Samsung presented Wednesday two new phones. The Galaxy Note 4 is the latest phablet of the company, which the Note series continues in the traditional way. More interesting is the curved discs Edge, but that does not currently in the Netherlands.
After the presentation NU.nl had the opportunity recently to try.
from both units The first impression of the Galaxy 4 is that much less has changed than Samsung in his presentation seemed to promise. The company talked several times about a new design philosophy, which was reflected in the metal edges that the unit has received.
These edges are indeed an improvement over the previous model, which was created. Entirely of plastic Overall, the unit still largely looks the same as the Note 3
Watch our video hands-on with the Note 4:
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The back is still made of fake leather, a material that looks a bit kitschy, but that does good in the hand and, moreover, not quick dirty or scratched
<. p> The straight edges give it a slightly sleeker, though he seems a bit thicker than its predecessor. At the top of the device has the edge a graceful curve to create the headphone jack.
On the sides are the on / off and volume buttons that feel firm and have a polished edge space. All in all, the Note 4 a nice phone for people who love big machines.
Screen
For great is the Note 4 still, with its 5.7-inch screen . New on the screen this time is that the resolution is increased to 2560 by 1440 (QHD), where the previous unit had to do with 1920 by 1080 pixels (Full HD).
theThe difference is no good show. Above we noted at the LG G3, the first unit with qHD display, the resolution is not clearly better than a full hd screen. In that device, the resolution did result in a limited battery life. It is to be hoped that this is not the case the Note 4
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The processor of the Note 4 has become a speed boost. What exactly will that mean for gaming and other intensive applications remains to be seen, a comprehensive test but ran the software on the phone during our hands-on smoothly.
The fairly heavy Touchwiz-skin that Samsung puts on Android back in the past just sometimes caused performance issues, so the lack of hitches is a good sign.
Software
The software from Samsung is also not changed very much since the redesign that the Galaxy S5 was introduced. There is now a widget apps suggests based on the location of the user, like the Android skin Aviate Yahoo.
For example you can set on your home screen get instant access to Netflix that you see along the way news apps and that gets you at work business apps on screen. The widget is a handy addition that more manufacturers would be allowed to add.
Many other software changes have to do with the S Pen stylus that Samsung always delivers with his note-devices. As in earlier editions, the pin is inserted at the bottom of the device and has a pressure sensitive button, which makes it possible to create on the screen. Notes
According to Samsung, is the accuracy of the S Pen substantially increased and Indeed, during our tests show that this well-recognized when there is more or less pressure is put. So it is quite possible to write on the screen as you do with a real pen.
I wonder sometimes wonder how many people really draw on their screen or handwritten notes on their phone, but an addition that will likely be of interest to a broader public the opportunity to photograph paper notes or documents with the camera and editing. using the S Pen
During the hands-on appeared with a photo an information board about 4 Note that quite working properly. Various elements of the board – such as texts and images – were recognized as separate elements, and could then be pushed around and edited. It is also possible to use, for example by underlining or highlighting.
Cameras
The cameras of the Note 4 have been given a slight upgrade in text notes about the picture with the pen respect of the Note 3 The rear camera now has 16 megapixels, a little more than last time. Because of the poor lighting in the test room was still not test well or have much impact on the picture quality
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On the front is a camera with a wide angle lens, which makes it possible to get a selfie to more people. That’s funny thought, although it seems the quality of selfies during a test still to be desired to make.
Selfie made with Note 4
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noteworthy that Samsung again this time not a whole load of new camera features pours over buyers Note 4 This is an excellent choice because it is wiser to focus on quality rather than gimmicks as “virtual tours” and amalgamations of multiple photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not a huge change from the Note 3, but with a fresher design and improved software converts Samsung a step in the right direction. It is hoped that the company continues to follow this path.
Note Edge
But a big change is the Note Edge, a curved version of the Note 4, which was presented simultaneously. This unit may not come to the Netherlands (Samsung could still will not give any details), but it will be a whole new design introduced in a limited number of other countries in the smartphone market.
On the right side of the Note Edge is the screen namely bent, making the image over the edge of the phone seems to glide like a waterfall. So the deflection is different than in the earlier Galaxy Round and LG G Flex.
The bending seems to be higher than in those devices, functional in the Note Edge because the software is different with the bent portion of the screen and allows some of the features available to allow the bending useful
Watch our video hands-on with the Edge Note:
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Default can be seen on the curved piece of a vertical list of app icons. The edge serves as the app dock that normally seen at the bottom of the screen on Android devices and displays the favorite apps of the user.
By swiping horizontally, it is possible for other bars on recall, for example, let the news bar at the bottom of the reels as live news feeds. past Also you can see past ‘trending topics’ on Twitter rolls or you can keep your shares in the holes. In addition, the curved part of the screen works like the Android notification bar that normally holds the top of the screen.
If you use the camera, the edge turns into a simulation of a physical shutter button. You still press the top of the unit, but in a digital button. When watching movies, the edge remains black, but can notifications appear here. This fall is not about the film itself
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Samsung also brings a case for the Note Edge. This covers the curved part is not, making the phone even when the cover is closed can be used to check. Notifications or news The cover was not to be found in the test room so this was not to be tested.
Without the cover is difficult to say whether the Edge Edge of the Note will be. Practical in daily life However, the design of the unit is huge in the eye, in a good way. The Note Edge shows that curved screens can provide creative new designs on the smartphone market.
One possible problem is that right-handers easily edge touch with their palm, for example if you are trying to reach with your thumb. The upper left corner Now sometimes caused unwanted swipebewegingen on the Edge, but may in the future to ensure that they are better ignored. Software update
It is possible that the Note Edge ultimately no more than a gimmick turns out to be. That depends partly on the creativity of developers who can think about what they want to do. With the curved edge itself If they come up with fun applications for the Edge, this would be the Note variant an interesting device can
By:. NU.nl/Jeroen Crane
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