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Galaxy Note 5 launch reportedly set for August 13
July 26, 2025
Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy Note 5andGalaxy S6 Edge Plussmartphones have leaked a lot over the past few weeks but unlike most smartphone launches, the rumours don’t seem to conflict too much. One thing that has been accepted as almost-fact is that the Samsung will defer away from its usualIFArelease schedule to launch its new handsets early and get a jump onApple’s upcoming iPhone 6 refresh.
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We’ve previously heard that the Galaxy Note 5 couldmake its launch on August 12thwith a release a few days later on August 21 and a new report from theKorean mediahas seemingly confirmed this, although suggests that the launch will take place on August 13 in New York City. The reason for the change? According toBusinessKorea,
The report goes on to also confirm that theGalaxy Note 5will be joined by theGalaxy S6 Edge Plusat the event, with Samsung eager to release both to the market before Apple has even announced its new devices. Both smartphones will bear resemblance both theGalaxy Note 4(in size) andGalaxy S6/S6 Edge(in design and specs) as Samsung aims to deliver an unique big-screen smartphone experience.
[related_videos align=”right” type=”custom” videos=”593589,570073,535686,533062″] Based on previous leaks, it’s suggested that the Galaxy Note 5 will have a 5.7 inchQuad HDSuper AMOLEDdisplay and will be powered by an Exynos 7422 processor with4GB RAM, 32/64/128GB storage and a 16MP rear camera withOIS. The Note 5 will also gain a redesigned S-Pen stylus that will more closely resemble an actual pen and this will be one of the biggest differences between the Note 5 and the S6 Edge Plus as the latter won’t come with theS-Pen.
[related_videos title=”Galaxy S6 / Edge in video:” align=”left” type=”custom” videos=”623586,614646,605763,601595,597349,593588″]Instead of making this year’s large curved screen phablet a successor to theGalaxy Note Edge, Samsung have modelled the handset after theGalaxy S6 Edge. As such, the curved phablet will have a dual curved display and very similar specs to the Note 5 save for a slightly inferiorExynos 7420 processorand 3GB RAM (instead of 4GB).
Both smartphones look set to launch in just a few short weeks inNew YorkandSamsungwill likely have a few more surprises in store for us (as the company always does). Its first round screen smartwatch – theSamsung Gear A– is expected to be one of the products announced alongside the two handsets and is likely to run on thecompany’s Tizen platform, including an all-new UI designed for round devices.
What do you think of the latest information on theGalaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus? Will you be buying one? What’s your opinion on Samsung decision to bring the launch forward? Let us know your views down below guys!ds
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