouse. As an accessory, the Note 5 supports attachable physical keyboard with automatic interface resizing.
Software and multimedia features
Both arrive with Android Lollipop 5.1 and a lighter TouchWiz with multi-window. In camera, in addition to the OIS stabilizer, digital stabilization for video is added and the option Live Broadcast to broadcast directly to YouTube. In audio, they support Ultra High Quality Audio 24-bit/96 kHz. And in mobile payments, Samsung incorporates Samsung Pay with NFC and MST, allowing operation even on POS terminals with simulated magnetic stripes, expanding compatibility.
Key technical specifications
- Display: 5,7-inch Super AMOLED with QHD resolution (2.560 x 1.440).
- Chipset: Exynos 7420 64-bit (octa-core, 14nm) and 4 GB LPDDR4.
- Storage: 32/64 GB UFS 2.0 (no microSD) and security, improved.
- Chambers: 16 MP with OIS (f/1.9) and 5 MP front (f/1.9), UHD video and stabilization by software.
- Connectivity: LTE Cat. 6/9, WiFi 802.11ac MIMO 2×2 (620 Mbps), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou.
- Battery: 3.000 mAh with fast charge by cable (approx. 90 min) and Wireless (around 2 h), with efficiency improvements.
differences Between them, they focus on the curved-edge display of the S6 Edge Plus and the Note 5's dedicated S-Pen, along with dimensions and weight. The focus is clear: those who prioritize design and multimedia will opt for the Edge Plus; those looking for productivity, for the Note 5.
With this move, Samsung seeks stay ahead of the competition reinforcing features, simplifying the software and betting on premium materialsThe combination of a QHD display, 4GB of RAM, 14nm Exynos, OIS cameras, and mobile payments makes both of them solid options in the high-end Android range.
