The Samsung Galaxy Note has in recent years become the world’s most popular phablet . I think you can even be safe to say that the Note line of Samsung sure the term phablet now (reasonably) accepted in the tech press. Is responsible And certainly the existence of Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus we were not just been assured. Without the Samsung Galaxy Note In this review we look at the latest version of the Samsung Galaxy Note; Galaxy Note 4 . And in pure Samsung tradition, the specifications, at least on paper, extremely depressing
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -. Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | |
|---|---|
| screen | 5.7 inch Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 |
| Digitizer | Yes, including S-Pen |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 2.7 GHz |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Storage Memory | 32 GB |
| MicroSD | Yes |
| HDMI | No |
| USB | Yes, microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes |
| 3G / 4G | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Cameras | 3.7MP Webcam and 16MP camera |
| Battery | 3200 mAh Lithium Polymer |
Prices
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is available in the Netherlands in the colors Charcoal Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink for a retail price since early last month 799. The lowest prices currently rocking again a small 100 euro lower
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -. And hardware design
Although the S amsung Galaxy Note 4 still clearly a Note phablet is – there is a family resemblance -. safely say that this latest generation does have inherited what improvements you On the screen, of course, we still come back later but the design is already on the turn. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4, because for the first time a metal enclosure, or at least metal in the body. The back is still removable and still plastic / (fake) leather made and naturally protects the last generation Gorilla Glass front, but in between is made of metal. Metal lends itself well to clever editing and so has Samsung, like previous generations iPhone, a beautiful champfered edge in the place where glass and metal together come together. Besides a cool and cool-touch phone by Metal phablet also significantly stronger for your feelings, and that is only positive.
The back is as I said still a type of plastic that should resemble leather. I must After several Samsung products with this finish to have seen admit there are accustomed to, I think it’s even called ‘what’. The back can be peeled back to expose the SIM card and the microSD port are accessible, as the removable battery. The back of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 not only offers space to the camera but has therefore now an additional sensor sit (next to the flash), a sensor that can measure in different heart rate.
S-Pen
The famous S-Pen which of course belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is still in the same spot in the processed economize, right. The pen has unfortunately missed the metal upgrade and is still plastic and therefore very light. For my hands this stylus always feels a bit small, but the true fans of the Note line will meanwhile probably shudder at the thought that Samsung adjust the stylus.
In terms of functionality, the S-pen remained largely the same, as there are now recognize substantially more pressure levels by the hardware, which mainly handwriting and drawing not better should be on this Galaxy Note 4. The software is basically the same, so you may like real discs fan in this generation count on things like Air Command and the “mouse pointer”.
Display
In addition to the stylus, the Note line of course best known for the screen used, a screen that is not only be characterized by a hefty size (5.7 inches). This AMOLED panel Samsung namely with extreme pixels, Quad HD. HD so four times. And that comes according to the calculations of Samsung down to 2560 x 1440 pixels. Quad HD ready so if you ask us … No, semantic discussion about the number of pixels is of course completely irrelevant, because you can use pixel density of 550 pixels per inch only say that everything is extremely sharp and can be extremely photos much detail. The AMOLED technology is also responsible for additional colors and especially the representation of black (or lack of representation) are very beautiful. The screen brightness can be turned up high, so that the phablet even outdoors remains useful. And, as befits a device from the high segment, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is provided with a reasonably well-functioning fingerprint resistant coating.
Whatever you think of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the screen is extremely impressive, and that is only strengthened by the nice metal case where the screen is at rest. However, should you healthy critical to the saturation of colors that Samsung chooses, all the ‘tabs’ are in my mind you can be just a little too far and a very realistic representation of the colors do not call it. The past has proven that Samsung buyers who in no way experienced as a deal breaker.
Connectivity and sensors
Samsung top-of-the-line model is of course with all the connections and sensors you can imagine, but then probably a few too. In addition to the extra modern Wifi chip with 802.11 ac support, 4G LTE (mobile Internet) and Bluetooth 4.0 you can find amongst other infrared, NFC, GPS and MicroSD this phablet. However, most of these special sensor Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the heart rate that sits at the back. and pulse oximeter This system can be combined LED lighting namely relatively accurate heart rate and oxygen levels in your blood measured. This last part makes this Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is about every imaginable sensor is provided.
Fingerprint Scanner
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 equipped with a fingerprint scanner This option is -. As with the Galaxy Tab S and other Samsung products – processed in the home button and can be used to unlock the device and log in to include your Samsung app account developers via an SDK is incidentally also use, for example, the PayPal app has been here for support.. Setting up your fingerprint is pretty easy, you’re eight times with your finger on the button and the software will give before your mission and your fingerprint is stored in its several small variations Unlocking your screen then goes with. (hopefully) single swipe movement. In my experience, the system is fairly reliable, but not at the same level as the scanner we know at this point in Apple iPhones with this support. and iPads But the scanner in the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is no longer reliable enough to be used
Speakers
The speakers on this Samsung Galaxy Note 4 sitting at the back processed and therefore have the problem that the sound will only ever reach the user via a detour. Yet the sound that the small speaker sent the world’s best very nice. If you look at the list of specifications of the device you will see that this device is extremely comprehensive, and ‘only’ lacks a subwoofer in the list. Of course, such a fit woofer bass good weather does not give a tight phablet as Note 4, and we only say a little toungue in cheek . For a smartphone the sound is more than nice, let’s keep it there on then.
Cameras
The cameras on the Note phablets have always been very kind, and the camera of the Galaxy Note 4 is impressively well. Not only does the camera on the back, including the Selfie or webcam camera does its job more than adequately. Of course also plays here a typical Samsung ‘disease’ important: over-saturation … But it’s nothing that is not with a modern app scaled back towards the reality can be. And if we are honest we find it at photographs grace usually does give a good effect. The cameras are on a device with this form of course more than good enough usable, and in this area the camera in the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 probably the best that can you buy if you are looking for a phablet, although there will undoubtedly people that the results of the largest competitor, the iPhone 6 Plus, preferred
Battery life
This top phone only meets the highest standards when it comes to battery life, and unfortunately that means you ‘but’ can be a full day of work on a single charge. More than that is simply unrealistic to expect with the current technology in combination with the dimensions and the AMOLED screen. However, a day is more than enough to ensure that you use the charger every night, something that we still all accustomed One of the biggest advantages is that there is a quick-charge is a possibility;. the battery can be recharged to 50 percent in 30 minutes course that is super convenient if you sometime forget. Note 4 to recharge, and that charging via a standard microUSB port is of course only useful extra
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – Software
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 through a combination of Android 4.4.4. KitKat and Samsung’s own software. I will from now on just call a combination as a skin call does it really too little honor . Samsung knows a lot more to add than what other design choices or loose apps. There are lots of people who feel that Samsung too input, but directly the people who do not fall within Samsung’s target audience. Like Apple with iOS Samsung enjoys meantime such a large group of fans and users that their software is recognizable, and in itself enough reason to buy a product (or not!).
It is through We will not bore you these great reputation too long with all kinds of information about Touchwiz, the layer Samsung software that combines the underlying Android. However, you must of course know that this still be approved by Google device and so you can enjoy as end-users of all Google services, apps and related products.
Still, there are a few new features in the software of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that I would like to mention aside; sHealth Samsung is one of them As said this is in fact a phablet sensor. processes that can your heart rate and saturation measurement, valuable information for an app that tries to interfere with your health, especially in combination with the older (but perhaps more valuable) sensors and techniques that you keep an eye on in terms of exercise and sleep patterns . Samsung brings this information all under a single app, and even does some analysis and recommendations for a healthy life.
Another relatively new feature in Touchwiz is Side Sync , a way to use your Samsung phone using your tablet screen. Unfortunately I had last week no Samsung tablet at my disposal to actually test this function. This feature your smartphone screen virtual display on the much larger tablet, but you do have full control and opportunities, including making phone calls and ‘flaps’ with friends and family. The only requirement is that both devices are connected to the same WiFi network, and it works in theory, even if your Samsung smartphone is in another room on the charger! You can also record telephone calls with your tablet and enter through the built-in speakers and microphone.
In addition to the adaptations of all small and large interface elements Samsung also distinguishes itself often Delivery of a large number of apps. Fortunately they lately it abandoned, at least in the manner in which these actions are accessible to users. Samsung offers users still cool actions 50GB Dropbox space or free trial periods for various services / newspapers / streaming media services, but those actions are now housed under a special Samsung gifts – app so that users can choose which action itself or not used (and installed) is
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – in use.
I’m always a been iOS user, and at the moment I still see myself as such there a few months ago in the form of the iPhone 6 Plus something changed for me. I now believe more than ever in the phablet form factor is. even so ‘bad’ that I have my iPad mini actually rarely use. And I know just by my personal experiences with my own whopper of a phone also slightly better estimate the value of the Note 4. And although I understand that a phone of this size is not a good solution for everyone’s safe to say that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 one of the best options in terms of Android. Maybe even the best. Only phablets as OnePlus One will I think be able to compete in the area of Android, especially on their price and stock Android experience, not on specifications or build quality.
The phone has an extremely beautiful screen which makes everything you do on the device a bit better than the same tasks with lesser screens. Feels In terms of size, this Samsung Galaxy Note 4 more than good enough to use the worldwide web in a decent way, there’s (almost) any computer or tablet more to it. And then the phone fits still in a pocket, not in every pants pocket but normally with be fine.
I’m no artist or good writer though I’m new (and fan) in the world of great smartphones unfortunately, still become. And so I can S-Pen does not submit to the tests that might deserves. I can only say that the stylus works just as well for my feelings as in previous generations, and that the additional pressure levels are very welcome doubt for users that can benefit it has. I’m even still not a real user of the possibilities, and all in all invite them for me not enough to adjust my behavior and usage. For me. For the creative artist, sketcher or handwritten note writer among us is the S-Pen probably one of the most important features.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 uses more than a week, just as I would use my iPhone. The first days I had someone so crazy to lend me a (working) SIM card but just like with my iPhone I never actually use the corresponding functions on mobile Internet, of course. I can boldly say that both the quality of mobile calls when the Internet met my expectations. I have the last few days the phone without sim to use, and even then it remains for me a more than fine luxury gateway to the digital world.
Performance
I will keep this very short piece so quickly by can read. Just as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 fast, because with the latest processor and a large fry memory Samsung Galaxy Note 4 can all calculations and tasks that you give him perform lightning fast. Even with the tremendous weight of TouchWiz -aanpassingen on his back. I imagine such a runner for those with reinforced ankles and wrists to the train. A runner who still comes first in its category on the finish. The Galaxy Note 4 is suitable for all it works that you want them to perform, extensive apps to the latest games
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -. Opinion
Year over year, does not change remarkably much more to the Samsung Galaxy Note, but rather the small steps made consistently over the long term will result in a very mature product. The Note 4 is the best Android phablet until now, if you can live with the price and TouchWiz. Improvements to the screen and economize make this Samsung Galaxy Note 4 not only extremely good looks but is also feels good. The abundance of power, memory, connections and sensors makes the Note 4 also ready for the future. And the software grows, because sHealth Samsung seems ready for the health / wearable violence that still seems to burst. Really quite loose in 2015
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