In 2011, the world was graced with what looked like a MASSIVE phone, it seemed odd at the time, but what Samsung deemed as their Galaxy Note, has evolved into one of the bestselling devices. Why? Let’s take a look.
The Note series is unique – another example of Samsung’s different way of thinking – and it’s grabbed the attention of the public becoming one of the most popular devices on the planet.
The hardware is what has put the Note series on the map and doesn’t disappoint with its fourth-generation phablet.
Note 4
The Note 4 boasts incredible resolution and a QHD display – 2560 X 1440 pixels. The S Pen has been redesigned: it’s thinner than the stylus in its predecessor and the grip quality hasn’t been compromised.
Even though everyone is excited about the release of the Note 7, this is still one of the best iterations in the Note range – you won’t be disappointed!
Key specs
- 5.7” Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- 16 MP, OIS, autofocus, LED flash
- 7 MP, 1080p (HDR)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
- Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 – Snapdragon 805
- microSD dedicated card slot (expandable up to 256GB)
- 3 GB RAM
- 32 GB built-in memory
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 1, A2DP, EDR, LE
- microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
- Removable Li-Ion 3220 mAh battery
- Up to 20 h (3G) of talk time
Pros: Big screen; amazing resolution; crisp, clear image quality; excellent battery endurance; S Pen stylus; high quality camera; 4K video
Cons: Expensive; the design and build needs some work; plastic back cover; not waterproof; user interface is not the best
The verdict: 8/10
