Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: Four of a kind

10 October 2014
From an oddball that everyone was laughing at to becoming one of the most important Samsung announcement of the year – the Note series got to a place where now everyone else wants to be in too, including Apple...

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  • Anonymous
  • nCh
  • 10 Oct 2014

Hope that most readers here saw the benchmarks. Whether a fan or not, one cannot deny the powerful performance of iPhone 6 Plus, especially to those who like to call iPhones toys.

That being said, I think the contender for Android king may have just revealed itself. The Meizu MX4, if it can produce and distribute enough, may scare Samsung as the new Android phablet king.

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    • Jovan
    • XMF
    • 10 Oct 2014

    As expected, amazing piece of tech. O and that basemark X benchmark! Even with over twice the resolution, this beast still managed to beat the 6 plus in gaming! That's just insane.

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      • AnonD-309127
      • 3Jn
      • 10 Oct 2014

      Great review guys, I pre-ordered this as soon as it was made available, should of had it today but for the delay here in the UK. This almost makes up for it, really happy to hear about the way it feels in the hand (from many reviews), and I'm pleased to hear about a slightly less obtrusive touch whiz (though it never really bothered me anyways), all together it seems to be probably the best phone samsung has made, this has just added to the anticipation.

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        • Gibby
        • Ixj
        • 10 Oct 2014

        Anonymous, 10 Oct 2014An unbiased review. Great to see in this world of Apple lov... moreHere here!
        Good job GSMA :)

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          • Dododo
          • THh
          • 10 Oct 2014

          AnonD-317910, 10 Oct 2014Yeah, it has upgraded software and works good on s5 now n4s... moreGood to know, thanks.

          I probably will not end up with Samsung, but have been keeping an eye on Meizu's MX4 Pro, which is supposed to have a fingerprint sensor of good quality.

          Good to have competition :)

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            • Anonymous
            • pJE
            • 10 Oct 2014

            An unbiased review. Great to see in this world of Apple loving site unable to write a review with clarity and favouritism. GSM ARENA IS THE BEST IMPARTIAL WEBSITE GOING. KUDOS TO YOU GUYS

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              • AnonD-317910
              • kEB
              • 10 Oct 2014

              Dododo, 10 Oct 2014My bad. I had the S5 for less than a week, never had the No... moreYeah, it has upgraded software and works good on s5 now n4s is Mich improved

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                • AnonD-317910
                • kEB
                • 10 Oct 2014

                AnonD-317910, 10 Oct 2014Same gap as on old sammy phneaPhone

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                  • Dododo
                  • THh
                  • 10 Oct 2014

                  AnonD-317910, 10 Oct 2014Note 3does not have a fingerprint sensor, S5 was only on... moreMy bad. I had the S5 for less than a week, never had the Note, just played with it at the office.

                  I was referring to the S5 fingerprint slider.

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                    • AnonD-317910
                    • kEB
                    • 10 Oct 2014

                    AnonD-209094, 10 Oct 2014LOL at the gap, ahaha, Samsung fans really swallow anything... moreSame gap as on old sammy phnea

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                      • AnonD-317910
                      • kEB
                      • 10 Oct 2014

                      Dododo, 10 Oct 2014Samsung seems to have dialed down the processing on the Not... moreActually that is post processing, if you switch camera apps,that blurryness goes away, been that way for several notes.

                      The Samsung camera app is not the best for photo taking on android, better off with third party

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                        • AnonD-209094
                        • Kg%
                        • 10 Oct 2014

                        LOL at the gap, ahaha, Samsung fans really swallow anything.

                        ANYWAY, the camera bump must be listed as a disadvantage, since the iPhone 6 review did.

                        And oh, region lock is not a disadvantage???

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                          • AnonD-317910
                          • kEB
                          • 10 Oct 2014

                          Dododo, 10 Oct 2014What's with the really stupid comments? The Note 4 camer... moreNote 3does not have a fingerprint sensor,

                          S5 was only one before note4 and alpha I believe

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                            • Dododo
                            • THh
                            • 10 Oct 2014

                            AnonD-66693, 10 Oct 2014While the iPhone 6 plus can easily bend? No thx. What's with the really stupid comments?

                            The Note 4 camera is improved compared to the previous generation Note, but not near the iPhone 6 Plus quality.

                            The fingerprint unlock experience on the Note 3 was hit or miss, I hope this one is better. The iPhone has a pretty much perfect fingerprint sensor.

                            These are the important things for me.

                            Yes, I do have a 6 Plus, but if the Note 4 was better, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But at a first glance, it's better than the Note 3, but still inferior than the iPhone.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • swb
                              • 10 Oct 2014

                              The review was worth of waiting, thank you! I,m totally waiting for my pre-ordered Note 4 arrival. 24th October in Finland.

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                                • AnonD-317910
                                • kEB
                                • 10 Oct 2014

                                Anonymous, 10 Oct 2014Far too bad stereo crosstalk! If I am to buy a this expensi... moreThe note 4 has great converters and supports stereo headphones wired and Bluetooth.

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                                  • AnonD-317910
                                  • kEB
                                  • 10 Oct 2014

                                  Heads up on page 2, caption says "no camera shutter button" the Samsung camera app gives you the choice between shutter, zoom, and other options for the volume rocker when camera app is open

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                                    • AnonD-182297
                                    • 6Pk
                                    • 10 Oct 2014

                                    Superb phone......impressive battery life with that resolution....really very nice phablet

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                                      • No Fan Boy...!
                                      • 7t5
                                      • 10 Oct 2014

                                      Dododo, 10 Oct 2014Samsung seems to have dialed down the processing on the Not... moreAre you kidding me...?
                                      That iPhone 6+ camera is nowhere near Note 4...!

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                                        • AnonD-66693
                                        • uRF
                                        • 10 Oct 2014

                                        AnonD-79768, 10 Oct 2014"Still, all things considered, the Galaxy Note 4 marks... moreYour comment already acted as a catalyst for debate.