Galaxy Note 5 render (Photo : Twitter / OnLeaks)
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was previously rumored to release in August instead of traditional release date in September. Fresh rumors suggest that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be announced on Aug. 12 and both the devices will be released on Aug. 14.
The highly anticipated Galaxy Note 5 is expected to get announced on August 12 alongside the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and will be available on Aug. 21, SamMobile reported.
Meanwhile, a Taiwanese publication called DigiTimes had recently revealed that after the Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus are launched on Aug. 12, both the devices will be available for purchase from Aug. 14 in major markets.
Industry experts state that earlier release date is the South Korean tech giant to beat the upcoming iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus that are to release in September. By launching its flagship phablet one month earlier, Samsung wants to take advantage of the time period to popularize the Note 5 before its rivals arrive.
All the previous versions of the Galaxy Note handsets were launched at the IFA event that is usually held in the month of September at Berlin. However, it seems that Samsung will be adopting a different strategy this year.
New leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 suggest that it measures 153.3 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm. It is expected to arrive with 5.7-inch Quad HD display of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
The Note 5 will be powered by Exynos 7422 chip and 4 GB of RAM. It is unclear whether it will feature a microSD card slot or not. The features of the device include 4,100 mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, the S-Pen stylus and a traditional microUSB connector instead of the rumored USB Type-C slot.
The Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be large-sized edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge featuring a Snapdragon 808 or Exynos 7420 chip, 4 GB of RAM 16 MP OIS (optical image stabilization) enabled camera, 5 MP selfie camera, and more. Leaked renders reveal that it measures 154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm. The exact screen size of the device is not known. The device will be equipped with a 3,000 mAh battery.
