New news arrives about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, for whose launch there is less than a month left, as it will be on September 3. The news is quite interesting, since they come to talk about the possibility that the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not only not larger than the screen of the Galaxy Note 3, but that it is smaller. In addition, there is also information about the camera of the new smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 had a 5,7-inch display, making it larger than the 5,5-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and of course, also larger than the original Samsung Galaxy Note, which was 5,3 inches. The information we had so far about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 indicated that the smartphone would have a display of the same size as its predecessor, 5,7 inches, and would not be larger. However, New data indicates that the screen will be different in sizeAnd the surprising thing is that it will not be bigger, but it would be smaller, being 5,5 inches, as in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
The advantages of these are clear. The smartphone will be much more manageable, and the pixel density per inch will be much higher, reaching 534 PPI, thanks to the Quad HD resolution of 2.560 x 1.440 pixels. Nothing additional has been published about the processor or RAM, so it is most likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and a 3GB RAM memory, in addition to a version of the smartphone with Exynos processor which could be launched only in some countries.
Yes, there is new information about the camera, which would have a module of 16 megapixels ISOCELL, a camera designed by Samsung. This camera would be capable of recording at a resolution of 2160p at 30 frames per second and 1080p at 60 frames per second. The front camera would be 3,68 megapixels.
El Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will be launched on September 3, at the event for which Samsung is already sending out press invitations.
Confirmed specifications and key changes
With the final product information, the Galaxy Note 4 maintains the 5,7 inches with panel Super AMOLED and resolution QHD (2560 x 1440), which translates to ~515 dpi. Those 534 ppi calculations were based on 5,5″, but the actual figure is 5,7″. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 4 and has high sensitivity mode for use with gloves and profiles such as Adaptive Screen.
The design bets on metal frame Highly robust, textured polycarbonate back cover that improves grip y removable battery. Its dimensions are 153,5 x 78,6 x 8,5 mm and 176 g, achieving a balance between a large screen and ergonomics. It does not include water or dust resistance certification.
Performance, memory and variants
The Note 4 was marketed on two platforms: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (Quad-core Krait 450 CPU up to 2,7 GHz and Adreno GPU 420) and Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 5433 (big.LITTLE with 4x Cortex-A57 at 1,9 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1,3 GHz and Mali-T760 MP6). Both versions are accompanied by 3 GB of RAM y 32 GB storage internal eMMC 5.0.
As for microSD, it officially supports up to 128 GB, although many users have used cards up to 256 GB successfully. The source operating system is Android 4.4.4 to TouchWiz and upgradeable to Android 6.0.1, maintaining productivity functions such as Multi Window and pop-ups.
Among the variants by region highlights SM-N910F (Europe, Snapdragon 805) and SM-N910C (Europe/Latin America/Asia, Exynos 5433), along with other editions for specific operators and countries. This diversity guarantees LTE band compatibility depending on the market and a top performance experience on both SoCs.
Cameras and video
The rear camera is 16 SM to OIS, opening f / 2.2, BSI sensor and options such as HDR photo/video and face/smile detection. Depending on the roll and region, the module can be Samsung ISOCELL o Sony IMX, with very solid results in focus and detail. Record in UHD/4K at 30 fps y 1080p is 60 fps.
The front camera goes up to 3,7 SM to aperture f / 1.9, wide angle (approx. 22 mm) and recording up to 1440p, ideal for clear video calls and selfies with more light. Modes like WideSelfie They allow you to cover entire groups with a natural sweep.
Battery, charging and connectivity
It integrates a battery removable 3.220 mAh to fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), capable of reaching around 50% in about 30 minutes and complete the load in approx. 1 h 30 min with the appropriate charger. Includes Ultra Power Saving mode which drastically extends autonomy by limiting functions and turning the screen into grayscale.
In connectivity it offers 802.11 WiFi a / b / g / n / ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, ANT +, GPS with GLONASS and BeiDou, LTE Cat.4/Cat.6 according to version, IR blaster for remote control and MicroUSB 2.0 with MHL 3. Does not incorporate FM radio. The decision to return to USB 2.0 compared to Note 3 coexists with a faster loading thanks to energy management.
S Pen, software and smart features
TouchWiz incorporates Multi Window and pop-up windows, one hand mode, Smart Stay/Pause/Scroll/Rotation, S Health to heart rate sensor, and fingerprint reader integrated into the home button (requires swipe). The infrared emitter allows you to use it as a universal remote control with Smart Remote. It maintains the real multitasking and the integration of the S Pen into the entire system.
The set of hardware and software places the Note 4 as a historical reference in screen, productivity and power within its segment, with special value in its balance between performance, battery life and S Pen tools for users who create, edit and consume content intensively on the go.
