Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Review, Price, Release Date, Specs

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This is what we are expecting from the Galaxy Note 5 Edge or the Note Edge 2 as it is referred to in some instances (exact name to be known in the near future). Keep in mind these are just rumours and keep an eye out for more info as it becomes available closer to the release date.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Background

Galaxy Note 5 is the second in the series of Samsung Galaxy Note Edge devices which are unique in the sense that their display curves towards the right hand side. Manufactured by Korean conglomerate, Samsung Electronics, the Galaxy range is inclusive of smartphones, tablets and phablets all of which are operated with the help of a stylus. Ranked second, after Apple Inc’s iPhones, the Galaxy series has been a cornerstone for revolution where smartphones are concerned and although the Samsung Note 5 Edge is still in making, it is expected to carry features which have hitherto been unheard of in this niche.

Amongst all the world-renowned companies which are in the fray, it is Samsung alone that holds the distinction of being the pioneer in the field of phablets since it was the first to release a gadget that was smaller than a laptop and bigger than a mobile phone. Since then, others have caught on to this concept but Samsung has managed to retain its spot as a leader in this segment because it possesses the acumen to evolve which remains unparalleled to this day.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Features and Specifications

Concept of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge is based on its display being curved and dual too and much of curiosity is how seamlessly will these be blended without hindering the overall functionality of the device. While the company seems confident of its list of features and has codenamed the model ‘Project Zen’ owing to the curvy display, there is plenty of guesswork as regards the suitability of high resolution in a mobile screen.
That said, following are the basic features and specifications that render the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge as one of the most awaited releases of 2015:

Processor –
Like others in its category, Galaxy Note 5 Edge is also going to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor measuring 2.7 GHz to ensure that all commands can be carried out smoothly and swiftly. This processor is also likely to be strong enough to support the 4K resolution screen without causing any glitches in day-to-day usage. As far as the software package is concerned, highlights are Android 4.4, provision of Java support and TouchWiz screen.

Display –
Users of this phone will be able to enjoy a 5.6-inch 4K display of the Touchscreen type, characterized by a resolution of 1600 X 2560 pixels and 16M colours.

Camera –
A likely combination of front and rear cameras with values 3.7 Megapixels and 16 Megapixels respectively will provide users with plenty of opportunities to click crystal clear selfies. Provision of Flash ensures that camera usage will be free from dependence on light.

Memory –
Incorporation of a recently discovered memory chip into the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge has ensured that the phone will be capable of multi-tasking like never before, thus providing more control to users via a slim handset design. This chip is believed to be an engineering marvel wherein it comprises of the modem, CPU, GPU, RAM and storage in a single package. Storage in this model would be divided into RAM, internal and expandable wherein the RAM is 3 GB, internal is 32 GB and expandable is 64 GB with provision for further expansion.

Security and safety –
To ensure security, there is provision of retina scanner in the Galaxy Note 5 Edge and safety is guaranteed through dustproof, waterproof and shockproof exterior design. There are other sensors too like temperature, light and proximity, thus indicating that this phone will definitely better than any laptop and hence ideal for a user who likes to click lots of images and is always on the move.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Rumours

While it is natural for rumors to surface prior to release of any gadget from a global giant, in case of Galaxy Note 5 Edge, most of the conjecture has been focused on the screen.

Grapevine has it that this device would be the first of its kind to feature a 4K resolution and hence is expected to set standards for models of other companies set to be released later during the year or next year.

Having played the role of pioneer in the field, Samsung wanted to be the first to introduce the concept of 4K resolution in smartphones and tablets and has also managed to quell doubts as regards its suitability in the new device. What remains to be seen is whether it is able to support this high resolution with sufficient battery so as to ensure smooth functioning.
There is also a rumor that in addition to 4K resolution, the screen of Note5 Edge will feature two bends on the right and left respectively wherein the right would feature the apps and the left would display notifications. Of course there would be a screen in the middle as usual which would be dedicated to multi-tasking that is typical of such gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Release Date

Given Samsung’s past record of launching new gadgets in September, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge is also likely to be released during the third quarter of 2015. The first model in this series was launched in September, 2014, and in keeping with the trend, this model is expected to be launched in September 2015 at the IFA expo which is scheduled to be held at Berlin, Germany. Rumor also pertained to the date of release of the gadget being advanced to July, 2015, from September as has been Samsung’s hallmark but this was soon quashed by the company and enthusiasts can look forward to catching the first glimpse in September, 2015.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge Price

With all the hype surrounding the Galaxy Note 5 Edge, it is likely to be poised at the upper end of the price spectrum, its cost ranging between GBP 650 and 680. However, if Samsung opts to build the outer body of glass/metal and equips the phone with a screen that is bigger and curved, then the price is likely to shoot upward by GBP 160, thus fixing the final price at GBP 800. Overall, a lot depends on the material which is finally employed by the company in making of the phone and this will have the final bearing on the price.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Reviews

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