Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
Price$35$642
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging15W15W
RAM (max)3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.6 in
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)175 g174 g
ReleasedOct 2014Nov 2014
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos is ahead on screen size. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSuper AMOLED
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm² (~74.2% screen-to-body ratio)5.6 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)1600 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD+) + 160 pixels for edge screen (~524 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 3
FeaturesMulti-touch—

Platform

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
OSAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420Adreno 420

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 128GB)
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
Single16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
Single3.7 MP, f/1.93.7 MP, f/1.9
Video1440p@30fps1440p@30fps
Features—Dual video call, Auto HDR

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
TypeLi-IonLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Capacity3000 mAh—
RemovableYes—
ChargingFast charging 15W, Quick Charge 2.015W wired (Quick Charge 2.0)

Body

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
Dimensions153.5 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)
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)174 g (6.14 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame—
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Micro-SIM
FeaturesS Pen stylus—

Comms

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes (IR LED)
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTGmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Radio—No

Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 DuosSamsung Galaxy Note Edge
AnnouncedOctober 20142014, September 3
StatusAvailable. Released October 2014Released 2014, November

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge — 175 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos versus 174 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge — Oct 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos or the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 7/10.

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