After weeks and weeks of rumors and leaks, we have the official unveiling of Samsung's newest phablet devices. That's right, early today Samsung took to the stage in New York City to announce not one but two large-and-in-charge smartphones. The CEO of Samsung Mobile JK Shin reminds us that Samsung is single-handedly responsible for creating the phablet category stating that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ are the next step forward of their popular flagships. Here's what we will get with the Note 5:
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
- 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED display
- Octa-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit process
- 4GB RAM (LPDDR4) , 32/64GB (UFS 2.0)
- Rear : 16MP with Optic Image Stabilization , Front : 5MP
- 3,000mAh Battery, Fast Charging both wired and wireless
- Near Field Communication for payments
- Fingerprint scanner for added security and authorization
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
The S pen which is the included stylus pen of the Galaxy Note 5 has received some new improvements as well. Our favorite has to be the ability to jot down notes even when the display isn't on. This is performed when the phone is idel and the display isn't illuminated. Simply, unsheathe the S pen from the phone and write onto the black screen of the idle phone. This new feature is perfect for any user needing to quickly write something down. What's just as interesting but may be more important to some are the features that are missing from the phone. Here is a list of what we won't receive with the Galaxy Note 5:
- No micro SD card slot
- No USB Type C
- No infrared blaster
- No removable battery
Along the side of an improved Note 5 was the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 Edge+. This is the simply a larger version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that was released earlier this year. That being said, this version isn't without some perks. The S6 Edge+ sports a larger battery than it's predecessor and it also has improved optical image stabilization for even smoother video recording. The edge display software has received improvement as well with "Apps Edge.” This acts as an area of shortcuts to quickly launch some of your favorite applications.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
- 5.7" Quad HD Super AMOLED display with curved edges
- Exynos 7420 (64bit, 14nm) Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad)
- 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM
- 32GB or 64GB storage, non-expandable
- 16.0MP OIS rear camera, 5.0MP front camera
- 3,000mAh battery with fast charging and fast wireless charging
- NFC for payments, fingerprint scanner for authorization
- Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ will be available for pre-order starting today and will be officially on sale August 21st. Although, if you want to get your hands on the phone before launch, the phone should be on display at more than 7,000 stores around the US tomorrow, August 14th. Simply ask your local sales representative to take a peak at these new devices. Now is the perfect time to upgrade. If you are not a fan of these new phones, remember that their previous models will be going be getting a price drop.
