Maybe....good point though. I wonder if they have benchmarks between 32 and 64bit systems? I wonder if there are any performance gains?
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_alpha-review-1114p3.php
64bit Exynos 5430 in the galaxy alpha seems amazing.. And note 4 uses the even better 5433
64bit Exynos 5430 in the galaxy alpha seems amazing.. And note 4 uses the even better 5433
Even if it wouldn't matter for the end user right now, there have to be devices with 64 bit for developers to start making apps for it, it just doesn't work the other way around. But yes for the buyer it doesn't matter, unless... Isn't Android L designed to use 64 bit too? With a good implementation of the 64bit compiler, newly compiled apps could benefit from it, from day one.
Anyhow, 64 bit is important for Samsung marketing wise. They market their products in a way like : "Hey Apple is great, but we are just as great (same features) and a step beyond (even more features)" ("The next big thing is already here" comes to mind). The iPhone being 64 bit is a problem for them, because they are lacking behind in this case. (Even though the technical advantage for now is small).
To make this clear: I'm not saying they NEED to step up to 64 bit, I say the WANT to, because of this.
I don't want to make this about Apple and Samsung.....
My comments were strictly about using 64bit versus 32. While 64bit might be the way things will go down the road. I am not sure there are enough apps out there right now that can utilize 64 architecture. There has been enough time now for developers to optimize apps for 64bit but I am not sure that is done yet. I do agree that Samsung wants to keep pace with what Apple does.....they are the leader in the mobile phone space.
I wonder if benchmarks show a performance gain for 64bit?
Me neither, I wasn't even saying Samsung is doing something bad or so, just wanted to say that Samsung might not care that much about it being already necessary, but that it's important for their marketing.
Found some ARM v8 Benchmark released by ARM itself:
Same process means the CPU is built nearly the same, apart from being 64 bit. So there is a significant boost. On top (not in this diagram, but in the (german) article in that I've found it) the new processor generation is going to be less power consuming.
Nice find! It will even get better once developer get their apps optimized for 64bit architecture!
Nice link.
Looks like amazing gpu performance combined with the 720p screen
Did not realize the alpha had new latest gen processor
The Apha might turn out to be pretty good performer......Nice link.
Looks like amazing gpu performance combined with the 720p screen
Did not realize the alpha had new latest gen processor
seeing the alpha does make me wonder if the metal look will now be the future of the devices and see if it starts with the flagships like the note. Or if the metal look is just to have a different option.
As long as it has a removeable back i don't mind which the alpha I think does.
As long as it has a removeable back i don't mind which the alpha I think does.
Nice link.
Looks like amazing gpu performance combined with the 720p screen
Did not realize the alpha had new latest gen processor
This a perfect example of why excessive display resolution can be counter productive. Can't believe I'm gonna say this but for once, maybe Samsung didn't shoot themselves in the foot and are onto something with the Alpha.
I don't want it! I want my plastic removable back and micro SD card slot.
I hope this is not the direction for future Samsung devices, especially omitting the SD card slot.
Yes that's it! I knew I had read something about the screen technology. So it's not amoled but oled?
Those are just concept photoshops not the real deal.
The real pictures are the one in your website links.
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/08/21...es-16mp-side-touch-wide-selfie-and-much-more/
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Camera Features 16MP, Side Touch, Wide Selfie, and much more.
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Camera Features 16MP, Side Touch, Wide Selfie, and much more.
Overall it looks like the best smartphone to date, but man, that size... Give me all those specs in a smaller size (say G2 size) and I'd be all over it.
I can't see myself carrying around a phablet all the time comfortably.
You get used to the size. Always fit fine in my pockets but at nearly 6'4 with big hands I suppose it's easier for me
This a perfect example of why excessive display resolution can be counter productive. Can't believe I'm gonna say this but for once, maybe Samsung didn't shoot themselves in the foot and are onto something with the Alpha.
You mean APPLE right?
Isn't APPLE the one that doesn't chase spec sheet numbers for the sake of it? Aren't they the ones who's release is right around the corner and are the target for Samsung in the release of the Alpha?
I'll admit, I'm impressed by the benchmarks. Glad they packed in a top of the line processor. Honestly, if this were Samsung's flagship offering for 2014, I'd feel differently about it. It would look like Samsung has finally figured out that higher numbers don't necessarily mean better. But alas, their timing just looks like they are trying to beat Apple at their own game and seems to show a lack of confidence in the GS5 (which still hasn't topped the almost year old 5S in sales).
Though the device still runs TouchWiz....and I've yet to see anything that says TW has seen a major overhaul.
Give TW a major redesign (more consistent design language across all menus and drop the gimmicks and bloat) and replace that horrible bandaid backing with something different (doesn't NECESSARILY have to be metal) and they'd have themselves a winner.....should be their next flagship IMO.
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Can someone explain "Side Touch" to me? What's the point? Does Apple or Nokia have a patent on using the volume up button as the shutter? Seems like a waste of space adding a dedicated sensor that only works in one of the camera modes....
I do want to add that the Note series is evidence Samsung CAN innovate. I give them a ton of credit for essentially creating the phablet niche and it has since grown into its own market. In my mind this is really the one thing Samsung has done on its own and well - the S-Pen is innovative and it would seem there is a decent contingent out there who are game to carry around a 5.5"+ smartphone so they can get all the power a device that large can pack in.
I'm excited to see where competition takes them. Up until recently, Samsung was the only player in this space - although still dominant, offerings like the Lumia 1520, G3 Phablet and the rumored 5.5" iPhone should make for some interesting competition in the coming years.
If only it didn't run TouchWiz, I might have given it a shot at some point. But alas, if there does end up being an iOS-run phablet option, that will be the one I choose to test the phablet-waters with.
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I'm very excited!! I'm definitely keen to check out the iPhone 6 but most likely will get the note 4. I miss my note 3 so bad
The Cortex A15 or A7 cores that are used in Exynos 5430 and 5433 aren't 64 bit. Only Cortex A57 and A53 cores are.