Samsung Galaxy Note 5 release date, specs rumors: Curved handset features dual-edge display and 8-megapixel front camera; will launch alongside phablet

Rumors about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 5 continue to do the rounds, with a new report now claiming that the phablet will be launched alongside the second-generation Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge.

(Reuters)

Samsung is widely expected to launch the Galaxy Note 5 in September, as its predecessor, the successful Galaxy Note 4 released in 2014, will have completed a circle of one year in the market by then. Based on earlier rumors, the Galaxy Note 5 is expected to sport a 5.9 inch 4K Super AMOLED UHD display with 2160 x 3840 pixel resolution protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and is likely to be powered by a new Exynos 7422 chipset that could offer an all-in-one processing solution.

According to fresh reports, the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in September will be accompanied by the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Edge. The Galaxy Note 5 Edge will be the curved version of the Galaxy Note 5 and boast of a new 8 megapixel front camera, apart from a 16 megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization.

The Galaxy Note 5 Edge will reportedly be a dual-edge curved device with either a 5.4-inch or a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, as Samsung is reportedly working on two displays: a 5.78in display for a potential Edge variety (internal code-named Project Zen) and a 5.89in version for the regular flat-screen version, offering incredible pixel densities of 762ppi and 748ppi, respectively. The device will be powered by a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor and offer 16 GB of internal storage.

Its predecessor, the Galaxy Note Edge was a "limited edition concept" though the Galaxy Note 5 Edge with the curved screen will not be a limited edition device. Stay tuned for more news, rumors and developments.

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