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Last year, just before the launch of Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE we discussed everything It is interesting in these devices, and then to compare the characteristics after the announcement. I guess it was all down to the smallest detail. Let’s try to repeat the experience and to talk about a couple of new devices.
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Position
The Samsung changed the strategy with respect to line Note, until recently, these devices are the company believes its technology flagship, tried to bring to them the technologies that then come to other devices. Note distinctive feature line was pen stylus similar and there was not the competition, including from Apple. Zest, which did not use every day, but from time to time, she was comfortable.
The output pair S6 / S6 EDGE has shown that many people are suddenly perceived as a breakthrough design EDGE, the company there was a shortage EDGE, had to urgently run a factory for the production of curved screens. Novelty design EDGE do a disservice to the usual S6. Despite the lower cost, the people chose the older model, albeit with a worse ergonomics.
The Samsung decided to change the strategy in pairs Note / EDGE in a similar way, but only to prepare better not to run a deficit on the unit with curved edges. If ever there was a leader of the autumn Note, that in 2015 it will not happen – at the forefront S6 EDGE Plus. This company is pushing the story of the S6, and the fact that the model EDGE Plus can be done cheaper than the Note 5. This approach also fits well into a confrontation with Apple – S6 EDGE Plus is opposed to one in one iPhone 6s Plus, any differences they have with in terms of price will not be. Even the name of the models the same, that looks directly copying the style Apple, although it should be noted that the name of Plus, Samsung has used on older models. Then the company copies itself soon.
Studies that Samsung held in several countries show that the stylus in the line Note is not used very often. As I see it, this is partly true, but on those rare occasions when it is used, is no substitute for it is not, and can not be. The uniqueness of this proposal in the absence of peers, the company was able to make chips that no one else has. Now inside the Samsung no understanding of how to further develop the stylus, and whether to do it. In the line of tablet stylus randomly appear in different models, for example, Tab A one tablet received it, but no prefix Note he does not have.
Because of this, and the fact that the price of Note 5 higher than the S6 EDGE Plus, the bet is placed not on the line Note. The first model is the main machine is not in this series. This is an important difference in the positioning as virtually Samsung believe that the market needed a smartphone with an unusual design and large screen sizes. And its performance can be quite typical, they are secondary to consumers in this segment.
Is this true? The issue is extremely controversial, since the mechanistic approach someone may well count. In my opinion, here it is necessary to take into account the fact that the line of technology enthusiasts Note perceived as something that has no analogues. Usually this line smartphones overtook their time for a year and a half, showing a huge advance in performance, technical solutions for the future. The fact that in 2015 this line make a niche, looks strange and unusual. When I say that it will be a niche, I mean the minimum availability in sales channels, limited batch for those countries where the device will be presented. In Russia, the start of sales of Note 5 in 2015 is unlikely, and if the model appears in the winter 2015/2016 year, branded retail and in small quantities. A similar approach in other countries.
The second blow – this functionality. Note If the old habit introduces new possibilities, from the S6 EDGE Plus, nothing happens (conditionally and with reservations). It turns out that the name of the S6 EDGE Plus as accurately describes a device that is a model with a small set of differences, the main one of which becomes diagonal. Let’s look at the basic characteristics of models to understand what they are and how they work.
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The design and materials
Both models are completely similar to the look of their prototypes in the face Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE – metal frame, the side edge of the metal and glass, to cover the screen, and the rear seatback. Fully folding design, no replaceable battery.
If the model Plus it does not cause any problems, then Note 5 looks like a big step backwards. Note The line was not always the mass, it is the flagship sets the pace in technology, and the abandonment of some of them look silly. Why clean your benefits before the iPhone and make it like there? I do not understand.
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Memory, memory card, chipset
Built-in memory starts at 32 GB (available to the user with about 23 GB), will also be a model in the 64 and 128 GB. Given that, unlike from Apple, the Samsung can not make the same time all the models on the market, supplying large amounts of memory later, but rather the lack of.
Plus model has no support for memory cards in any of its variants. For some operators Note 5 card there, but such models are not available on the free market, they are tied exclusively to the operating networks. Why should abandon the memory card in the flagship, I do not understand. Feeling that this decision is made by analogy with Apple, and any meaning can not be held. This is a serious drawback for which Samsung can not praise. Especially against the background of the fact that other manufacturers of Android-smartphone on the cards are not going to give up.
Now, let’s take a look at the chipset. Plus to become the main supplier Qualcomm, Snapdragon inside 808, which is well known for other models. The choice of this chipset is logical – good performance, the lack of serious deficiencies, adequate cost.
However, the Plus will also be used and the option chipset Exynos, presumably 5433m, which will be delivered in a number of countries, including Russia. It is not clear whether the basic version of the Exynos or sale distributed equally.
In Note 5, in contrast, used Exynos 7420 (4 cores at 2.1 GHz, 4, 1.9 GHz), is a new generation chipset from Samsung, where all the components are integrated into a single chip, including LTE-modem from Samsung and other components. For such a technology of the future, but it seems that Samsung wants to limit the output of the device due to the fact that it is not confident in the work of the decision guaranteed in the outside world. I think this is one of the main reasons why the Note 5 will be available in limited quantities. Manufacturing Exynos 7420 only began in early August, the plant will come to any noticeable power only in October! This is also an explanation of the limited supply Note 5. Offset term announcement in August and try to quickly bring the model to market have created conditions. It can be argued that Note 5 has no chance of becoming widespread model and even remotely come close to the volume of sales Note 4, it did not even produce in such quantities.
The amount of RAM in the Plus – 3 GB. A typical solution is no different from what we see today. In Note 5 is the first 4 GB of memory, other organization controller, the memory faster. In theory, Note 5 through the use of solutions should be very fast machine that will set the bar for performance in synthetic tests. Same Galaxy S6 is made, in principle, it is expected from Samsung.
In both models is a fingerprint scanner, as in S6, working on touch.
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Screen
Diagonal 5.66 inch, the resolution of QHD (2560×1440 pixels). In Plus, as usual, part of the picture is eaten faces, they can be displayed on stickers different information, all similar to normal S6 EDGE, nothing radically new or unusual has been invented. Rather, it is a beautiful design, which is no other than serious difference.
Screens SuperAMOLED, covered with glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Change the maximum brightness, it increased (automatic adjustment, street work). In color reproduction, these models are somewhat similar to Galaxy Tab S2, maximize matrix, and this is the best technology there is on the market. Nothing more interesting quality screens today there is.
The software have added extra modes, adaptive mode has become advanced and includes a reading mode. Overall, it’s a good evolution of the current model. But again, to assess the screens, you will see them in your life.
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Battery
In Note 5 is the battery in 4100 mAh. With a thickness of 7.9 mm housing in this achievement. Video playback time (maximum brightness, HD hardware acceleration) easily reaches 15 hours. On average, the unit will operate for about two days with a load, but everything will depend on what and how you are doing. Ensure that the battery of the village less than a day, is almost impossible. There is a fast battery charging, then nothing changes, all similar to previous devices.
The Plus 3000 mAh battery is about, that is the unit in this aspect of the weaker. Working time is typically more for Note 4 than for modern Note 5.
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Cameras
The front camera on both models 5 megapixels, in fact, it is the same as S6. Not a bad camera, but its meaning is not to discuss the details.
The main camera is 16 megapixels, supplier module may be a number of companies, including Samsung. The same approach we see in the normal 6-kah. In stark contrast to the camera sixes here is not to look for. The picture quality has improved a bit, it is to be expected due to changes in image processing algorithms. It is expected that there will be the RAW format with one of the software updates. Just like in the TAB S2, there is a mode of creating three-dimensional models.
But for the mass consumer camera remained exactly the same, even added a few conditions for self and advanced settings. Note 5 to develop options for a 20-megapixel camera, but was abandoned, leaving it for the next model – S7.
In any case, the camera in the S6 is one of the best on the market, this means that new model does not disappoint. Another thing is that evolution will not be seen, changes are almost imperceptible. But the improvement in night mode it is necessary to test and see what has changed, in absentia, to discuss how to remove the camera at night, I will not undertake.
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Software
Inside is Android 5.1.1, shell TouchWiz. The little things that have changed in comparison with the S6, a lot, but they should pick on the menu, at first glance, all exactly the same. For example, a file manager, you can create bookmarks (submission) to your directories conveniently copy and move files between them. This evolution, some important breakthroughs there.
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The short conclusion
I have currently two smartphones – Note 4 and Galaxy S6 EDGE. For calls and correspondence – EDGE, for movies, see the mail and other work – Note. I think it is a working tool Note, I need a large diagonal of PHABLET, accustomed to the fact that it gives. And sometimes I use a pen.
For owners of Note 4 is no point in S6 EDGE Plus, in addition to the design, there is another class of device. Even a year later, it has a slightly better screen, such as a battery, about the same camera and an updated UI. But by and large, does not win in Note 4. In my view, we will see a surge in sales Note 4 to its disappearance from the market. The presence of memory cards – this is a huge plus, is also worth noting that the price of the smartphone in Russia today is particularly attractive because of the price war.
For owners S6 / S6 EDGE purchase Plus is not very interesting, because they will have about the same a set of technologies, with the exception of the screen in a larger size.
The price of the S6 EDGE Plus in Russia is unknown due to exchange rate fluctuations. At the beginning of August, it can be assumed at the level of 56 thousand rubles, but with a high probability it will be 60,000 rubles or so. It all depends on what will be the rate at the beginning of September. As you can imagine, the cost of Note 5 is slightly higher (gap of about 150-200 euros, depending on the country). It turns out that the price rises Plus in place Note and iPhone 6s Plus is similar to the cost, but the price grows Note. This also speaks in favor of what he will niche.
For a new audience in Russia S6 EDGE Plus the cost will be too high, consumers for such products is. Recall at least a thousand copies S6 EDGE in green on 89 990 rubles, it found about 300 customers, nearly one-third of these units already sold, and it took a little more than a month. But to say that in the current market conditions S6 EDGE Plus in Russia waiting with open arms, it is impossible. It will be a popular model in its segment, but with a fairly small sales that do not even come close to those of the Note 4, which is understandable. I am sure that for the iPhone 6 / 6s Plus problem will be exactly the same, the demand for these devices in Russia is minimal, even worse than Samsung. Sales of Apple’s previous PHABLET it proved it was sold much cheaper than the usual 6-ki, as demand for large machines from Apple is not.
As a final remark, I note that for those many years enjoyed a ruler Note it makes sense to wait for the new device. It is unlikely that anything will be better in the near future someone. But the trend of cuts in the functionality of multiple strain, the company can play too, so that it is to lose a loyal audience. But just in case, if there was a competitor who would do something like this, this is not yet on the horizon.
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