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Samsung Introduces Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Edge, Gear VR

Samsung announced new devices in Berlin that include the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Edge, and the Gear VR. The new Galaxy Note is a power horse that continues to push the ability to pack everything into such a small frame. Samsung is also pushing the envelope with the new Galaxy Edge which has a curved screened. The edge is packed with quick links to apps, which will be quicker than going through the default Android launcher.

The VR headset is a high quality screen in the headset that allows you to be immersed in a 3D world. First of all it only works with the Note 4. That means you need the latest, greatest phablet to run it. Samsung has yet to announce pricing, but I would expect at least $299. If the Note 4 costs $199, you’re spending almost $500. It’s expected to ship this fall.

The spec sheet for the Galaxy Note is on the right and on the left its the Galaxy Edge.

DISPLAY SIZE 5.7-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display (515 ppi) 5.6-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display (525 ppi)
DISPLAY TYPE Quad HD Super AMOLED Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 4.4 (at launch) Android 4.4 (at launch)
PROCESSOR 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor or 1.9 GHz Octa-Core (1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad-Core) Processor (varies by country/carrier) 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor
RAM 3GB 3GB
STORAGE
  • 32GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
EXTERNAL STORAGE Yes Yes
EXTERNAL STORAGE SPECS
  • Micro SD up to 64GB
  • Micro SD up to 64GB
MAIN CAMERA (BACK) 16MP 16MP
SECONDARY CAMERA (FRONT) 3.7MP 3.7MP
NETWORKS
  • GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • HSPA+ 42Mbps: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G (LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps)
  • GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • HSPA+ 42Mbps: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G(LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps)
WI-FI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY 3220 mAh 3000 mAh
NFC Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY
  • 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Micro USB
  • 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Micro USB
SENSORS
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light
  • Barometer
  • Geo-magnetic
  • Gesture
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Heart rate
  • UV
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light
  • Barometer
  • Geo-Magnetic
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart rate
  • Proximity
  • Hall
  • UV
GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
HEIGHT 153.5 mm (6.04 inches) 151.3 mm (5.96 inches)
WIDTH 78.6 mm (3.09 inches) 82.4 mm (3.24 inches)
DEPTH 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) 8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
WEIGHT 176 g (6.21 oz) 174 g (6.14 oz)
COLORS Black, Gold, Pink, White Black, White
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8 H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8
OTHER FEATURES
  • IR Blaster
  • IR Blaster

Tell us in the comments below what you think about the new phones.

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