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Rumors of increasingly insistent surfaced regarding the upcoming PHABLET brand. This should mark a turning point in the Note series, as the S6 and S6 edge did for the Galaxy S. Here are all the current information on the characteristics, the screen, the price and release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Price and release date
The series Galaxy Note is not known to be the most inexpensive, far from it. Do not expect a smartphone below 600-700 Dollars minimum, in the best case. While Samsung happens to glass and aluminum, as in the S6, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will suffer necessarily.
In addition, Samsung is still in a process of increasing margins. To remain wide, say that the price of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to its output should be around 1000 Dollars.
Speaking of release date, one can imagine that it will be available between mid-September and October 2015. In fact, it should be presented ahead of the Berlin show, IFA, held in early September each year.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Design and conception
Do not go around the bush, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 should be manufactured as the Galaxy S6, glass and has an aluminum frame. Whether it will also lose the memory expansion via microSD and removable battery, wait and see. It will have a stylus, for sure, which could be updated.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 The S Pen deserves update.
If the Galaxy Note smartphones have always been at the forefront when they leave, we must admit that the S Pen stylus so typical of the series, a little stagnant. Certainly it offers the Note 4 some additional features compared to the Galaxy Note's first name, but it would be reasonable to think that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 do more.
Indeed, there was talk of a microphone for a while, before the release of Note 4. the S Pen could also possess most advanced remote control features. We are told that in the supposition.
For now, here's what we know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5:
The Galaxy Note 4 might look like.
What you see above are actually illustrations of a Samsung patent filing with the US authorities. So it's something serious. However, it may do either as prototypes or ede future models of the brand.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S6: we realize the evolution of design at Samsung.
Anyway, we do have to deal with a Galaxy Note, I want to show the location of the stylus right on the bottom left, the back of the smartphone. You can see a refined smartphone, equipped with curved edges and a mysterious upper edge.
The curved edge of the Galaxy S6 edge is so only on the front face.
The most obvious difference between the S6 edge and his rendered the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is the curve on the screen. Indeed, if the current model is only present on the front of the smartphone, it seems that the PHABLET shown above is curved on the back also. In addition, it could be of the screen which extends to the back of the device.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 could have a very slim design, glass and aluminum, and according to some sources , with a screen capable of displaying information on the back of the unit. The only thing I can say with certainty is that if the Note 5 has an aluminum frame, one can read everywhere that it looks like an iPhone 6 Plus!
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Screen
Of course, the biggest novelty is a slab of Ultra-HD display. In effect, this gives 2160 x 5840 for a smartphone of just 6 inches. According SamMobile, two versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 are developing: one standard, with a 5.89-inch display and a curved, potential Galaxy Note 5 dual edge, of 5.78 inches.
The Galaxy Note 4 next to Galaxy Note 3: the passage of the Full-HD at QHD.
A UHD definition on such a screen, it is a monster pixel density to output. Useless or not, that is not the issue. Admit 748 and 762 pixels per inch, it throws on a data sheet. In comparison, the Galaxy S6 is currently the best in this area, with about 577 pixels per inch.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Performance & features
The Galaxy Note's performance could be particularly impressive in two areas: autonomy and speed. Indeed, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is supposed to release in the fall. This would allow performance and energy management never seen before.
My contact at Samsung assured me that it was entirely possible that Samsung Qualcomm returns home for the Galaxy Note 5. If Qualcomm is not ready or if Samsung can then produce a more efficient Exynos (or more strategically interesting ), the Note 5 could be quite different.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Conclusion
For now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is still largely unknown. While its design seems to have leaked, nothing says that it is final. Its Ultra-HD screen is maybe the info that most returns, but it has repeatedly in the past for such rumors to deflate fast enough.
With the good results of selling the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge , it seems obvious that Samsung opts for a similar design for the Galaxy Note 5. What do you think? Samsung is on track, side design?
The Galaxy Note 5 will probably be equipped with Snapdragon 820.
We just test the Galaxy S6, and even if it is exceptional, we already begin to imagine what will the Galaxy S7. It may be slightly early, but what better time to think about what the S7 must bring back than the output of the Galaxy S6, bringing a lot of joy and disappointments? Now that we know what we want, here are six aspects that we absolutely expect the future Galaxy S7!
Samsung Galaxy S7 Walpaper
Will he have the same design as its predecessor? Who know!
1. Samsung Galaxy S7: A revolutionary design
The Samsung design evolves slowly over time: its flagship smartphone sports a new item every time, but it retains its rounded shape, while increasing subtlety and elegance. For once, we would like to design a real revolution: no longer rely on the security model that works, but be bold. HTC has done well -and - with its HTC One, Samsung you can too!
The possibilities are endless and we all have a design fantasy. Do not hesitate to entrust us yours in the comments! But in the meantime here's a Samsung Galaxy S7 concepts most attractive of the moment.
There is a single super thin sheet of metal, whose thickness is only used to house a 64-bit processor and a futuristic battery which will be discussed later. The screen of about 5.5 inches covers the entire smartphone, circled only ultra-fine steel edges. The camera placed in the upper right corner is rotatable allowing you to take photos at 360 ° C or quality selfies with flash!
The imagination does it take us too far
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 An eye scanner to unlock the smartphone at a glance
It's official, thanks to the technology presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona by Fujitsu, we now know that eye scanner can be integrated with a smartphone. How long will put Samsung to buy this technology and use it on its own high-end?
Just look at the sensor to unlock the smartphone in seconds!
Samsung has already used the eye scanners for some features on the Galaxy S5 (automatic unraveling pages or portrait / landscape for example), it is true that we expected to see already the Galaxy S6. The release did not arrive, we will have to wait a bit and continue to use our hands until they can do it in a snap!
3. Samsung Galaxy S7: A battery kinetic energy
Do not you think it's time to equip smartphones, regardless of brand, an ecological battery and infinite load? There is not necessarily a question of increasing the amperage, but to eliminate once and for all USB cables and plugs to develop a battery kinetic energy that could be recharged simply by movement.
How many of you are going for a jog with the smartphone on the arm, music in the ears and Runtastic application to measure your sporting activities? Imagine how cooldown you can create by not aware that 10 minutes a day? The technology is perfect: clean, infinite, it also pushes us to play sports and use the bike rather than the car. Too utopian world for Samsung?
Always a charged battery through our movement
4. Samsung Galaxy S7: A fully customizable interface
TouchWiz has made great progress in recent years and with the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung has not only developed a more sober and elegant design, but he also waived all brand services to create a fluid interface. With the next generation, Samsung could focus the strengths of all the best developers to offer us a new software completely customizable and rich in smart features.
A fully customizable interface, from top to bottom!
More than a search engine to find wallpapers and colorful themes, it would be appreciated that the brand offers us the possibility to install various launchers, each bringing a different and useful feature. These include the Z Launcher that allows us to quickly find an application by drawing the first letter of it on the screen or the possibility of having a drawer applications in three dimensions. Open the door to creativity!
5. Samsung Galaxy S7: Exynos processor or Qualcomm.
Despite the imminent launch of Galaxy Note 5, Samsung has already started working on the processor that will power the future Samsung Galaxy S7. We have seen how, with the Galaxy S6, the South Korean brand has set aside in favor of Qualcomm Exynos. It seems that the same strategy was adopted for the Galaxy Note 5.
But according to South Korean media, Samsung could opt for a different strategy for the S7. The firm is currently working on two versions of the S7 with the bizarre codename Jungfrau.
One model should offer a procesore Exynos Soc while the second variation would include a Qualcomm Snapdragon. No other details leaked but the brand would test both processors before deciding which one to choose for the future Galaxy S7 or opt for the two processors in the markets in which it is intended.
6. Samsung Galaxy S7: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
We still have no news of the official name of the next version of Android or its publication date. Lollipop Android 5.1 has just arrived on Nexus devices and is probably still far from the next major update, but the Samsung Galaxy S7 happen within a year and it could be one of the first devices to feature in the next version of Android M, which is assumed for the moment be called Marshmallow Android.
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The greatest innovation introduced by this update will certainly be its compatibility with other connected devices, including particularly cars and various accessories for the home automation. But we should also find small improvements that make the user experience more intuitive. Think, for example, extreme energy-saving mode integrated with Android services or innovative services that improve the connection to Android Wear.
And you, what do you want to see really innovative in the future Samsung Galaxy S7?
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Samsung also announced that production of its new modules of RAM with 12 GB LPDDR4 technology are ready for mass production. This new technology reduces energy consumption by 20% and is 30% faster compared to the previous 8GB technology.
The new technology also introduce 6GB of RAM on a smartphone. The Korean company also ensures that its next generation of smartphones will offer this feature. The S7 should therefore be the first smartphone to offer 6 GB of RAM. What support multitasking and provide a more efficient system that.
Samsung Galaxy S7: release date and price
The Samsung Galaxy S7 should be formalized, as every year, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next February (22-26 February 2016). The phone should then be launched during the following April.
And you, what do you expect the new Samsung Galaxy S7?
After several months of suspense and rumors of all kinds, the Korean manufacturer has just formalized the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra .All three are already available for pre-order - at a more than high price.All three have a technical sheet particularly provided in the photo , which we invite you to return to in this article.
Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra: three new high-end smartphones
On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress - canceled this year because of the Coronavirus - Samsung unveiled its new generation of smartphones during a mass called Galaxy S20 Unpacked .
A year after the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10e (and six months after Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ ), Samsung is back on the scene… and is taking the opportunity to change the nomenclature of its high-end smartphones.Here, no Galaxy S11 but Galaxy S20 : a way for Samsung to mark the change of decade .
In terms of design, these three new models immediately stand out with their giant 6.2, 6.7 and 6.9 inch screens covering almost the entire front .In the middle of the upper part, a tiny punch allows to shelter the central camera.Note also the refresh rate of these displays, which goes from 60 Hz to 120 Hz for greater fluidity of the animations and transitions between the screens.
At the back, Samsung equips its trio with a glass surface - which admirably retains fingerprints.But we will especially notice the imposing rectangle housing the different photo modules , which we will come back to below.
In addition, these three Samsung models incorporate high-end (very) components : latest generation Exynos 990 processor (for Europe) coupled with 8 or 12 GB of RAM (or even 16 on the Ultra version), up to 512 GB of storage , a battery of 4000, 4500 or even 5000 mAh , a specific version offering compatibility with (future) 5G networks…
Undoubtedly, the Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra put the small dishes in the large to seduce the consumers - and to consolidate the position of Samsung as n ° 1 in the very competitive market of smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 alongside its big brother the S20 +
Photo side: the pixel race relaunched by Samsung
It's no mystery to anyone: for several years, the photo has become one of the main differentiating assets for smartphone manufacturers.While photo news has been mainly occupied in recent months by models from Apple, Huawei or Google, Samsung is back in force with sensors of 12, 64 and even 108 million pixels .
However, the three Samsung models do not integrate the same back-end photo module .To see more clearly, please refer to the comparison table below.
S20
S20 +
S20 Ultra
Big angle
12 MP, 26 mm, f / 1.8
12 MP, 26 mm, f / 1.8
108MP, 26mm, f / 1.8
Ultra wide angle
12 MP, 13 mm, f / 2.2
12 MP, 13 mm, f / 2.2
12 MP, 13 mm, f / 2.2
Telephoto zoom
64 MP, 27 mm, f / 2.0
64 MP, 27 mm, f / 2.0
48 MP, 102 mm, f / 3.5
"Hybrid" zoom
3x
3x
10x
Super Res Zoom
30x
30x
100x
ToF sensor
No
Yes
Yes
Video
8K at 24 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps
8K at 24 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps
8K at 24 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Front camera
10MP, 80˚, F2.2
10MP, 80˚, F2.2
10MP, 80˚, F2.2
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 108 MP, periscopic zoom and Space Zoom
Once is not custom, let's stop first on the characteristics of the largest model of this trio.This new Galaxy S20 Ultra incorporates a photo module of all superlatives.We thus find:
A main 108 Mpx sensor measuring 1 / 1.33 '' - with 0.8 µm photosites and phase detection autofocus - fitted with a standard 26 mm stabilized lens opening at f / 1.8
A secondary 12 MP sensor surmounted by an ultra wide-angle equivalent 13 mm opening at f / 2.2 and optical and electronic stabilization (Super Steady Video)
A third 48 Mpx 1/2 '' sensor - with phase detection autofocus - equipped with a stabilized “periscopic” zoom equivalent 102 mm and opening at f / 3.6.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra photo module
This main 108MP sensor is not unknown to us.Last September, Samsung formalized its ISOCELL Bright HMX , designed in partnership with the Chinese Xiaomi.The S20 Ultra thus becomes the second smartphone to benefit from this ultra-defined sensor , shortly after the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 .In practice, the S20 Ultra captures 12 MP images using what Samsung has poetically called " nona binning " - which consists of grouping nine pixels into one to reduce digital noise, increase the amount of detail in images and capture a larger amount of light.
Beyond the secondary 12 MP sensor dedicated to the ultra wide-angle , we will focus especially on the "periscopic" x4 x 102 mm equivalent zoom - which is one of the main arguments of this new model.
To accommodate such an impressive optical zoom, Samsung has “borrowed” the technique used by the Huawei P30 Pro , released a year ago.Thus, the lenses are mounted perpendicular to the back of the device .The light hits a prism and the camera plays on the position of the lenses to adjust the zoom level.Thus ready, the S20 Ultra must be able to easily capture the most distant subjects.To explain how it works, Samsung had also published an explanatory video in September 2019:
To see further, Samsung also offers a "hybrid" x10 zoom , which is based on the use of pixel binning and uses a congruent portion of the main sensor of 108 MP.But the Korean manufacturer also introduces a new feature, called Space Zoom , offering a x100 zoom (yes, you read that right).In fact, this method is based on the use of digital zoom and greatly degrades the image at full zoom;however, the first results indicate good rendering up to a 30x zoom thanks to the extensive use of new algorithms developed by the Korean manufacturer.
In fact, this process is not entirely new - we had notably crossed the Huawei P30 Pro and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, both offering a digital zoom "boosted" x50 and x60.That said, Samsung proves that it is still capable of integrating innovative technologies that push the boundaries of mobile photography a little further.That said, we are curious to see the real performance of stratospheric zoom, especially at night.
In this regard, it should be noted that the S20 Ultra is the only one of our trio to be equipped with the Bright Night function .This is based on the capture of a large number of photos which are then merged to amplify the light sources and reduce digital noise .A process that is obviously reminiscent of the Night Sight mode of Google and the Night Mode of the iPhone 11.
According to Samsung, Bright Night mode should amplify any light source - even if the image above is actually a simulation of the end result
Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 +: a simpler photo module… in appearance
If the Galaxy S20 and S20 + are equipped with the same back-end photo module, the latter is radically different from that of the Galaxy S20 Ultra mentioned above.Here, no Space Zoom or 108 MP sensor, but a more reasonable technical sheet (apparently) .The S20 and S20 + therefore integrate:
A main sensor of "only" 12 Mpx of 1 / 1.76 '' - with photosites of 1.8 µm and autofocus with phase detection - surmounted by a stabilized optics equivalent 26 mm opening at f / 1.8
A secondary 64 MP sensor - whose photosites this time measure 0.8 µm - fitted with an equivalent 27 mm lens with optical and electronic stabilization (Super Steady Video)
A third 12 MP sensor - whose photosites measure 1.4 µm - with phase detection AF, equipped with an ultra wide angle equivalent to 13 mm.
The different photo modules of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 +.Note that only the S20 + has a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor dedicated to measuring the depth of field
If you have followed well, you are therefore entitled to ask yourself: "But in this case, where did the optical zoom go?".The answer is very simple: there is none!To understand how the Galaxy S20 and S20 + zoom works, you have to go back a few steps and understand the role of the 64 MP "secondary" sensor.
Unveiled last August, this sensor (which responds to the sweet name of ISOCELL Bright GW1 ) measures 1 / 1.72 inches and incorporates photosites of 0.8.Thus provided, this 64 Mpx sensor also exploits the pixel binning technique and combines four pixels into one .The goal: to produce more defined images, and thus limit - as much as possible - the loss of details when using the digital zoom .
Because this is where the real purpose of this sensor is: to allow the use of a "hybrid" zoom instead of a "classic" optical zoom .
Because unlike all the other models on the market, this process is not based on an optical zoom (52 mm for example on the Note 10+) but rather on a “standard” optical equivalent of 27 mm … ie 1 mm more than the main sensor, assisted by 26 mm equivalent optics.
In fact, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 + rely exclusively on the use of the “hybrid” zoom - which is found, there too, on recent Huawei models.The image obtained by the sensor is therefore cropped and undoubtedly compressed to generate the final photo with a level of zoom x3 - which can also go up to x30 thanks to the digital zoom with a certain degradation of the quality.
Example image captured with the Galaxy S20 + S20 + 64MP sensor
At this time, we do not know which algorithms Samsung uses to produce the final photo, as well as the number of images captured by the device.
If this solution has the merit of being original, we are curious to check its prowess on the ground , especially when the light comes down - this point is always quite thorny for smartphones given the small size of their sensor.
Abundant shooting modes
Like every year, Samsung models stand out by incorporating a very large number of shooting options - the opposite of the much more minimalist approach adopted by Apple or Google.
Beyond the traditional options for retouching the focus area and depth of field a posteriori , there is for example a new mode, called Single Take , compiling all the shooting options that one can imagine.
In practice, you just have to point the smartphone at the subject, press the shutter button, wait 10 seconds ... The device then delivers a panel including a small video, a GIF, a selection of (still) images more successful, a portrait photo, and many more.So all you have to do is choose the result you prefer and save it to the smartphone's memory.An original and fun concept ... and which may be able to seduce users with its simplicity.
Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra: 8K video at 24 fps
Thanks to their 64 MP sensor (for the S20 and S20 +) and 108 MP (for the S20 Ultra), the three new Samsung models are capable of filming in 8K .A way for Samsung to continue in the escalation ... and to boast, in passing, its range of televisions capable of displaying images in this resolution.However, we will appreciate the possibility of extracting 32 MP images from videos shot in this format.
Thanks to the capture of videos in 8K, the Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra allow to extract still images of 32 Mpx
According to information gathered by the Sammobile site, one minute of 8K video generates a file of "only" 600 MB .Enough to (very) quickly fill the phone memory or your online storage space.However, we can see the efficiency of Samsung's compression algorithms: with the Galaxy S10 +, a minute of 4K video weighed between 340 and 350 MB.
The 8K having a resolution 4 times greater (7680 x 4320 pixels against 2840 x 2160 pixels), one would have expected files weighing even heavier.However, the amount of data to be processed by the sensor and the processor - which is why the Galaxy S20 and S20 + can not record videos in 8K longer than 5 minutes .Likewise, the three new smartphones from Samsung cannot go beyond 24 fps in 8K due to the intrinsic limitations of the Exynos 990 processor (Snapdragon 865 in the United States).For the same reason, it should be noted that 8K files are recorded in 4K when they are edited in the Video Editor application.
For a higher framerate , the Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra allow filming in 4K and Full HD at 30 or 60 fps.However, note the three slow motion modes at 240 fps, 480 fps (Full HD) or 960 fps (in 720p only).Note that the latter slow motion mode is limited to 1 second of capture for a video of around 32 seconds.
Finally, Samsung indicates that it has increased the capabilities of its video stabilization mode (called Super Steady Video), which is based on the intervention of AI to deliver extremely fluid sequences, erasing the vibrations and tremors of the user.
A large storage capacity to keep all your memories in your pocket
To store all your photos and videos, Samsung offers - and fortunately - a large internal memory.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 + and S20 Ultra are thus offered with a capacity of 128 or 512 GB - only the S20 is limited to a space of "only" 128 GB. Note that the three models can receive a micro-SD card up to 1 TB .Enough to protect your largest videos.
Price and availability of the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra
Like every year, Samsung introduces new colors for its new smartphones ... even if this year's models are ultimately quite sober.The Galaxy S20 and S20 + are thus offered in blue , gray and pink - with a black finish reserved for the 5G compatible version.For its part, the S20 Ultra is available in gray and black.
So ready, the prices of the three Samsung models are breaking new records - especially since the 5G compatible version causes a significant additional cost.
Currently available for pre-order - for delivery scheduled for March 12, 2020 - Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra will be available at the following rates:
Samsung Galaxy S20: 909 €
Samsung Galaxy S20 (5G version): € 1,009
Samsung Galaxy S20 +: € 1,009
Samsung Galaxy S20 + (5G version): € 1,109
Samsung S20 Ultra 5G: 1359 €
Samsung S20 Ultra 5G (512 GB of storage): € 1,559 - available later
Note that Samsung offers a pair of Galaxy Buds + headphones during the pre-order period of its new smartphones.
Our first opinion on the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra
With these three new smartphones, Samsung is making a real demonstration of all its know-how - especially in the photo part.
8K video , sensors of 64 or 108 million pixels , periscopic zoom and hybrids ... the 2020 cuvée from Samsung shows high-flying characteristics in order to seduce photographers and videographers.Samsung's ambition is particularly clear: to deliver the best smartphones of the first half of 2020 (in any case, those with the most rave specifications).And remain No. 1 on the list of smartphone manufacturers despite the increasingly aggressive competition from Chinese manufacturers - even if Huawei remains entangled in its difficulties opposing it to the American administration.
With peerless photo and video modules, can the Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra claim to be the best photophones of this year?The question remains open ... especially since the number of millions of pixels does not necessarily guarantee the best image quality possible.
