Samsung Unpacked 2015 Philippines: Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge Plus

Samsung Philippines held a localized Unpacked event yesterday announcing #TheNextGalaxy, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge +.

The new Galaxy Note 5 features a full metal body with curved glass back and comes with one-touch easy access SPen. As for the Galaxy S6 edge +, it comes with a unique dual-edge curved display also in full metal body. The two offers immersive visuals with great contrast and colors at 5.7 QuadHD Super AMOLED Display toughen with Gorilla Glass 4.

In terms of hardware, they share the same internal specifications with Samsung Exynos 7420 64bit Octa-Core Processor and Mali T-760 GPU complimented with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 will only come in 32GB Internal Storage while for the Galaxy S6 edge + will have 32GB and 64GB models. microSD slot is not available.

For their optics, they come with 16MP and 5MP rear/front camera combo with aperture size of f1.9 that should improve your captures and video even in low light conditions. With Optical Image Stabilization, it lessens that chances of taking blurred photos or videos.

They also share the same connectivity arrangements with WiFi ac MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, ANT+, GPS and NFC. Both phones supports LTE for internet on the go. Samsung said they will be releasing Dual Sim variant that support Dual LTE.

As for battery life, both phones will pack a 3000mAh non-removable battery that supports Qi Wireless charging and quick charge.

Samsung Galaxy Note5

Main difference on both phones lies in SPen and Dual Edge Display. With Samsung Galaxy Note5 featuring the click-to-pull-out SPen for quick note taking and scribbling. The New Air Command menu from which the most essential features of the phone plus up to three additional apps can be accessed when you pop up the pen. New Smart Select feature to easily clip content you want to edit, save, and share. Screen Write function allows users to scroll capture entire pages of content. Galaxy Note5’s Unique Screen Off Memo allows you to just pull out the pen and make a quick memo on a black screen.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +

For the Galaxy S6 edge +, you have easy access to your contacts via the dual-edge screens just like s6 edge. A new App Edge is now added so that you can easily have quick access to your favorite Apps which you can customize according to your liking.
#TheNextGalaxyPH +Samsung Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge + will be available for preview and pre-order on August 17- 30, 2015 on Samsung Concept Stores. Priced for :
36,990 - Note5 Gold / Black
39,990 - S6 Edge + (32GB) Platinum Gold / Silver Platinum
40,990 - S6 Edge + (64GB) Platinum Gold / Silver Platinum

If you Pre-order, you will get the following:
Qi Fast Wireless Charger (2,299)
Clear View Cover
MicroUSB Connector OTG
Malayan Insurance - 1 year Accidental, Theft, Water Damage
500 Pesos Uber
Extended 2 Year Warranty

Smart Communications also takes pre-orders for Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge +.

Smart Pre-order Page 

Ohh Look Globe is Accepting Pre-Orders too...

Samsung Galaxy Edge + and Galaxy Note5 Globe Pre-Order Page 

Here Photos from Samsung Unpacked event:

#TheNextGalaxyPH Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5
Posted by Geekschicksten on Friday, August 14, 2015

Samsung Galaxy Note5 Specs
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
TouchWiz UI
5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED Display
Samsung Exynos 7420 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
Mali T-760 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB Internal Storage
16MP Rear Camera, f1.9 aperture, OIS
Dual-LED Flash
5MP Front Camera f1.9 aperture
Dual-SIM, Dual LTE
LTE Cat6 Cat9 / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz MIMO (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
NFC, ANT+
USB-OTG
One-Click Easy Access SPEN
3000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + Specs:
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
TouchWiz UI
Dual-Edge 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED Display
Samsung Exynos 7420 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
Mali T-760 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
16MP Rear Camera, f1.9 aperture, OIS
Dual-LED Flash
5MP Front Camera f1.9 aperture
Dual-SIM, Dual LTE
LTE Cat6 Cat9 / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz MIMO (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
NFC, ANT+
USB-OTG
3000mAh Battery