Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
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Design8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot21
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Benchmarks11
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 -
Quad Core, 2.7 GHz -
3 GB RAM
Display
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5.6 inches (14.22 cm); Super AMOLED -
1440x2560 px (QHD (2k)) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 16 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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3.7 MP
Battery
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3000 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
32 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
After extensively using the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, many of the fears we admittedly had about this unique device dissolved into nothing. When we first saw images of the smartphone, we thought the curved display would be cumbersome to use, becoming accidentally activated when held in the hand. But instead, we were pleasantly surprised. The Note Edge delivers the same Note 4 experience, while adding another layer of functionality. Admittedly, at this stage, the edge screen is still in its nascen
Pros
- Edge screen adds several interesting features
- Same Note 4 performance
- Great pair of cameras
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Edge screen functionality is still limited
- Large size makes it cumbersome for single-handed use
- Expensive
Specs At A Glance
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5.6-inch, 2,560 x 1,660 pixel Super AMOLED display (524ppi)
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A curve like no other
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We’re always complaining that smartphone manufacturers don’t do enough to innovate when it comes to design, but the Note Edge doesn’t have that problem. When viewed from the top, the front of the Note Edge appears to be a single large screen cascading down gently to the right, almost creating an infinity pool effect. Apart from this one distinguishing feature though, the Note Edge is the Note 4’s (almost) identical twin.
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Dazzling display
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Displays have always been Samsung's forte, and the Note Edge is no exception. Like the Note 4, it gets a dazzling 2K resolution, but is marginally smaller at 5.6-inches (the Note 4 has a 5.7-inch display). The edge screen features a resolution of 160 x 2,560 pixels. Protecting the displays is a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Since Samsung uses Super AMOLED panels, the displays are expectedly vibrant and bright, with colours bordering on oversaturation. Sharpness and clarity are excellent, and the display is legible even outdoors. We didn’t have any complaints with regard to responsiveness either, and this goes for the edge screen as well. In settings, you can enable Samsung’s Smart Stay feature which keeps the screen on for as long as you’re looking at it. There’s also a glove mode for extra sensitivity.
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Edgy software
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The Note Edge runs the Android KitKat-based TouchWiz, just like the Note 4, but a Lollipop update has already started rolling out in some regions. By now, we’re very familiar with TouchWiz and the smorgasbord of features it brings. Apart from the usual Multi Window, Easy Mode, Blocking Mode, Private Mode and the host of S Pen additions, there’s also the new dynamic wallpapers that we saw on the Note 4. The fingerprint sensor isn’t really a new addition, and works well enough, although the swipe mechanism requires a few tries sometimes.
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Shooting star
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Handling the photography on the Note Edge are the same pair of snappers seen on the Note 4 – a 16MP primary camera capable of 4K video recording, and a 3.7MP front shooter. Like the Note 4, the cameras on the Note Edge deliver some great results, both in daylight and in low light. We’ve already covered the details surrounding the camera app and various modes in our Note 4 review, so we’re just going to show you some image samples captured with the primary camera.
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Full throttle ahead
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Powering the Note Edge’s internals are the same combination of a quad-core Snapdragon 805 chip clocked at 2.7GHz, an Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Specs like this don’t just look good on paper, they translate into some impressive real life performance too. Multi-tasking, intensive games and even benchmarks blow away most of the competition, and won’t leave you disappointed. We did notice some heating issues though, both while playing games and using the camera for extended periods, but nothing that gave us much cause for concern.
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Verdict
After extensively using the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, many of the fears we admittedly had about this unique device dissolved into nothing. When we first saw images of the smartphone, we thought the curved display would be cumbersome to use, becoming accidentally activated when held in the hand. But instead, we were pleasantly surprised. The Note Edge delivers the same Note 4 experience, while adding another layer of functionality. Admittedly, at this stage, the edge screen is still in its nascen
- Edge screen adds several interesting features
- Same Note 4 performance
- Great pair of cameras
- Excellent battery life
Pros
- Edge screen functionality is still limited
- Large size makes it cumbersome for single-handed use
- Expensive
Cons
5.6-inch, 2,560 x 1,660 pixel Super AMOLED display (524ppi)
Read MoreWe’re always complaining that smartphone manufacturers don’t do enough to innovate when it comes to design, but the Note Edge doesn’t have that problem. When viewed from the top, the front of the Note Edge appears to be a single large screen cascading down gently to the right, almost creating an infinity pool effect. Apart from this one distinguishing feature though, the Note Edge is the Note 4’s (almost) identical twin.
Read MoreDisplays have always been Samsung's forte, and the Note Edge is no exception. Like the Note 4, it gets a dazzling 2K resolution, but is marginally smaller at 5.6-inches (the Note 4 has a 5.7-inch display). The edge screen features a resolution of 160 x 2,560 pixels. Protecting the displays is a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Since Samsung uses Super AMOLED panels, the displays are expectedly vibrant and bright, with colours bordering on oversaturation. Sharpness and clarity are excellent, and the display is legible even outdoors. We didn’t have any complaints with regard to responsiveness either, and this goes for the edge screen as well. In settings, you can enable Samsung’s Smart Stay feature which keeps the screen on for as long as you’re looking at it. There’s also a glove mode for extra sensitivity.
Read MoreThe Note Edge runs the Android KitKat-based TouchWiz, just like the Note 4, but a Lollipop update has already started rolling out in some regions. By now, we’re very familiar with TouchWiz and the smorgasbord of features it brings. Apart from the usual Multi Window, Easy Mode, Blocking Mode, Private Mode and the host of S Pen additions, there’s also the new dynamic wallpapers that we saw on the Note 4. The fingerprint sensor isn’t really a new addition, and works well enough, although the swipe mechanism requires a few tries sometimes.
Read MoreHandling the photography on the Note Edge are the same pair of snappers seen on the Note 4 – a 16MP primary camera capable of 4K video recording, and a 3.7MP front shooter. Like the Note 4, the cameras on the Note Edge deliver some great results, both in daylight and in low light. We’ve already covered the details surrounding the camera app and various modes in our Note 4 review, so we’re just going to show you some image samples captured with the primary camera.
Read MorePowering the Note Edge’s internals are the same combination of a quad-core Snapdragon 805 chip clocked at 2.7GHz, an Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Specs like this don’t just look good on paper, they translate into some impressive real life performance too. Multi-tasking, intensive games and even benchmarks blow away most of the competition, and won’t leave you disappointed. We did notice some heating issues though, both while playing games and using the camera for extended periods, but nothing that gave us much cause for concern.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Specifications
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| Operating System | Android v4.4.4 (Kitkat) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
| Processor | Quad core, 2.7 GHz, Krait 450 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 420 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.6 inches (14.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 px (QHD (2k)) |
| Pixel Density | 525 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 69.18 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
UI Screenshots
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Design |
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| Height | 151.3 mm |
| Width | 82.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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Digital Zoom Face detection Simultaneous HD video and image recording Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording |
Front Camera
(Good)
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| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
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4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Infrared Sensor | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
| RAM & Storage | 3 GB + 32 GB |
| Display | 5.6", 1440 x 2560 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 3.7 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
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