Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 and arched variant – NU.nl

The Galaxy Note 4 is the first Samsung phone with a qHD screen, which displays a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels.

The 5.7-inch device is also changed in appearance, with a metal frame. On the back is still the same leather-like material that is soft to the touch. The device does not appear only in black and white, but also in gold and pink colors.

There is a quad-core processor of 2.7 GHz and 3 GB memory. A new rear camera takes photos of 16 megapixels and, according to Samsung among others avoid shaking hands create blurred pictures.

The front camera has a 3.7 megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, who need to make to get a large group. selfie on a possible The battery is despite the higher resolution remained approximately the same 3220 mAh. However, Samsung says that charging is faster. Where it previously took 55 minutes to charge the unit half must now be in 30 minutes.

UV sensor

Like the Galaxy S5 has the Note 4 a fingerprint scanner which, according to Samsung “improved”, though it is not clear how. The Note 4 also has a UV sensor, although Samsung is not where buyers of the device to use it. Before

The Note says 4 again comes with the S Pen stylus, which include a special menu can evoke. “Some things are with the S Pen quickly and accurately,” said David Park of Samsung during the press presentation.

The S Pen is according to Samsung become more accurate, making it easier for example, to write with. In some menus, the S Pen can be used as a computer mouse. For example it is possible to select, drag, and share photos with them.

The unit now has three microphones that can record better audio quality. Simultaneously Noise should also be filtered. Better recordings

The updated software from Samsung to make it easier to multitask and to photograph paper notes and convert to a digital note.

Note Edge

In some countries also appears the Galaxy Note Edge, a variant of the Note 4 where the screen is bent at one edge. The curved part works partly as notification bar. While watching videos as messages appear above the video, instead of over it.

The curved part can still be accessed when the cover of the device is closed by the user. Here, for example notifications are shown and can quickly apps open.

According to Samsung, this also saves battery because not need to be activated. The whole screen when viewing notifications Now it does not appear the Galaxy Edge in the Netherlands. The Note 4 is available for 799 euros.

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Note 4 can be used with the Gear VR, a virtual reality glasses that Samsung presented Wednesday. That device is made in collaboration with Oculus and uses the screen of the Note 4 to show to the user.

3d images Read our hands-on with the Note 4 and Note Edge

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