Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Launched For Rs 64,900 - Features & Specs At Glance

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its curved-edged beauty - the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge - which starts selling come January 2015 for a starting price of Rs 64,900/- (32GB variant), and the color options include Charcoal Black and Frost White. The phone was first showcased along with the Galaxy Note 4 at the Samsung Unpacked event earlier this year.

The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge are similar to Note 4 : 5.6-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1600 x 2560 pixel resolution, runs a 2.7 GHz quad-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 128 GB via microSD. It features a 16 megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization and a 3.7 megapixel front camera that worls well for voice calling. Even this phone equips the lovable Samsung S Pen like the Note 4. Equipped within the phone is a 3000mAh with adaptive Fast Charging & Quick Charge 2.0. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, USB 2.0.



The smartphone packs a curved display around the right-sided edge, called the Edge Screen, which provides users quick access to frequented applications, alerts and system functionality - even when the cover's closed or the screen locked. User have the option to assign shortcuts to the side while using the phone, and the Edge Screen can even be used as a social media news-feed/alerts or a stock market ticker with data from partner Yahoo. Also packed in are virtual desktop-like environments which could be switched via side-display, or the user may just go through the homescreen or app drawer from this edge.

While the device shall be helpful to many smartphone users out there, it's a definite bother to the left-handed users.