Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Note 4: A fan-favourite Note — metal frame, big removable battery, QHD screen.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2014·$750·Score 44/100

The Note 4 paired a metal frame with the practical removable battery and microSD that later Notes dropped. A nostalgic favourite, now firmly history.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.7" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 805
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,220 mAh
Weight
176 g
What stands out
  • Beloved by fans — metal frame plus a removable battery and microSD.
  • Sharp QHD AMOLED; capable S Pen.
  • Good battery life for 2014.
  • Adaptive Fast Charging.
What to watch
  • Plastic back; microUSB; mono speaker.
  • Software ended at Android 6.
  • No water resistance.
  • Discontinued — a vintage device.