Consumer electronics major Samsung has launched the limited edition Galaxy Note Edge in India.
The phablet made its debut back in September along with Galaxy Note 4 at IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) 2014, Berlin. While the latter was released in the subcontinent in October, Samsung has now announced that the special edition Galaxy Note Edge with curved display would go on sale next month.
It packs pretty much the same internal hardware specifications (including S-Pen functionality) seen inside the flagship phablet, sans the display specifications. It boasts 5.6-inch (Quad-HD Plus resolution) unique curved Edge screen, which provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality – even when the cover is closed.
Under the hood, it boasts 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor paired with Adreno 420 graphics engine. It is aptly backed with a sumptuous 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt memory (+ 64GB via microSD card) and a 3,220 mAh battery.
Galaxy Note Edge is also well endowed with photography specifications. It houses a feature-rich 16.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus and smart OIS (Optimized Image Stabilization) and a 3.7-megapixel snapper with f/1.0 aperture, wide-selfie feature and many more value-added photography enriching apps (scroll down for detailed specifications).
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge India price and specifications details:
Galaxy Note Edge will reportedly go on sale in January 2015 through select retail firms in India for ₹64,900, ₹3500 more than the normal Galaxy Note 4 model.
Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge:
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
| Display | 5.7-inch quad HD (2560x1440p) super AMOLED screenPixel Density: 515 ppi (pixels per inch) | 5.6-inch quad HD plus (2560x1440p + 160p) super AMOLED screenPixel Density: more than 515 ppi (pixels per inch) |
| OS | Android v4.4.4 KitKat with new TouchWiz UI | Android v4.4.4 KitKat with new TouchWiz UI |
| Processor | 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor | 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | Adreno 420 |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB |
| Storage capacity | 32GB, + 64GB via microSD | 32GB, + 64GB via microSD |
| Camera | Main: 16.0-megapixel camera with Auto-focus and smart OIS (Optimized Image Stabilization)Front: 3.7-megapixel camera with F1.0 aperture with Wide selfie feature ( similar to panorama feature) | Main: 16.0-megapixel camera with Auto-focus and smart OIS (Optimized Image Stabilization)Front: 3.7-megapixel camera with F1.0 aperture with Wideselfie feature ( similar to panorama feature) |
| Additional camera features | Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More, Dual Camera Front Facing Camera : Selfie, Wide Selfie |
Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More, Dual Camera Front Facing Camera : Selfie, Wide Selfie |
| Battery | 3,220 mAh with super-fast charging capability which can power the phone to 50-percent in just 30 minutes | 3,000 mAh with super-fast charging capability which can power the phone to 50-percent in just 30 minutes |
| Network | 3G & 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G (LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps) depending on the markets | 3G & 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G (LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps) depending on the markets |
| S-Pen features | Air Command (Action Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip, Screen Write) S Note, Snap Note, Direct Pen Input |
Air Command (Action Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip, Screen Write) S Note, Snap Note, Direct Pen Input |
| Add-ons | Finger print sensor, Download booster, 4 micro-phones, Heart-rate monitor, UV sensor, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe ), USB 2.0, IR LED, MHL 3.0 | Finger print sensor, Download booster, 4 micro-phones, Heart-rate monitor, UV sensor, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe ), USB 2.0, IR LED, MHL 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm | 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 174 g |
| colours | Charcoal Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold, and Blossom Pink | Charcoal Black and Frost White |
| Price | ₹58,300 (MRP: ₹61,500) | ₹64,900 [MRP] |
