Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Charcoal Black 32GB (AT&T)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.3 x 6 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00N532FRU
• Item model number: Note 4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,622 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
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101 of 111 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Near Perfect Big Phone - Is It A Worthy Upgrade Over Your Phone? October 17, 2014

By Johnny Saigon® TOP 500 REVIEWER

I've only had a little time to use this, so this is just my general overview. For technical specifications and professional reviews, there is always "Google it."
To make this review as efficient as possible, I will do a quick run-over, and also a comparison with other phones you might be most interested in comparing it to, especially the Note 3 that it replaces, the iPhone 6 Plus, the LG G3 since it shares more than a few similarities, and even the new upcoming Note 4 Edge.

Physical:

* The Note 4 is basically a Note 3 - if you've held one before, then you'll feel right at home. It's just a smidge taller, narrower, thicker, and heavier. But the main thing you'll notice is the design difference. Looking at it straight down onto the screen side, you might not notice much, but set it down and view it on all sides and you'll see a much better difference. It's like having a same car but the 2015 version over the 2014 version - at first you don't see any difference, until you go up close and realize the little things that make it really stand out. First of all, Samsung has finally paid attention to its best aesthetic competitor HTC, and followed suit with a real aluminum metal chamfered edges, and not the fake aluminum of the Note 3. It looks great. View it from the top and bottom edges, and you'll see an even more striking design change and upgrade. View it from the top edge especially and you'll see what I mean. Here is the first Samsung with truly beautiful edges - I would have never thought I would say that!

*The very next thing you'll notice once you turn it on is the screen. the LG G3 was the first QHD screen for America from a big company, but I can say that Samsung's AMOLED has come a long way, and is now the best on the market. The color gamut, saturation, contrast and black levels have always been great, but Samsung has also come a long way in terms of color reproduction, and especially making the screen still looking great in direct sunlight - it's only been two years since the Note 2, but Samsung has made amazing progress. QHD means 2560 x 1440 resolution - 515 ppi - and Samsung's is the brightest, clearest, and best screen on the planet right now.

*Other notable improvements are:
- Processor: upgraded Exynos and Snapdragon processors depending on where you buy it, upgrade GPU for you gaming aficionados. The Note 3 was one of the fastest and most powerful for its time, and is still one of the fastest phones right now(!), and yet the Note 4 is even faster! Swiping through screens, switching between apps, running a dozen apps, playing processing-intensive games, they all feel like a breeze.
- Upgraded cameras: 16MP on the back, 3.7MP on the front(instead of 13MP and 2MP). You can now record video in 4K mode!
- The pen/stylus is now made by Wacom, the famous stylus maker. Hardware and software improvements have made it more usable than ever.
- Samsung got rid of the USB 3 charging port of the Note 3 in favor of the more universal mini-USB 2, but improvements have made it possible to charge the battery from 0%-50% in 30 minutes. The battery is 3220mAh, up from 3200 in the Note 3. Both will get you through a whole day of moderate usage with a bunch to spare. I've never had it lower than 20% remaining using it from 10am-10pm with moderate to heavy usage. What you should know if you didn't already is that the screen uses the most battery. Keep leaving it on and it will drain fast, especially if you're playing a game. Other big battery hogs are leaving your GPS radio on - even if you are not actively using it - and apps that continually access your phone - like if you set your email to instant retrieval instead of every few hours.

By itself, this phone is a beast in many senses of the word. But how does it compare with the other phones, and is it a worthy buy or upgrade?

In comparison with the iPhone 6 Plus:
If you want a giant phone, the iPhone 6 Plus is a very intriguing option. If you're an Apple person, you're going to get this phone, that's just the truth. It has a beautiful 1080p screen(a very first for Apple), it's fast, and finally Apple has a phone that all Apple lovers who have been craving for a huge phone to have. The Apple ecosystem is still superior in terms of apps and userability. On the other hand, if you like Samsung, then you should absolutely get the Note 4. Samsung now has an almost perfect big phone, and each phone from now on will only get better. You will never regret getting this phone. If you're in the neutral, then it depends on your lifestyle. If you just want a big phone for everyday use, I personally think it's easier to use Apple phones. Everything is just right there - the learning curve is not very steep(until you get into iTunes and want to export stuff, but that's another issue). But if you want more control over your phone and you're more tech savvy, there is nothing better than the Android ecosystem - it has the best of all worlds, and for those more tech savvy, it's actually easier to use than Apple phones. As a user of both ecosystems, I can attest to this personally.

In comparison with the LG G3:
I wanted to include the G3 because both share the QHD-resolution screens. But the G3 is more compact, having smaller bezels and a smaller 5.5" screen. So if you still want a big phone, but feel the Note phones were just a tad too big, then the G3 has that perfect combination. It also has one of the best screens on the market, in LCD form, has a beautiful design, and the LG quality.

In comparison with the Note 4 Edge:
Personally for me, there is no comparison - I'm going to get and use the Note 4 Edge as my main phone. It has a smaller 5.6" screen, but that curve and design makes it oh so unique - it's the most unique and best-looking phone for me by far. Some will complain that with that form factor it will be very hard to have a case that can fully protect it, but so I will just be extra careful with it.

In comparison with the Note 3:
This might be most important comparison, because you own a Note 3. Moving from the Note 2 to Note 3 was easy for me, because my Not 2 had performance issues that my Note 3 doesn't(it would slow to a crawl when too many apps are installed/used, and when your text history is too large texting crawls to a stand still), plus the 1080p screen on the Note 3 is 10x better than the 720p Note 2's, not in just resolution, but brightness, color reproduction, sun-light legibility, etc. The differences from the Note 3 to the Note 4 is less pronounced, since at this size QHD over FHD resolution is not so pronounced - although if you put them side by side you will notice the difference. My advice is, if you resell your Note 3, then absolutely upgrade to the Note 4. If you can't, or can't upgrade and have to buy the Note 4 at full price, then I would say to wait until the Note 5. Or do what I will do, and get the Note 4 Edge.

By itself, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a definite recommendation. As an upgrade, it is still highly recommended, with caveats. I will add to the review once I have used it more. Read more ›

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Note yet October 19, 2014

By Skullywag

As a Note 2 user, I didn't see any real need to upgrade when the 3 came out, but definitely thought it was time when the Note 4 was announced.
The screen is awesome, supply your own wallpaper first off, as those included don't do the clarity justice. The camera is quite improved, I thought my Note 2 took good pictures, but this blows them away. The ability to record video in Ultra HD is awesome to say the least.
The S note features have been improved and extended...the copy paste feature is great. Some neat Note backgrounds and features can be downloaded free. Extra tips and removal tool for the stylus are included in the box.
There is a nice sturdy feel to the Note 4 courtesy of the new metal frame, and out of the box it does not feel "slippery" like the Note 2 did. The back is similar to the Note 3 minus the cheesy fake stitching.
The new version of touch wiz is snappy, but a little confusing if you are upgrading from a previous version.

A crown jewel of Samsung phones has always been the ability to expand memory via a micro SD card. This model "says" it supports up to 128GB....but I THINK that is because 128GB was the largest widely available card when made. My Note 2 "said" it accepted 64GB...but a 128GB card worked in it just fine.

If you buy the windowed cover case for the note 4, the auto features are quite cool, allowing you to use health features (heart rate and walking meter)and camera without opening the cover. Once you open the walk meter...be sure to shut it off if not being used....or your battery will continue to be used to count every step you take with it, until shutting it off.
The "cover" model case was the ONLY case available when I bought my Note 4 from AT&T, so I bought it until regular style cases arrive from Amazon and Ebay.

The new fingerprint scanner works just like it's supposed to...but I think I'll stick with a PIN. Pressing a button is one thing....but wiping over one with a finger constantly is bound to build up oil or shmutz around the button in the long run? I know MY hands aren't 100% oil free and clean 24/7 (especially not at work). But hey...that's just me. Still a cool feature.

There ARE a few things missed from previous versions, and a few new things to learn. I really miss the left hand bottom "menu" button which has been replaced with a "history" key. I'm going to have to log onto Samsung's site to learn about all the new features and how to use them. Don't think I care for the full screen "Flip-Board" widget being non-removable.
The Note 4 DOES charge faster, and has a bigger battery than previous models, battery life tho is about the same as my Note 2 with a new battery...which isn't bad considering all the extra stuff going on and higher resolution screen. For the "quick charge feature" be sure to use the included charger, and not one of the dozen or so you already have laying around.

Most AT&T stores have a pathetic (if any) stock of cases....my advice would be to either pay the big bucks for whatever the store has...or wait until a case comes in from an online store like Amazon or Ebay before venturing out with your new phone. I DIDN'T when purchasing my Note 2...and dropped it the second day, cracking the screen. Notes DO NOT fare well in drop tests....use a case or be sorry!
I read that the Note 4 will drop about $100 when the Note Edge is released...might be something to consider if you are in no hurry.

On a side "Note".... I've had quite a chuckle seeing the new IPhone that is almost the same size, and remembering how Steve Jobs said the current size was "perfect", and that Samsung's phones were "too big". LOL

12-6-14 Update
I have been playing with it awhile and have learned you can at least remove (not uninstall)the Flipboard app from the home screen options. Have found some EXCELLENT cases that have all the protection of an OtterBox case, minus the bulk...at a great price too...Caseology Cases:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Caseology+Note+4+case

I've taken quite a few pictures and videos so far, and have to say the pictures are BETTER than those taken with my Canon ELPH 330 HS, and the 4K videos are sharper than anything I've ever seen before...from ANY camera. AT&T update to 4.4.4 has arrived, which adds nifty movable mini screens, but still waiting for the 5.0 version to be distributed. Read more ›

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best phone money can buy October 21, 2014

By B100

Verified Purchase

Pros:
1. Looks and feels beautiful and premium.
2. Best screen I've ever experienced on a mobile device.
3. Buttery smooth software. I've not noticed any lag in any application. Also it's very intuitive and functional.
4. The camera is great, much better than my friend's iPhone 6+
5. It's feature rich, and the features are actually very useful, (very few gimmicks) - love S Note, direct call, S pen, multitasking, drag and drop feature, universal remote control feature, clipboard, screen write, image clip, smart select, action memo, the awesome gallery and it's numerous features, one handed operation, etc
6. The S pen brings so much to the table. Some people think it's just a dumb stylus but you should watch a few YouTube videos on the S Pen
7. The battery is great, much better than that of the Note 3. It also helps that the battery is removable
8. You can also expand the internal storage by 128gb more with a micro SD card (that give you 160gb of storage)
9. Lound and clear call quality (louder than Note 3)
10. Excellent sunlight legibility
11. Love tap to pay with Google Wallet

Cons: I'll update this review with any I find with time.

I highly recommend this phone above all else and I've played with the iPhone 6+, LG g2 - both are not worth it compared to the Note 4. They're just large phones that don't bring much to the table besides larger screens while the Note 4 also brings tons of intuitive and useful functionality to the table.

If I dropped and shattered this phone today, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. I paid full price and I believe it's worth every dime I spent (especially since other phablets that don't offer half as much as this one are being sold for the same price or more)