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Galaxy Note 4 release In recent weeks, the buzz surrounding the Galaxy S5 and its smaller Premium brother (Galaxy Alpha) shifted to the Galaxy Note 4 Not surprising of course, since the unveiling of the phablet is imminent and its predecessor last year excellent performance with 10 million copies sold in just two months.

Last month, IDC found that the popularity of tablets decreases, not only because of the saturation of the market, but also because more and more consumers choose phablets. In Asia, for example, uses a fifth of smartphone owners a phablet. Note 4 For there are also opportunities to outperform. Success of its predecessors But what we know so far really about Samsungs new smartphone? In this article, we put everything in perspective

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1. Unveiling on September 3

Galaxy Note 4 release While we 4 release still do not know the exact date of the Galaxy Note, it has become clear that Samsung’s device during the Berlin IFA electronics fair will reveal . On September 3, we will find out definitively what the phablet looks and about what hardware it will have. If the release of the previous Note any indication, is the Note 4 from the end of September in the Dutch and Belgian stores. The suggested retail price is likely to reach 749 euros.

2. Two versions

Galaxy Note 4 screen Rumors are that the Note 4 – unlike its predecessors – appears in two variants. One model would be provided with a conventional flat screen, whilst the second, more exotic version has a curved OLED screen. Possibly this is the same display as that of the Galaxy Round, curved smartphone that Samsung only in South Korea has been released. It is also possible that the three-sided screen phablet same as the prototypes that Samsung showed early this year. Only the flat Note 4 seems to have on the masses.

3. Targeted Metal housing

galaxy-alpha2 Samsung reportedly experimented extensively with the shape and appearance of the Galaxy Note 4 In addition to the rumors of a curved or flexible screen, we hear reports of a metal housing for the phablet. A premium version with a metal edge which is comparable to that of the Alpha Galaxy. May not appear The Alpha is partially made of metal, but for example the tailgate is still plastic. We expect to find that Samsung Note 4, choose a cover of synthetic leather. A full metal design seems unlikely, since this makes the smartphone a lot heavier and thicker.

4. Improved specs

samsung galaxy note 4 specs According to insiders, the specs of the Note 4 “significantly better” than that of the Galaxy S5. While the specs of the smartphone are not confirmed, it seems likely that the new Note smoother processor and a sharper screen gets. Falls from a recent benchmark to make sure the battery gets a Snapdragon 805 chip or a Exynos 5433 chip from Samsung. The latter is probably intended for the European market and has eight cores, four energy-efficient to perform light tasks. The screen will probably meet again 5.7 inches, but will have a higher resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels.

In addition, in line with expectations that the Note 4 over 3GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of expandable storage and a 16-megapixel camera features. An interesting addition is that of a sensor that harmful UV rays can measure and interacts with the S Health app to display alerts. In South Korea, the Note would have 4 support for LTE-A, the new and faster 4G standard.

5. LG is working on a competitor

LG G3 Stylus Also competitor LG sees the great popularity of smartphones increases. From a commercial for the LG G3 S, the cheaper and slightly more compact version of LG’s flagship show that the South Korean manufacturer is working on a competitor to the Galaxy Note 4. phablet LG would have a 5.9 inch screen and a small pin, that as with the Note 4 to store in the cabinet. Whether and when the big phone coming to Europe is not known.