Samsung Galaxy Note 4 camera review

The Note 4 is the latest iteration of Samsung's top-end line of so-called 'phablets'. In terms of design the new model is very close to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 3, including a similar faux-leather material on the back cover. Under the hood, however, things have been upgraded significantly. In the camera department the Note 4 has gained an optical image stabilization system which makes it the first Samsung smartphone with this feature.
With a 1/2.6-inch 16MP BSI CMOS image sensor and F2.2 maximum aperture the rest of the rear camera specification is identical to the Galaxy S5. At the front you'll find a 3.7MP camera with a fast F1.9 maximum aperture for selfie-shooting and video chats. It comes with a selfie-panorama mode.
However, as you would expect it's not just the camera that has been improved on the new model. The Note 4 comes with a new 5.7-inch 2560×1440 QHD display that offers a very high pixel density of 518 ppi. Depending on the region, Android 4.4 is powered by a quad- or octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM. Images can be stored on 32GB internal memory or a microSD card. The 3320 mAh battery offers a quick-charging mode that lets you charge from 0 to 50% within approximately 30 minutes. On paper the Note 4 looks like a very appealing smartphone for those mobile photographers who prefer large devices and screens. Read our comprehensive review to find out how it performed in our test.

Key Photographic / Video Specifications

• 16MP BSI CMOS sensor
• F2.2 aperture
• Optical image stabilization
• 3.7MP / F1.9 front camera
• 4K video recording

Other Specifications

• 5.7-inch 2560×1440 QHD Super AMOLED display
• 2.7 GHz Quad-Core or 1.9 GHz Octa-Core (1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad-Core) Processor (depending on region)
• Android 4.4
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB storage and microSD support
• 3320 mAh battery with quick-charging