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 Galaxy Note Edge, showing its curved bezel | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
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| Type | Phablet |
| Series | Galaxy Note |
| First released | 14 November 2014; 11 years ago (2014-11-14) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Round |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S5 Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 82.4×151.3×8.3 mm (3.24×5.96×0.33 in) |
| Weight | 174 g (6 oz) |
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| System-on-chip | SamsungExynos 5 Octa 5433 (South Korea version) QualcommSnapdragon 805 (international version) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A57 (South Korea version) 2.7 GHz Krait 450 quad-core (international version) |
| GPU | ARMMali T760 GPU (South Korea version) Adreno 420 (international version) |
| Memory | 3 GBLPDDR3 |
| Storage | 32/64 GBeMMCflash memory |
| Removable storage | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
| SIM | 1x or 2xminiSIM |
| Battery | 3000mAh user-replaceableLi-ion |
| Charging | QualcommQuick Charge 2.0 at 15 W Qi wireless charging requires special back cover |
| Rear camera | 16-megapixelBSI, withautofocus, 2160p (4K) at 30fps (limited to 5 mins), 1440p at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, 720p at 30/60fps, slo-mo video recording at 720p at 120fps |
| Front camera | 3.7 megapixel, 1440p/1080p/720p video recording |
| Display | 142 mm (5.6 in)Super AMOLED 524 ppi2560×1600 16:10 aspect ratio |
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| Data inputs | |
| Development status | Discontinued |
TheSamsung Galaxy Note Edge is anAndroidphabletsmartphone produced bySamsung Electronics. Unveiled during a Samsung press conference atIFA Berlin on September 3, 2014, alongside its sister, theGalaxy Note 4, it is distinguished by a display that curves across the right side of the device, which can be used as asidebar to display application shortcuts, a virtual camera shutter button,[2] notifications, and other information.
At the 2013Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung presented "Youm"—concept prototypes for smartphones that incorporatedflexible displays. One prototype had a screen curved along the right edge of the phone, while the other had a screen curved around the bottom of the phone. Samsung explained that the additional "strip" could be used to display additional information alongside apps, such as notifications or anews ticker.[3][4][5]
The Youm concept would surface as part of the Galaxy Note Edge, which was unveiled alongside theGalaxy Note 4 on September 3, 2014.[6] Samsung strategist Justin Denison explained that the company liked to take risks in its products, going on to say that "We're not a company that does one-offs [..] We like to do things big and get behind it."[7]
The Galaxy Note Edge is similar in design to the Galaxy Note 4 (which is in turn an evolution of theGalaxy Note 3), with a metallic frame and a plastic leather rear cover. The device features either anExynos 5 Octa 5433 (South Korea version) orQualcommSnapdragon 805 (International version) system-on-chip, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 or 64 GB of expandable storage. As with other Galaxy Note series devices, it includes an S Penstylus which can be used for pen input, drawing, and handwriting. The S Pen had been given a small upgrade with the Note Edge. Similarly to other recent Samsung flagship devices, it also includes a heart rate sensor andfingerprint scanner. The Galaxy Note Edge features a 5.6-inch "Quad HD+"Super AMOLED display, which contains an additional 160 pixel wide column that wraps around the side of the device on a curve.[6][7][8][9] The device includes a 16 megapixel rear camera with aback-illuminated sensor,optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording, and a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera.[9]
The Galaxy Note Edge ships withAndroid4.4.4 "KitKat" and Samsung'sTouchWiz interface and software suite, and is similar to that of the Note 4. The curved edge of the screen is used as asidebar for various purposes: it can be used to display different panels, including shortcuts to frequent applications, displays of notifications, news,stocks, sports,social networks, playback controls for the music and video players, camera controls, data usage, and minigames. Tools are also available through the panel, including a ruler, stopwatch, timer, voice recorder, and flashlight button. Asoftware development kit is available for developers to code panels; additional panels can be obtained throughGalaxy Apps. The "Night Clock" mode allows the edge screen to, during a pre-determined timeframe,display a digital clock while not in use. Due to the nature of AMOLED displays, which render black by not turning on the pixel at all, this mode does not significantly consume battery power, but per software limitations it cannot be active for more than 12 hours at a time.[6][8][10]
As of Mid 2016, the Galaxy Note Edge can be upgraded up toAndroid Marshmallow.
The Note Edge was shipped to Germany after more than 120,000 people voted for it in an online poll conducted by Samsung.[13] A "Premium Edition" with the part number "N915FZKYDBT" was launched soon after, with more accessories in the box (flip cover, memory card, "display cleaner", and an additional brochure with usage tips), as well as an extended warranty.[14][15]