Check out the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, a variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with a curved screen on the right edge.
The Samsung Galaxy Note is the Edge Eccentric twin of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The brothers are very similar, so the non-trained eye would soon be mistaken. However, one important difference distinguishes the former from the latter. The slab of Galaxy Note Edge has the distinction of “overflow” on the right side of the phone. Result is a curved screen of 5.6 inches, real UFO in the world of mobility.
As tunes Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Physically, the Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note Edge 4 is look just like. Even removable plastic shell, even metal beveled edges. There is also the physical button on the front, always flanked by his fingerprint reader. The top of the camera has the right to mention “Samsung” dominated by a speaker. The Galaxy Note Edge gets the prominent picture block in the back, sprinkled with a LED flash and a heart rate monitor to the utility still questionable. Ultimately, only the degeneration of the screen to the right stands the aesthetics of Edge Note that of Note 4.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge proves less top and thinner than the rating 4. It is also lighter than 2 grams. In return, he won 4 mm in width. These differences are so minimal that they are imperceptible during the grip of the two phones. In other words, the dimensions of the two brothers are almost identical.
| Dimensions | Weight | |
| Samsung Galaxy Note Edge | 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm | 174 g |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm | 176 g |
curved screen requires, Samsung had to review the placement of physical buttons Edge Note. The volume bar is housed on the top of the left edge, while the headphone jack and the power button migrated to the top of the mobile. A dubious choice since this location is difficult to access, especially on a Phablet format. Finally, the micro-USB port (2.0, USB 3.0 has disappeared with the arrival of Note 4) and housing the S-Pen stylus are under the phone.
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A screen 5.6 “dazzling
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge advance a 5.6-inch diagonal screen where the Galaxy Note 4 on Table 5.7 inches. Suffice to say that the difference is minimal. The glass is always slightly domed and offers good feel to the touch. Most unfortunate, there are the same gap between the screen and the slices on the Note 4. It is very light and do not harvest the surrounding dust, but is still a misstep size for a smartphone that wants to be very high end.
A welcome qHD resolution
The Samsung Galaxy Note gets Edge of the slab typical Super AMOLED from Samsung, here filled with a definition QHD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) to a density of about 515 dpi. An argument that is first and foremost shopping failing to relegate Full HD shelved. Nevertheless, one can not blame the South Korean choosing the best definition of the moment. In addition, the QHD is a necessity linked to the helmet compatibility Samsung Gear RV. Indeed, this virtual reality technology requires a very high display quality to run.
On the edge of faultless
The main screen provides a display quality breathtaking, and I weigh my words. The Super AMOLED panel provides deep blacks, probably the best in the market today. Contrast and maximum brightness are excellent. There is a problem, always the same Samsung, the color saturation. They are bright, too bright to be natural. Some love it, others less. This effect can be mitigated firecracker through the Settings . Slab The display can be adjusted to four modes: adaptive AMOLED cinema, photography and basic AMOLED. The latter is probably the one that offers the most accurate colors, but some will find it dull in comparison to other modes.
A curved screen that fails to convince
Now we come to what makes an Edge Edge Note Note, that the curved screen plot on the edge right. The work carried out by Samsung is extremely clean, the join between the two screens is completely invisible to the naked eye. It must be said that the opposite would have been prohibitive for a phone sold more than 800 euros. The curved screen adopts a definition of 160 x 2560 pixels. The display is careful and do not clash with the main screen. It is subject to the same settings as the main slab, including brightness. If we can not question the quality of the outgrowth of Edge Note, we can question the added value it is supposed to bring.
Shortcuts always within reach Hand
The curved screen welcomes a different shortcuts Android phone classic lodge on the bottom of its home screen. In other words: contacts, text messages, emails, calls and other photo and Internet applications. The channel can accommodate up to seven customizable shortcuts in total. Their placement is compelling because it allows free up space on the main screen while still having his favorite handy applications. The bottom of the bracket provides access to settings (wallpaper, paneling, etc.) while a downward slide is used to display other shortcuts to the flashlight, stopwatch, microphone or more surprisingly, a ruler.
When an application goes into full screen – for example a game – the bar retracts on edge so that the main display overflowing slightly on edge. Remains only a slight black band with “ Galaxy Note Edge “, band and words that can be personalized. As such, we must know that the sub screen leaves much room for customization in general. The default display slightly transparent, so it lets see the main screen. Nevertheless, it can be modified according to the desires of each, either with a preset wallpaper or a personal photo.
A panel system interesting but untapped
In addition to the shortcuts to SMS or email, curved screen is divided into several panels. We go from one to the other by touching the finger slice to the right or to the left, as if one was sailing between the different screens of the office. Each panel has its own utility. View weather or notifications for example. In theory, the user can install as many as they wish. In fact, the choice of the panels is extremely limited since there exists very little. The Samsung offered downloads are as poor useless. Include, among others, Yahoo utilities bunch – of Yahoo Finance Yahoo Sports – a follow-up application Samsung Health – seriously, who uses it? – Or a Twitter feed that does not display the latest tweets from the news feed …
A display of too rapid notifications
The curved screen also displays various notifications with varying degrees of effectiveness. The SMS is displayed in the direction of the length, which makes it difficult to read when holding the smartphone vertically. In addition, notifications persist only 3 or 4 seconds without this period can not be set. Hardly do we have realized that a notification appears it has already disappeared …
At night, the curved screen can serve as a clock having previously set a defined timeframe . It provides time continuous practice but not revolutionary.
Hell left-
Whether it be clear, the Samsung Galaxy Note Phablet Edge is only reserved for right-handers. Use it when one is left is a challenge, your faithful servant knows something … The curved screen is too far for one can simply reach with the thumb. Samsung has thought of a lefty mode that allows literally return the phone to 180 °, the edge thus returning to the left. The idea could have been good if it was not so preposterous. The physical button is on top of the screen, the headphone jack and the power button on the mobile, the volume bar is found upside without the + and – are reversed … The phone n has no meaning. No really, left, go your way.
The curved screen, a good idea poorly exploited
The curved screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is not convincing. He leaves as a sense of unfinished business and it was more like having to deal with a gimmick than a real innovation. The idea is good, impeccable production, but monitoring is nonexistent. No developer has clearly deigned exploit the SDK provided by Samsung to enrich the ecosystem of the curved screen. We are faced with the same problem as for the virtual reality headset Samsung Gear RV. The technology is impressive but the catalog of games is ridiculous, a pattern that is repeated here with the panels. One can only applaud Samsung for its technology prowess, but it would provide real value behind
Apart from the curved screen and battery capacity. – On which we return – the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is identical to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Also, we only discuss very briefly the various aspects of the phone. We encourage you to check out the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for more information
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The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a solid data sheet. From his 805 Snapdragon processor, its 3GB of RAM and Adreno 420 graphics chip her, he is able to cash without flinching all the games and gourmands software available on the Play Store. That said, the most swift titles like Asphalt 8 can score some slowdowns time to time. Indeed, Samsung takes pleasure to curb its machines to optimize their independence.
Speak Out benchmarks
We spent the Edge Note to roping usual benchmarks to see what it is about the results of the Note 4. The results of Geekbench 3 are surprisingly low (even after several trials) without one does not know why. In fact, the Edge Note is as vigorous as the Note 4.
| Samsung Galaxy Note Edge | Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 45812 | 46.261 |
| Geekbench 3 (Single Core / Multi Core) | 574/1673 | 1.095 / 3.249 |
| GFX Bench Manhattant (On / Off Screen) | 10/18 fps | – |
| GFX Bench T-Rex (On / Off Screen) | 27/42 fps | – |
| 3D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited | 19927 | – |
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What autonomy for the Galaxy Note Edge
Contrary to what one might think, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge does not include the same battery as the Note 4. He opts for a capacity of 3,000 mAh where his older brother saw slightly larger with 3220 mAh. In fact, the gap 220 mAh is minimal. We put the two phones at the same test, ie reading the first episode of Orange is the New Black (roughly 50 minutes) on Netflix , via WiFi, brightness to maximum. Battery Edge Note melted by 13%, that of Note 4 to 12%. The results speak for themselves
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is able to survive two days in use called classic. – A little web, calls, SMS, videos, games, etc. Most connected may run out in one day, but certainly not least. Finally, the saving can hope to push the phone up to three days or four activating the Power Save mode or Ultra Energy Saving.
50% 45-minute battery
Note that, by its Snapdragon 805 processor, the Galaxy Note Edge is compatible with the technology “Fast Charge”. Extremely effective, it can recover 50% battery in 45 minutes with the included charger. Perfect for short recharging in public place.
TouchWiz, photos and S-Pen stylus
The Samsung Galaxy Note runs Android 4.4 Edge, dressed for the occasion of TouchWiz, Samsung’s controversial overlay. The ecosystem is completely identical to that of the Note 4. Thus redirects you to test it for more, as well as for the part picture / video and conditions affecting the touch pen S-Pen.
100 € more expensive than the Galaxy Note 4
This leads to the question that angry: price. The addition is salty Edge for the Galaxy Note, Samsung immediately positioning the machine as a very high-end product. The Phablet is sold € 849, a hundred more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a unique phone. Its curved screen automatically distinguishes the rest of the mobile populace. Samsung demonstrated an expertise that commands respect as the Edge Note exudes quality. However, we remain skeptical about the real utility of Annex display. The idea is good but nonexistent monitoring. No progress on the software permits to endorse this second screen as a real innovation. No doubt he has a future, but the Edge Note is certainly not the product that will democratize this technology to the general public.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge appears as a show of force than anything else. It would not be a problem in itself if the Note Edge was sold alongside the Galaxy Note 4, but that’s not the case. It costs 100 euros more. Everyone is free to judge whether the curved screen really worth the effort. From our side, the choice is easy: it’s not. The Subsidiary screen is at best a gimmick at worst hell for lefties. Preference is largely a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 unadorned, even a Nexus 6 where the focus of power
We like.
- its curved screen, a good idea
- its beautiful qHD display of 5.6 “
- its premium finish
- power
- Sound S-Pen stylus
- the consequent autonomy
- Sound quality camera lens
- Chagre engagement of the Fast Charge, 50% of battery in 45 minutes Load
We do not like:
- the software that does not highlight the curved screen and relegated to the rank of gadget
- Samsung TouchWiz overlay
- no sealing
- the disappearance of the port USB 3.0
- the impracticality fingerprint reader and unnecessary heart rate
- the power button misplaced
- lefty fashion aberrant
- the price, too high
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