Like every year at this time since the launch of the first Galaxy Note in September 2011, Samsung took advantage of IFA in Berlin to unveil the latest version of its phablette star. Not surprisingly, so is the Galaxy Note 4 who represented the bravura of a conference yet rich ads. We had the opportunity to manipulate the device at some length to provide you with a first grip.
At its press conference at IFA, Samsung has found a way to surprise her world Galaxy Note Edge , a device that miraculously managed to dodge the rain leaks of all kinds. However, the Galaxy Note 4 does not have the same luck as the specification sheet was already the subject of rumors – based ultimately – for many weeks now. He only wanted a confirmation in good standing. However, there were still a small element of mystery about the design of the beast. Present in Berlin for the announcement of the phablette star, we could manipulate at will. But before tackling the grip itself, remember that you can refresh your memory by looking at the characteristics of the product on this page .
Design: with a touch of refinement
When we saw the first picture show the Galaxy Note 4 during the conference, we were quite disappointed found that it was quite difficult to tell the difference with the current Note 3. The new phablette resumes in fact most of the design elements of its predecessor. However, once the beast in hand, we see that Samsung is still cracked a real aluminum edge this time. He obviously contrasts with the sensation produced by previous peripheries plastic imitation aluminum, which is found on many smartphones and phablettes the scores from the Galaxy S3. While other parts of the hull are made of plastic, these boundaries allows the incontestably Note 4 to reach a higher quality print
Add to that a back that remains in imitation leather -. Some love, d others hate it – and you get a device that undoubtedly offers a better feeling once in hand. Side dimensions, they are almost identical to those in Note 3, including 176 g on the scales and 8.5 mm thick. Which is very reasonable for a phablette with such a screen of 5.7 inches. Finally, Note 4 will be readily available in four colors: black, white, pink and gold. But it is not yet clear if they are all sold in France at launch
Screen. Initially qHD display Samsung
Samsung confirmed and signed: with 5 , 7-inch diagonal screen Note 4 does not exceed that of its predecessor Note 3 Always Super AMOLED technology, the screen is progressing however in terms of definition, with 2560 x 1440 px now (QHD). Among the models of leading manufacturers, he joins an exclusive club because only the LG G3 offers this definition dates. In practice, we must admit that we have not been able to notice a striking difference with the screen of the Note 3 However, on a diagonal of this importance, we can see finer fonts on Web pages. But a priori, it will have a pretty keen perceive improvements flagrant view. For the rest, rendering the Super Amoled always flatter as the retina. Though again, he’ll have to see the display in the probe our lab to see if Samsung continued to grow on the color saturation
OS and reactivity. KitKat purrs
As always with its gamma Note, Samsung has not skimped on the data sheet for this fourth version. Under the hood, we find two configurations. One proposes the very best to date including a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset clocked at 805 2.7GHz, 3GB of memory (RAM), a graphics chip Adreno 405 and compatibility with 4G + ( LTE-A Cat 6). The other house will carry a SoC, the Samsung Exynos 5433-8 hearts. Also flanked by 3GB of RAM. Two configurations so muscular, but not 64-bit. However, water should flow under the bridge before that either seem outdated.
For our part, we have taken the lead in Qualcomm release. It makes little sense to run unopposed Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which we felt here very close to the version of the Galaxy S5 from the same manufacturer. There are still some new features here and there, like an active manager revamped apps, especially multitasking completely redesigned. Instead of dividing the screen into two as was the case in the past, it is now possible to reduce the size of the active window or reduced simply by drawing half a line from one of the upper corners Screen. This manipulation seems to us smarter, as it will allow greater flexibility for this type of use.
Finally, the S Pen is of course back in the game. This pen is definitely the element that allowed the note stand out from the model after model competition. Samsung has not revolutionized here, but added some interesting features like Easy Select and Easy Capturing that capture in a flick some of the elements that appear on the screen. In any case, we would obviously expect the final test before deciding on the new features or the reactivity of the whole. But, given the mentioned above configuration and performance of Note 3, it is unclear if the Note 4 fluid during our grip book surprises.
Photo: improved
After the relative disappointment of the photo function of Note 3, especially in low light optical stabilization and selfies, Samsung had to turn things around. To achieve this, the Korean automaker promises that the camera sensor 16MP his Note 4 will show 60% brighter than the one that was found on the predecessor. It is further stabilized (OIS), which should lead to fewer blurry photos, especially in low light situations. The manufacturer has also focused on selfies, with a front 3.7 megapixel sensor that opens to f / 1.9. He also added a button on the back of the device, just below the picture module for easier trigger taking selfie. An initiative that should delight fans of the genre. We took some pictures with smartphones. They are clearly promising as the light conditions were far from ideal. But it will again wait for the test to make a final decision.
Finally, if Galaxy Note 4 does not seem to register as a revolution compared to its predecessor, our first contact has convinced us it should be a relevant update. The newcomer indeed improves the formula in all areas. However, it remains to verify the claims of the manufacturer about autonomy. He asserts that he has managed to improve by 7.5% despite an almost identical battery (3220 mAh against 3200 mAh) and a necessarily more greedy QHD screen. Samsung also inaugurated the fast charging that P-Sermet mode (rapid charge) to go from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes when he had 55 minutes earlier. If first impressions are confirmed, the Note 4 should prove to be a series of small improvements that make your product next to which it will be difficult to pass for lovers phablettes ultimately. Especially since Samsung shows here that takes into account the opinions of its users. It will certainly take time before they are finally integrate the metal in the manufacture of any of its devices, but the perimeter aluminum really impresses. Similarly, small changes in the interface are also in the right direction. It was not until the month to get their hands on the device. The manufacturer did not release the price of the beast, but we imagine it will be in the same waters as previous iterations launch is around 700 euros.
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