Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 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 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Price | ₹8,999 | ₹7,916 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,220 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 176 g | 174 g |
| Released | Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) | 1600 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD+) + 160 pixels for edge screen (~524 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (SM-N910S/SM-N910A) or Exynos 5433 (SM-N910C) | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 (Snapdragon) or Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) (Exynos) | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 |
| GPU | Adreno 420 (Snapdragon) or Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos) | Adreno 420 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 128GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Single | 3.7 MP, f/1.9 | 3.7 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | — | Dual video call, Auto HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3220 mAh | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Charging | 15W wired, QC2 (Quick Charge 2.0) | 15W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| 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 (6.21 oz) | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | — | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes (IR LED) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Announced | 2014, September 03 | 2014, September 3 |
| Status | Available. Released 2014, October | Released 2014, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 — 3,220 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge — 176 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 versus 174 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge — Oct 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 7/10.
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