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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Review

Main Features

  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat|Android 5.0 Lollipop|Android 5.1.1 Lollipop|Android 6.0 Marshmallow Operating System
  • 16 MP Main Camera
  • 4 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 5.7" 1440 x 2560 pixels Super AMOLED Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection
  • 153.50 x 78.60 x 8.50 mm External Dimensions
  • 176 gr weight
  • Replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 3
  • Replaced by Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Overview

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a Android phone with 15.87MP main camera and 3.85 MP front camera. Galaxy Note 4 features a 5.7" sized Super AMOLED screen with 1440 x 2560 pixels. Samsung released Galaxy Note 4 to market in 2014

Samsung replaced the older Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with this model and later Galaxy Note 4 was replaced with Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

or try our multi-camera comparison:
Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a member of Samsung Galaxy Note series of cameras. Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite vs Galaxy Note10+ 5G vs Galaxy Note10 5G vs Galaxy Note10+ vs Galaxy Note10

Samsung Galaxy Note Series History
Model Screen Size Weight Dimensions Main Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite
>>Compare to Galaxy Note 4 		5.7" Screen 199 gr weight 163.70 x 76.10 x 8.70 mmmm 12.19MP
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G
>>Compare to Galaxy Note 4 		5.7" Screen 196 gr weight 162.33 x 77.20 x 7.90 mmmm 12.19MP
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
>>Compare to Galaxy Note 4 		5.7" Screen 168 gr weight 151.00 x 71.80 x 7.90 mmmm 12.19MP
Samsung Galaxy Note10+
>>Compare to Galaxy Note 4 		5.7" Screen 196 gr weight 162.33 x 77.20 x 7.90 mmmm 12.19MP
Samsung Galaxy Note10
>>Compare to Galaxy Note 4 		5.7" Screen gr weight 151.00 x 71.80 x 7.90 mmmm 12.19MP

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has an Overall Score of 80/100 and ranked #104 out of 1921 in Android phones, and ranked #104 out of 2026 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Now let's start with comparing Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.50 mm) Body
Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 5.7 " LCD Screen
515 DPI Crisp Screen
20 h Long Talk Time
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
Infrared
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Digital Barometer
Digital Heartrate
Fingerprint Scanning for identification

CONs
Heavy ( 176 g ) Body
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Physical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 weighs 176g and has external dimensions of 153.50 x 78.60 x 8.50 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.50mm, it has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung Galaxy Note 4, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 sports a 5.7" sized 24bit Super AMOLED main screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The width of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 screen is 2.79" and its height is 4.97", giving an Aspect ratio of 1.78.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Galaxy Note 4 is 70%.

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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a pixel density of 515ppi. With a DPI of 515, it has 194 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 515 DPI.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandSamsung
ModelGalaxy Note 4 SM
Number of SIM1
Release Date2014
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User InterfaceTouchWiz
CPUKrait 450
Max CPU Clock Speed2700 MHz
CPU Bits32 bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 420
GPU Frequency600 MHz
RAM3 GB
RAM Frequency800 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR3
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution16 MP
Front Camera Resolution4 MP
DxO Camera Sensor Score83
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Talk time20 h
Battery Capacity3220 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size5.7 "
LCD Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels
LCD DPI515
LCD TypeSuper AMOLED
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
In Display Fingerprint
Curved Screen
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 4
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory32 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortMicro USB
Bluetooth Version4.1
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight176 g
Dimensions153.50 x 78.60 x 8.50 mm
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution16 MP
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Scene mode
Video Resolution @60 fps 1080p
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Huawei Nova 5 Pro Android 9.0 Pie 48MP 171 g 6.39"
Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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