Yesterday Samsung officially presented its new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge + which are two evolutions of the terminals that it already had on the market, since in them we will not be able to see too many new features. However, for the moment we are not going to compare them with the previous versions, but we are going to focus on putting them face to face to know their differences and their similarities.
The most striking thing about these two terminals is that they now have a very similar design, adapting the Note 5 to the line that the Galaxy S6 Edge already had and that continues intact in the Galaxy S6 edge +. With a metal and glass finish, the new member of the Note family has become more elegant by abandoning the leather of previous editions.
Along the way the possibility of expanding the internal storage using a microSD card and removing the battery since now this Galaxy Note 5 becomes a unibody terminal, something that has not been very well received by users. What he has not lost so far, and remains one of his hallmarks, is the S-Pen that we will not see in the Galaxy S6 edge +.
As for the the screen is the same size on both terminals, although in the case of the S6 it will have its curved edges, being able to perform several functions with the screen on the right side. On this occasion, as happened with the Note 4, we will not see an edge version of this device. The reason for this we do not know, but perhaps Samsung does not want to repeat devices and a Note 5 edge would be a copy of the S6 edge +, although that is with the difference of the S-Pen.
Now that we have done a quick review of the designs of these Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge +, we are going to take a look at the main features and specifications of both mobile devices.
Features and specifications of the Galaxy S6 Edge +
- Dimensions: 154,4 x 75,8 x 6.9 mm
- Weight :: 153 grams
- Screen: 5.7 inch QuadHD SuperAMOLED panel. Resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.Density: 518ppi
- Processor: Exynos 7 octacore. Four at 2.1 GHz and another four at 1.56 Ghz.
- Main camera: 16 MP sensor with optical image stabilizer and f / 1.9 aperture
- Frontal camera: 5 megapixel sensor with f / 1.9 aperture
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
- Memoria interna: 32 or 64 GB
- Battery: 3.000 mAh. Wireless charging (WPC and PMA) and fast charging
- Connectivity: LTE Cat 9, LTE Cat 6 (varies by region), WiFi
- Operating System: Android 5.1
- Others: NFC, fingerprint sensor, heart rate monitor
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Features and specifications of the Galaxy Note 5
- Dimensions: 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm
- Weight :: 171 grams
- Screen: SUPERAMOLED 5,7 inch quadHD panel. 2560 by 1440 pixel resolution. Density. 518 pixels per inch
- Processor: Exynos 7 octacore. Quad cores at 2.1 GHz. Quad cores at 1.56 GHz.
- RAM: 4GB. LPDDR4
- Memoria interna: 32 / 64 GB
- Rear camera: 16 MP camera with f / 1.9 aperture. Image Stabilizer.
- Front camera: 5 MP camera with f / 1.9 aperture
- Battery: 3.000 mAh. Improved fast charging system
- Local: LTE Cat 9, LTE Cat 6 (varies by region)
- Operating System:Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Others: NFC, heart rate sensor, S-Pen, finger sensor.
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If we look closely at the characteristics and specifications of this terminal we could say that internally they are exactly the same device, with the only differences in the design and especially in the S-Pen which can be a device that marks differences and makes decant to a user by one or another smartphone.
With which of the two should we stay?
The question has a difficult answer and that is It depends on what we are looking for, we will have to opt for the Galaxy Note 5 or the Galaxy S6 edge +.
In the first place, if you are looking for design, there is no doubt that the S6 is more attractive due to its curves, its dimensions and its lower weight compared to the Galaxy Note 5. It also offers us the curved screen that will allow us several functions and options in the right side, although as it happened in the Galaxy S6 edge, the utilities are not too many, nor are we going to get too much out of them.
The Galaxy Note 5 for its part is thicker and we could say that it is more robust but in return it offers us the possibility of using the S-Pen and all the applications associated with it, which for many are a real wonder. Also, as if this were not enough, the housing that allows you to attach a physical keyboard can be an interesting option.
Saying that the Galaxy Note 5 is better or worse than the Galaxy S6 edge + is utter nonsense, and is that we are facing two very similar terminals with some differences that will make some users like one device more and others another.
Price and Availability
The price can be a fundamental aspect when choosing between one terminal and another, but unfortunately at the moment we do not know the price of the Galaxy Note 5, although with total security we believe that it will be below the one that has been released for the Galaxy S6 edge + (799 euros in the 64 GB model).
Availability can also be a fundamental factor and is that There are already many rumors that we may not see the Galaxy Note 5 in European markets, which will undoubtedly be a disappointment for everyone and also a factor that would make us have to choose the S6 edge +.
What do you think of the new Galxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge +? Do you think there is a winner in this smartphone duel?.