Galaxy Note Edge was announced on the very same day when the Galaxy Note was announced. The Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 revealed a new high-end variant of the Galaxy Note that comes with a very unique display screen.

Galaxy Note Edge Release Date in US and UK

The Galaxy Note Edge release date for US has not been announced officially. A Galaxy Note Edge model has been known to clear the FCC filings earlier in September. Yet another variant of Galaxy Note Edge was spotted passing Bluetooth certifications. This device has a model number of SM-N915G. When a device passes FCC and Bluetooth certifications, it is imminent that the device is going to release soon.

Note 4 models have also known to clear these filings and it is scheduled to hit the market in October. However, there has been no official announcement on the Galaxy Note Edge release date in the US.

Interestingly, the scenario is slightly different in the UK. One of the popular retailers in the UK named Clove has listed the Galaxy Note Edge with a price tag of £650 including VAT. Clove is scheduled to sell the Galaxy Note 4 in the week starting from October 13 with a price point of £575 including VAT.

Clove has stated that the Galaxy Note Edge stocks have not arrived and it claims that the handset is not expected to launch alongside the Note 4. The Note Edge will not be available in any of the countries of Europe except Germany. The retailer plans to purchase the Galaxy Note Edge from German retailers and resell it in the UK. Other UK retailers like Carphone Warehouse, Expansys and Handtec are also planning to sell the Note Edge and have asked interested customers to register their email addresses with them.

In Germany, the Galaxy Note Edge can be pre-ordered from Germany with a price tag of €1000. Another retailer from Germany, Notebooksbilliger has also priced the Galaxy Note Edge with the same price.

There are speculations that the Galaxy Note Edge will not be mass produced like the Note 4. Rumors have it that Samsung has plans to produce 11 million Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units. However, the same rumor reveals that the South Korean tech giant aims to ship only one million Galaxy Note Edge units.

Analysts feel that it may be a good decision by the South Korean tech giant to manufacture only one million Note Edge units. Since the Galaxy Note Edge is rumored to arrive late to the market, by the time it arrives most of the customers have purchased the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Motorola Moto X. So, one million units of Note Edge would be enough to meet the requirements of the remaining buyers.

Samsung is organizing an exhibition in Japan for eager Note Edge buyers to get a hands-on experience of the handset on Sept 18. Visitors will also get chance to try the all new Samsung Gear S smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Notable Features

Design and Display

When it comes to the looks of the Galaxy Note Edge, you will be reminded of the new Galaxy Note 4. The rear is flanked with faux leather which appears much more premium than what is available on the Galaxy Note 3. The handset is available in colors like black, gold, and bronze and pink. The edges of the Galaxy Note Edge are decked with impressive aluminum frame.

The Galaxy Note Edge is a new addition to the Note series that comes with a extra bit of screen on the right edge of the device. The Galaxy Note 4 comes with a 5.7-inch quad HD display screen which offers a display resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The Galaxy Note Edge comes with a slightly smaller display of 5.6-inch but thanks to the extra portion of screen tit supports a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. The Super AMOLED display supports a pixel count of 524ppi. It is the first handset to come with such a curved display. The curved display can show notifications and without turning on the display, you will be able to view the alert from the side of the handset.

Processor, Graphics, RAM and Storage

The Galaxy Note Edge is powered by the very same processor that lies under the hood of the Galaxy Note 4. The Snapdragon 805 chipset comprises of the Krait 450 quad-core processor that delivers a clocking speed of 2.7GHz.

It also comes with Adreno 420 graphics. Like the Note 4, it is also housed with a 3GB RAM. The Galaxy Note Edge is available in two storage variants of 32GB and 64GB. The external storage can support up to 128GB of microSD.

Unique Features

There are plenty of unique features on the Galaxy Note Edge. Apart from the curved display, it is comprised of the trademark S-Pen stylus which is smarter and more intuitive than all the previous S-Pens. The lower edge of the S-Pen can be detached and users can use either the rubber tip or plastic tip to write or draw on the Note’s screen.

The Multi-Window feature allows you to run two apps on the same screen by dividing the screen into two halves. You can minimize a running app to a small icon. There are numerous sensors of the Note Edge. However, the most notable ones include the fingerprint sensor and health sensors like heart rate, UV and SpO2 sensor.

Camera, Connectivity and Battery

The Galaxy Note Edge comes loaded with a whopping 16MP camera at the rear side. It is packed with features like simultaneous high-definition video and photo shooting, 2160p video recording at 30fps, OIS, autofocus and LED flash. The frontal camera of 3.7MP is capable of shooting 1080p videos at 30fps. The camera has been built to shoot topnotch quality selfies.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the Galaxy Not Edge features the usual connectivity features. It is fitted with Cat. 6 LTE modem that is capable of delivering faster download speeds. The Note is packed with a 3000mAh battery that is equipped with features like fast charging technology and the ultra power saving mode, that are also available with the Galaxy Note 4.

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Karen Jackson has always been passionate about technology. All the way through high-school she immersed herself in computers and web-design. Her ambitious nature helped her become a pro in Adobe Photoshop only by watching online videos and working with the program herself. This is also the program that she mostly uses in the creation of websites at her work-place. Technological innovation and gadgets that push the boundaries of what we are comfortable with have always fascinated her, so expect to see some weird gadget reviews coming from her.