Samsung Galaxy Note 4
#2399
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#3140Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Performance
60.354.3
Camera
50.050.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.059.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge both feature a Super AMOLED display, but the Note 4 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Note Edge offers a 5.6-inch display with a higher pixel density of 524 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset and have 3GB of RAM, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both models featuring a 16 MP rear camera with OIS and 4K video recording.
- The Note 4 has a larger 3220 mAh battery compared to the Note Edge's 3000 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to Marshmallow, offering a similar software experience, but the Note Edge's unique curved display may provide additional functionality.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, though the Note 4 uses Gorilla Glass 4 while the Note Edge has Gorilla Glass 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014, September 03
2014
Description
Versions: 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)
Versions: N915FY (Europe), N915A (AT&T), N915T (T-Mobile), N915K/N915L/N915S (Korea), N915G (Singapore, Australia, Spain), N915D (Japan)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~524 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)Exynos 5433
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 - Snapdragon 805Octa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57) - Exynos 5433
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 420 (Snapdragon 805)Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos 5433)
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Front Camera Details
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
3.7 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3220 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3220 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in)
Weight
176 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 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)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes