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Galaxy Note 5
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Sorry but looks like two new rumours state the Note 5 WILL have a Micro SD card slot, although it may be the dual SIM version possibly:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dual...-may-include-a-microSD-slot-after-all_id72402
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Midd...-Galaxy-Note-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge_id72403
In the Middle East, the Jarir Bookstore has posted listings for both the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. While neither listing included a photo, the specs for each model were posted. This would be a good time to remind you to head over to your pantry so that you can take this story with the proverbial grain of salt. If you're on a salt-restricted diet, a pinch of Mrs. Dash will do just fine.
According to the listing for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the device will feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. Under the hood is the Exynos 7422 SoC, which includes an octa-core CPU. 4GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB/64GB of native storage. Yes Virginia, there is a 128GB capacity microSD slot on the Note 5 for those requiring additional memory. A rear-facing 16MP camera is on board, along with a 5MP front-facing shooter. A 4100mAh battery powers the phablet, which has Android 5.1 pre-installed. The Galaxy Note 5 will be available in black or gold. Weighing in at 169 grams, the device measures 7.6mm thick.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will also feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Exynos 7420 SoC will power the handset with an octa-core CPU and the Mali-T760 MP8 GPU. 4GB of RAM inside. 32GB/64GB of internal storage is inside and the back to front camera combo is 16MP/5MP. A 3000mAh battery keeps the engines humming, and Android 5.1 is pre-installed. Under expansion slot the listing says Not Specified, so don't count on expandable memory. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is 6.9mm thin and weighs 156 grams.Pricingfor both devices was not listed. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will be officially unveiled on August 13th and the Unpacked event in New York City.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dual...-may-include-a-microSD-slot-after-all_id72402
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Midd...-Galaxy-Note-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge_id72403
In the Middle East, the Jarir Bookstore has posted listings for both the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. While neither listing included a photo, the specs for each model were posted. This would be a good time to remind you to head over to your pantry so that you can take this story with the proverbial grain of salt. If you're on a salt-restricted diet, a pinch of Mrs. Dash will do just fine.
According to the listing for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the device will feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. Under the hood is the Exynos 7422 SoC, which includes an octa-core CPU. 4GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB/64GB of native storage. Yes Virginia, there is a 128GB capacity microSD slot on the Note 5 for those requiring additional memory. A rear-facing 16MP camera is on board, along with a 5MP front-facing shooter. A 4100mAh battery powers the phablet, which has Android 5.1 pre-installed. The Galaxy Note 5 will be available in black or gold. Weighing in at 169 grams, the device measures 7.6mm thick.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will also feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Exynos 7420 SoC will power the handset with an octa-core CPU and the Mali-T760 MP8 GPU. 4GB of RAM inside. 32GB/64GB of internal storage is inside and the back to front camera combo is 16MP/5MP. A 3000mAh battery keeps the engines humming, and Android 5.1 is pre-installed. Under expansion slot the listing says Not Specified, so don't count on expandable memory. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is 6.9mm thin and weighs 156 grams.Pricingfor both devices was not listed. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will be officially unveiled on August 13th and the Unpacked event in New York City.
That is according to one website.
There is plenty of evidence to support what I stated. I hope your right, but we will see Thursday.
Also, little bro claims a new tablet with a spen will be announced as well.
There is plenty of evidence to support what I stated. I hope your right, but we will see Thursday.
Also, little bro claims a new tablet with a spen will be announced as well.
^ now we have some interesting rumours 
. some Chinese dual sim devices have the capability to use one of the sim slots for expandable storage instead of a sim. Battery is also very different on that rumour ... The actual unveiling can't come soon enough so we can finally lay to rest the speculation.
If it Note 5 does get those - I'd certainly look at it instead of side-grading to the S6e+ later in the year
However folks who have likewise had hands on time with both are stating categorically they have no MicroSD on either - so remain cautiously skeptical. (Even phone arena themselves are skeptical).
. some Chinese dual sim devices have the capability to use one of the sim slots for expandable storage instead of a sim. Battery is also very different on that rumour ... The actual unveiling can't come soon enough so we can finally lay to rest the speculation.If it Note 5 does get those - I'd certainly look at it instead of side-grading to the S6e+ later in the year
However folks who have likewise had hands on time with both are stating categorically they have no MicroSD on either - so remain cautiously skeptical. (Even phone arena themselves are skeptical).
That would be great, but unfortunately Tizen isn't ready for Prime Time. Sammy has got the right plan though. Develop the heck out of it in the budget market. And it definitely looks promising as a new OS.
Ah, don't go by the number of websites, as they will all copy each other, instead go by the number of sources reporting the rumour.
Good point.
I absolutely believe my brother....but if the hybrid dual sim/ext. as card rumor is true...maybe he could have missed it.
I hope the rumor of a Micro sd card, 4000+ ma battery, etc is true.
Your brothers take is also very much echoed by a number of people over on XDA who claim to have similar hands on with both devices too.
Samsung do have a history of releasing dual sim versions in very select territories so the rumour may have some truth, however they likely would not be releasing the dual sim version in USA or most of Europe - just as previous.
It's the 4100 mAh battery that holds interest however as the S6e & Note 5 share so many specs internally I do think they would pack same battery in both devices or at least very similar - 3,000 v 4100 is a considerable difference and seems very suspect. I think it's more likely both 5.7" devices will have same battery capacity.
Interesting rumor about the dual-sim variant being able to take a micro SD as other devices can. I've had Chinese dual SIM Notes (2 and 4) and they had around 200mAh lesser battery than the western counterpart.
Add much as I'd like to see the second slot being SIM or Micro SD, it'd somewhat ruin any need to get additional built-in memory so might not be aligned with Samsung's play for profits on internal storage. Some recent Chinese phones have dual SIM but not the option for Micro SD (Xiaomi Note and Mi 4i spring to mind). Others like Oppo and Vivo have implemented it, though.
I guess it's wait and see but I'm leaning towards them being only sold with built-in memory options akin to the S6. Hope I'm wrong!
Add much as I'd like to see the second slot being SIM or Micro SD, it'd somewhat ruin any need to get additional built-in memory so might not be aligned with Samsung's play for profits on internal storage. Some recent Chinese phones have dual SIM but not the option for Micro SD (Xiaomi Note and Mi 4i spring to mind). Others like Oppo and Vivo have implemented it, though.
I guess it's wait and see but I'm leaning towards them being only sold with built-in memory options akin to the S6. Hope I'm wrong!
I sure hope the rumors of MicroSD slot and 4100mAh battery are true, as I do want the Note 5, will be great to have an Exynos powered Samsung again with the Wolfson DAC handling the audio beautifully. If it doesn't have MicroSD though, then I may skip and just hold on to my Note 4 which continues to run great.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-and-s6-edge-plus-get-hands-on-treatment.html
No microSD slot and S6 Edge + is 5.7"
No microSD slot and S6 Edge + is 5.7"
Just read this post on XDA... I think massive shovel of salt is required...
But if and emphasis on IF in a jack and beanstalk believability (sounds like a faery tale) way, then it would be a terrible move ....
But if and emphasis on IF in a jack and beanstalk believability (sounds like a faery tale) way, then it would be a terrible move ....
jaaystott;62237236 said:
Actually just checking ... There may be more to it
http://bgr.com/2015/07/15/galaxy-note-5-vs-iphone-6s-plus-release-date/
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/07/14/exclusive-no-galaxy-note-5-for-europe-at-launch/
If true that it won't be coming or even delayed even by a few months it would be terrible news for European users.
I'm still highly doubtful as why would you have a launch event in London and then say "oh those two things you came for - well your only getting one for now.." It would be marketing Hari-Kari
http://bgr.com/2015/07/15/galaxy-note-5-vs-iphone-6s-plus-release-date/
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/07/14/exclusive-no-galaxy-note-5-for-europe-at-launch/
If true that it won't be coming or even delayed even by a few months it would be terrible news for European users.
I'm still highly doubtful as why would you have a launch event in London and then say "oh those two things you came for - well your only getting one for now.." It would be marketing Hari-Kari
Not very exciting but this is a leaked photo of the box for the Note 5..
The reverse of the box is more interesting...
Basically everything we expected. No micro SD.
No battery capacity revealed on box either. If it was 4100mAh you'd expect them to reveal that proudly on the box...
Basically everything we expected. No micro SD.
No battery capacity revealed on box either. If it was 4100mAh you'd expect them to reveal that proudly on the box...
I bet you anything there will be a dual SIM version and it WILL take SD cards, because other phones already do that. But none of them will come to the West officially and you'll have to import them or find someone who will. We don't use dual SIM's for one thing.
I think you are right. Samsung and other OEMs have released dual sim phones in the past. But only for very specific markets and typically not North America.
From here:
http://pocketnow.com/2015/08/09/galaxy-note-5-leak-2
It looks kinda thick, so will be interesting to see exactly what size battery it does have.
http://pocketnow.com/2015/08/09/galaxy-note-5-leak-2
It looks kinda thick, so will be interesting to see exactly what size battery it does have.