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Samsung’s new Galaxy handsets, the Note 5 and the S6 Edge+ , roll out globally on August 21, and while both devices strut a similar look to the current company flagship , Samsung did make a few tweaks and improvements to their hardware.
Both phones, for instance, have a higher capacity battery, more RAM and a bigger display — jumping from 5.1 to 5.7 inches — than the Galaxy S6 and its curvier counterpart, the S6 Edge . The Note 5 also includes more functionality with its signature S-Pen stylus, like the ability to jot down notes when the screen is locked. As for the S6 Edge+, you can further customize its dual-curved display.
To see how Samsung’s new line of high-end phones compare to its flagship (as well as other marquee handsets on the market), check out the breakdown below. And be sure to read CNET’s liveblog for our play-by-play coverage of Samsung Unpacked.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge vs. other flagships
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ | Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | LG G4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 inches with 2,560×1,440-pixel resolution | 5.1 inches with 2,560×1,440-pixel resolution | 5.5 inches with 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution | 5.5 inches with 2,560×1,440-pixel resolution |
| Pixel density | 518ppi | 557ppi | 401ppi | 534ppi |
| Dimensions (imperial) | Galaxy Note 5: 6.03×2.99×0.29 inches; Galaxy S6 Edge+: 6.08×2.98×0.27 inches | Galaxy S6: 5.65×2.78×0.27 inches; Galaxy S6 Edge: 5.59×2.76×0.28 inches | 6.22×3.06×0.28 inches | 5.87×2.96×0.35 inches |
| Dimensions (metric) | Galaxy Note 5: 153.2×76.1×7.6mm; Galaxy S6 Edge+: 154.4×75.8×6.9mm | Galaxy S6:143.4×70.5×6.8mm; Galaxy S6 Edge: 142×70.1x70mm | 158.1×77.8x 7.1mm | 149.1×75.3×8.9mm |
| Weight | Galaxy Note 5: 6.03 ounces (171g); Galaxy S6 Edge+: 5.39 ounces (153g) | Galaxy S6: 4.8 ounces (138g); Galaxy S6 Edge: 4.66 ounces (132g) | 6.07 ounces (172g) | 5.4 ounces (152g) |
| Mobile operating system | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Apple iOS 8 | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera, video | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front-facing camera | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Processor | Exynos 7420 | Exynos 7420 | A8 chip | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| Storage | 32GB and 64GB | 32GB, 64GB and 128GB | 16GB, 64GB and 128GB | 32GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | 1GB | 3GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No | No | Up to 2TB |
| Battery | 3,000mAh | Galaxy S6: 2,550mAh; Galaxy S6 Edge: 2,660mAh | 2,915mAh | 3,000mAh |
| Price on-contract (US dollars) | Galaxy Note 5: $200-$250 (32GB), $350 (64GB); Galaxy S6 Edge+: $300-350 (32GB), $450 (64GB) | Galaxy S6: $150-$200 (16GB), $250-$300 (64GB), $350-$400 (128GB); Galaxy S6 Edge: $200-$300 (32GB), $300-$400 (64GB), $400-$500 (128GB) | $300 (16GB), $400 (64GB), $500 (128GB) | $200 |
| Price off-contract (US dollars) | Galaxy Note 5: $670-$740 (32GB), $770-$840 (64GB); Galaxy S6 Edge+: $720-$792 (32GB), $815-$888 (64GB) | Galaxy S6: $552-$685 (32GB), $672-$785 (64GB), $768-$885 (128GB); Galaxy S6 Edge: $672-$780 (32GB), $768-$860 (64GB), $885-$960 (128GB) | $750 (16GB), $850 (64GB), $950 (128GB) | $552-$630 |
| Price off-contract (UK pounds) | No Note 5 currently sold. Galaxy S6 Edge+: £750 (32GB), £830 (64GB) | Galaxy S6: £560 (32GB), £640 (64GB), £719 (128GB); Galaxy S6 Edge: £670 (32GB), £750 (64GB), £830 (128GB) | £619 (16GB), £699 (64GB), £789 (128GB) | £390 |
| Price off-contract (Australian dollars) | Galaxy Note 5: AU$1,099; S6 Edge+: AU$1,199 (32GB); AU$1,299 (64GB) | Galaxy S6: AU$1,000 (32GB), AU$1,149 (64GB), AU$1,300 (128GB); Galaxy S6 Edge: AU$1,149 (32GB), AU$1,300 (64GB), AU$1,449 (128GB) | AU$1,149 (16GB), AU$1,299 (64GB), AU$1,449 (128GB) | AU$929 |
