Overall Score
52.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#2037)52.4
Performance(#3542)67.0
Camera(#675)91.7
Display(#1160)84.3
Battery(#4315)25.9
Build(#227)91.8
Connectivity(#2435)62.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a robust design with dimensions of 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 176g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 518 ppi.
- Performance is powered by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 or Exynos 5433 chipset, with a quad-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 3.7 MP.
- The 3220mAh battery supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.4, it is upgradable to 6.0.1, providing a decent software experience for its time.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC support.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Frosted White and Charcoal Black.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note 4 combines solid build quality with impressive display and performance features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014, September 03
DescriptionVersions: N910F (Europe); N910K/N910L/N910S (Korea); N910C (Asia, Europe, South America); N910FD (United Arab Emirates); N910FQ (Turkey); N910H (Asia-Pacific); N910G (Singapore, India, Australia); N910U (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Chile); N910W8 (North America)
Display
Size5.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)Exynos 5433
CPUQuad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 - Snapdragon 805Octa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57) - Exynos 5433
GPUAdreno 420 (Snapdragon 805)Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos 5433)
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3220 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3220 mAh, removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight176 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsFrosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Foldable✗
SAR0.37 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Exynos 5433)HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Snapdragon 805)
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2