Samsung’s innovative Note Edge, a Galaxy Note smartphone phone that has a curved edge screen which dominates the right side of the phone, is now available in the Philippines but on limited stock and at a steep price: Php43,990.
The Edge shares most specifications with its sibling, the Note 4, but its Quad HD and Super AMOLED display is fractionally smaller at 5.6 inches. The main display has a 2560×1440-pixel resolution, while the curved screen has 160 pixels. Compared to the Note 4, the Edge’s battery has a lesser 3000 milliamp-hour rating.
Powered by a 2.7 Ghz Quad Core processor, the Galaxy Note Edge runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat) and features a premium metal frame.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Quick access from the edge
The device’s curved edge is not only for aesthetics. It does serve a purpose, such as providing quick access to frequently used apps, alerts, and device functionality – even when the cover is closed – all with the swipe of a thumb.
Users can also receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos without disturbing their viewing.
The Galaxy Note Edge boasts of a 16-megapixel rear facing and 3.7-ega pixel front facing cameras that allow you to take great photos, including wide selfies, even in dark surroundings.
Its ultra-high quality audio lets you enjoy great music, while the advanced S Pen introduces an enhanced digital writing experience and allows you to personalize the Edge screen.
Quick tools provide access to various apps and features anytime, while the multi-window display makes seamless multitasking possible. Moreover, the Note Edge features the ultra power saving mode and a fast-charging, high capacity battery. The Note Edge also has a soft-textured back cover that offers a superior grip and enhanced durability. It comes in two colors: charcoal black and frost white.
What you’ll see when you remove the back cover.
Limited stock
Only 1,000 units will be made available for pre-ordering until February 15, 2015 from any Samsung Experience Store nationwide.
The unit comes with a free flip cover worth Php 1,499.00; an extended warranty that covers two years; and free content and services including one season pass to any available TV Series on Seasons, free bookings for three rides from GrabTaxi; and five complimentary passes to a special movie bundle from Blink.
Customers can pre-order their Samsung Galaxy Note Edge sets using three payment modes: cash, straight card payment, or through a zero interest installment scheme over an 18-month period for BPI and local Citibank credit card holders.
You can also trade in any phone and tablet and the appraised value (maximum of Php10,000) will be deducted from the Edge’s price.
The units will be released through Samsung Experience Stores where it was purchased starting March 7 until 60 days from start of claiming period.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Product Specifications
Network
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G (HSPA＋ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G(LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps)
*May differ by country and carrier.
AP
2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Display
5.6 inch (141.9mm) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440 + 160)
OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Camera
Rear Facing: 16 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Smart OIS
Front Facing: 3.7 Mega pixel camera with f1.9
Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More, Dual Camera
Front Facing Camera : Selfie, Wide Selfie
Video
Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8, Recording & Playback: up to UHD
Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC
Ultra High Quality Audio (~192KHz, 24 bit) support
S Pen Optimized Features
Air Command: Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip, Smart Select,
S Note, Photo note, Direct Pen Input
Additional Features
Multi Window
Ultra Power Saving Mode
Voice Recorder (Normal Mode, Interview Mode, Meeting Mode, Voice Memo)
Download Booster
S Health 3.5
Dynamic Lock Screen
Briefing
Edge screen UX : Revolving Interaction, Immersive apps(Camera, Video, S Note),
Ticker board, Express me, Quick Tools, Night Clock, etc
Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe
GPS / GLONASS / Beidou
NFC, Bluetooth® v 4.1 (BLE)
ANT+
IR LED (Remote Control), USB2.0, MHL 3.0
MirrorLink Certified™ (v1.1)
Sensor
Gesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB, IR-LED
Proximity, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Finger Scanner, UV, Heart Rate Monitoring, SpO2 (Dependent on market)
Memory
32GB Internal memory ＋ microSD slot (up to 128GB)
3GB RAM
Dimension
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3mm, 174g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 3,000 mAh, Fast Charging (Adaptive Fast Charging & Quick Charging 2.0)
