Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+ more details leaked; non-removable battery, no microSD card slot

Samsung has scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event for August 13. The devices that are expected to be launched in the event are Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Ahead of the official unveiling, more details and leaks are surfacing online. This time the Galaxy Note 5 gets a hands on treatment, offering a clear look from almost all angles, while AnTuTu benchmarks reveals some specs and if that is not enough, full spec sheet of both Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ have been revealed by a Chinese media.

First up, the Galaxy Note 5 hands on treatment. As seen in earlier leaks, the Galaxy Note 5 features the same front panel as the Galaxy Note 4. It has a metal-and-glass body with curved back that will offer better grip. The curved rear edges and the S Pen design along with its spring loaded slot are also seen. The photo does not show a microSD card slot and we can see the Air Command feature, that lets you customize shortcut for favorite apps. The charging port will be Micro-USB and not USB Type C. It will have a non-removable battery that has a capacity of 3000mAh. Along with the image, some specs were also outed like 4GB RAM, and three storage variants 32/64/128GB.

Moving on, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ specs were also revealed via AnTuTu. According to the information Galaxy Note 5 scored 69,702 and Galaxy S6 edge+ (with model number SM-6928F) scored 68,345. AnTuTu reveals that the Galaxy Note 5 features 5.7-inch QHD display with the resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, Exynos 7420 processor clocked at 2.1GHz, 4G LPDDR4 RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front shooter and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is said to feature 5.5-inch display with 2K resolution, octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front shooter.

The final leak comes from a Chinese media with the full spec sheets of Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. As per the leaked spec sheet the Galaxy Note 5 carries the model number SM-N9200 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ has the model number SM-G9280.

The Galaxy Note 5 features 5.7-inch QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) display with pixel density 515ppi. It will be powered by an Exynos 7420 SoC paired with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and Mali-T760 GPU. On-board storage is 32GB and there is 16-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front shooter. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The Galaxy S6 edge+ on the other hand will come with 5.5-inch display boasting 2K resolution with 534ppi pixel density. Other features include Exynos 7420 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, Mali T760 GPU, 32GB on-board storage, 16-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front facing camera.

Notably, all the specs, leaks and images of Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ correspond with each other, most of them may be true, however since these details have surfaced from unofficial channels, it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Specifications

 

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 w/ specs, Galaxy S6 edge+ press renders leaked

Samsung has scheduled its next 'Galaxy Unpacked' event for August 13 in New York. Expected are the launch of two Galaxy Premium smartphones, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5.

Now, we have been treated to what appears to be the official press renders of Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5, courtesy of Evan Blass, known as @evleaks. The press renders give out a clear look at the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 and its S Pen. The popular leakster also shared some of the specs of Galaxy Note 5.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will have a 5.7-inch QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) Super AMOLED display and will be powered by Exynos 7420 SoC (4x2.1GHz+4x1.5GHz). Other features include 4GB RAM, 32GB On-board storage, 16-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera.Unfortunately there will be no microSD card slot. That's all @evleaks had to share. Galaxy Note 5 is expected to support USB Type-C Port and pack 4100mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is similar to Galaxy S6 edge, but has a 5.7-inch screen. It comes with hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor, 32GB internal storage, microSD card slot, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, 5-megapixel front camera, 3000mAh battery and USB Type-C port. A recent import data revealed that the Galaxy S6 edge+ will have 16-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.6" sensor. The 32GB base model is rumored to be priced 799.99 Euro (Rs. 56,000).

The Galaxy Unpacked event will take place at Alice Trullu Hall, Lincoln Center, New York on August 13 at 11:00am ET (8:30pm IST) and will also be live-streamed on Samsung's YouTube channel.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 rumored release date could be August 12

Update : SamMobile reports that Galaxy Note 5 will be unveiled alongside Galaxy S6 edge+ on August 12. Both will launch in South Korea on August 21 and not August 12.

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Note series flagship every year at IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. But this year that will not happen as the company will introduce the new Galaxy Note early in mid-August.

Digitimes citing sources at Taiwan-based telecom carriers reported that the Galaxy Note 5 will be unveiled on August 12 in New York and followed by August 14 release in major markets. Last week WSJ also reported that the Galaxy Note 5 will be introduced in mid-August. Analyst believe that this move is is an attempt to beat Apple's forthcoming iPhone devices which are expected to hit the market in mid-September.

The report further reveals some of the specs of Galaxy Note 5 which include 5.7-inch 2K curved touchscreen, 14nm Exynos 7422 processor and wireless quick charging support.

SamMobile recently claimed that, Samsung Insider confirmed that Galaxy Note 5 will pack 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. The device is also will come with USB Type C port. Unfortunately the Note 5 is said to come without a microSD card slot. It will sport 20-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front facing camera. It comes with a choice of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB internal storage, there may also be a 256GB options, as the device has no microSD card slot.

Source: Digitimes | Via: PhoneArena