The evolution of Samsung's Galaxy Note line 1g6b5g

In 2011 the Samsung decided to innovate and launched its line of phablets call Galaxy Note. For those who don't know, the phablets bring together features of cell phones and tablets on the same device and have a display with more than 5,5 and less than 7 inches. In the case of the South Korean company, the phablets are still marketed with the pen S Pen. 1d1a68

Annually, the company announces new cell phone models and has already added more than 10 models by 2020. Below, you can see the evolution of the line and the most outstanding features of each product. 

Galaxy Note: a risky bet 2g6l3b

Announced by Samsung in 2011 during the IFA (International Radio Exhibition, technology event in Berlin, ), the Galaxy Note It faced a lot of criticism because of its size. With a 5,3-inch screen, the phone was considered huge. At the time, people weren't used to it. displays larger and, therefore, the Galaxy Note received several negative reviews. 

On the other hand, the device ended up attracting attention because of the technology Stylus of the pen S Pen. O Galaxy Note was the company's first Android model to bring the S Pen. In addition, the product also showed advances in relation to cameras, with a resolution of 8 megapixels (MP) on the main camera and 2 MP on the front.

Even with the criticism, the cell phone was a sales success. According to the Samsung, in just two months more than one million units were sold. The good acceptance of phablet played an important role in changing the size of screens on mobile devices, showing that large screens would be well accepted by consumers. 

Some facts about the Galaxy Note: 1b6lz

• A S Pen debuted on the market with 256 levels of pressure sensitivity
• The Android 2.3 equipped phone received updates up to Android 4.1.
• The Galaxy Note received the Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor only in North America, while in other regions the phone received the Exynos 4210.
• The 5,3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen was considered one of the largest at the time.

Galaxy Note 2: a more refined pen  655410

The second cell phone of the Note line was announced in 2012 at the IFA. O Galaxy Note 2 presented improvements in hardware and software, in addition to having the modern operating system 4.4.2 Android KitKat. The camera resolution remained the same as the previous version, with 8 megapixels. The screen was also enlarged to 5,5 inches. 

The pen S Pen has been improved and received some features, such as more precision and new gestures. Also added the function Air View, allowing the to use the pen as a pointer to enlarge text in emails or drop-down menus, for example.

Once again the Samsung was successful with sales. In about a month, the Galaxy Note 2 managed to achieve 3 million units sold, suring the previous version.

Some fun facts about the model: 70312s

• O Galaxy Note 2 introduced the multiwindow function. In this way, the would be able to use the split screen and display two applications simultaneously on each one.
• To improve the accuracy of S Pen, Samsung increased pressure sensitivity to 1024 levels.

Galaxy Note 3: a more sophisticated experience 2y2u2k

Announced in 2013, the Galaxy Note 3 went through a series of optimizations to try to reach another consumer profile. The proposal of Samsung was to enter the corporate and business environment. One of the main changes that can be observed here is the design of the device, very different from previous editions.

O Notes 3 it had a faux aluminum finish on the sides, while the back was a leather-like material. The design overhaul was intended to give the device a more sophisticated look. With a 5,7-inch Full HD screen, the Notes 3 It came with features like 4K video capture, Gorilla Glass 3 and 13 MP rear camera.

Interesting facts about the Note 3: 702b6w

• O Galaxy Note 3 was one of the first to have an increase in RAM capacity, reaching 3GB.
• The screen received a resolution of 1080p.
• Despite having innovated in design, the Notes 3 it was a mix of aluminum and faux leather.

Galaxy Note 4: 2K camera j6g5l

With few innovations, the Galaxy Note 4 was released in 2014. The model continued with 3GB of RAM and with a design very similar to the previous cell phone, equipped with a 5,7-inch Quad-HD screen with Gorilla Glass 4. The novelties were due to the 16 MP rear camera and 2k resolution, the fingerprint reader on the home button and an ultra-violet sensor and pulse oximeter integrated into the back of the device. On top of all that, it even came with a heart rate monitor.

Some facts about the Galaxy Note 4: 6y2j6a

• The sensitivity of S Pen has been updated to 2.048 pressure levels
• O Notes 4 brought a UV ray measurement sensor, as well as a heart rate monitor and SpO2 (oxygen saturation) sensor.

Galaxy Note Edge: a new concept 6x4y5o

Also in 2014, Samsung announced the Galaxy Note Edge arrival. With specifications very similar to the Note 4, the Edge It came with a 5,6-inch AMOLED display and QHD resolution. 

Using curved screen technology, the Note Edge it was the first attempt Samsung of adding a curved display to a conventional cell phone. The smartphone edge includes a sidebar that can be used to display shortcuts and tasks. Despite the innovation, the high price charged by Samsung ended up making the Galaxy Note Edge a sales failure.

Fun facts about the model: 394g4a

•  O Galaxy Note Edge It was one of the first cell phones to be available with a curved screen.

Galaxy Note 5: end of removable battery 32b3i

In 2015 it was the turn of the Samsung announce the Note 5. The novelties of the device were due to the design, now in glass and metal, leaving the smartphone similar to the Galaxy S6, a model of brand.

O Galaxy Note 5 presented the screen off memo, allowing the to write with the S Pen on top of the screen off. However, the company ended up going through some troubles with the new device.

Due to a flaw in the smartphone's design, entering the S Pen incorrectly could cause damage to the internal spring mechanism, responsible for releasing the pen, causing the pen to S Pen was trapped inside the Note 5. Despite the problems, the cell phone was a sales success and managed to be among the most popular cell phones of that year.

Note 5 facts: 5q2ox

• A Samsung removed the removable battery and the microSD
• The glass and metal finish debuted.
• S Pen with internal springs that could jam, leaving the pen stuck inside the Notes 5.

Galaxy Note 7: design flaw and failure  303w4s

Yes, the Samsung decided to skip the Galaxy Note 6. Released in 2016, the Galaxy Note 7 arrived with connector USB-C, 4GB of RAM and a screen Super AMOLED 5.7 inches, which had a slight curvature on the sides, in addition to the IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. O Notes 7 brought back the slot for microSD, a feature that was left out of the Note 5.

However, a flaw in the design ended up endangering the lives of s. Smartphones began to suffer from overheating, even exploding in some cases. THE Samsung arrived at stop marketing the product less than two months after launch.

Some facts about the Note 7: 576h33

• was the first to use iris recognition based on infrared for unlocking the device.
• Samsung ended up sending fireproof boxes to avoid problems during the return of the Notes 7.

Galaxy Note 8: the comeback t6l4s

After the disaster of the previous release, the Galaxy Note 8 was announced in 2017 . The device came equipped with a 6,3-inch Super AMOLED glass display in infinity format. Image reproduction has also received an optimization boost thanks to the QUAD HD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. O Galaxy Note 8 was the first of the Note line to come with two cameras, a primary and a telephoto, both with 12 MP.

Another highlight of the device is the amount of RAM memory, 6 GB, in addition to the high-performance Octa-Core processor. O Galaxy Note 8 also debuted with the Dex feature, allowing you to use the device as a computer by simply connecting a monitor and keyboard to the Notes 8. Like the Note 7, the new phablet It came equipped with the iris sensor and IP68 certification with water and dust resistance. 

A S Pen it also received some optimizations to improve interaction with the device, allowing the creation of texts and cartoons, in addition to being able to use the pen even with the screen off. The improvements made by Samsung made the Note 8 break sales records, with over 270 units sold in the first weekend after launch.

Some facts about the Galaxy Note 8: 592i3p

• The device was the first in the series to include the dual camera system.
• The phone came with a dedicated Bixby virtual assistant key.
• An update to the camera app lets you adjust the background blur before and after capturing the image.

Galaxy Note 9: Features 6v5o6s

In 2018, it was the turn of the Samsung announce the Galaxy Note 9. The device arrived with more robust specifications compared to previous models and in two editions, one with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and another with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB. Both versions were equipped with a Snapdragon 845 processor. The 6,4-inch screen kept the QuadHD+ resolution (2960×1440 pixels).

O Galaxy Note 9 received updates to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, improving the experience with the camera. In addition S Pen gained a built-in battery and features bluetooth. Samsung also allowed the use of the Dex no need for the customer to invest in the dock.

Some facts about the Note 9: 6f2bq

• A S-Pen now has connection bluetooth and includes a battery that can be charged at the bottom of the phone
• The pen could be used as a controller to take a photo or remotely control slides, for example.
• O Galaxy Note 9 it was the last device in the Note line to come with a headphone jack.

Galaxy Note 10: three different versions 18336

Galaxy Note 10 +. The two versions have very similar specifications, but one of the main differences is the size of the products. 

O Note 10 + came with a 6,8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and dynamic mapping capabilities for better color accuracy, while the Notes 10 It has a 6,3-inch screen and a reduction in the physical dimensions of the device. 

The Note 10 has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the Note 10+ has 12GB of RAM and is available in 256GB and 512GB models. Both have IP68 water and dust protection and come with a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera. 

As far back as 2020, Samsung announced the Lite version of the model. O Galaxy Note 10 Lite It has a 6,7-inch screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and includes a 12-megapixel main camera. O 10 Lite notes has an Exynos 9810 processor, less powerful than the Note 10 and 10 Plus. With 6 GB of RAM, the device also comes with 128 GB of storage. 

Curiosity about the versions: 4c193w

• Although less potent, the Samsung kept fast charging in the Lite version and added the 3,5mm jack for the headphone jack.
• The line Notes 10 debuted an infinity-O display with cutout selfie camera.

Galaxy Note 20: a new look r2e5k

Still in 2020, the Samsung Notes 20 Ultra. The Note 20 came with a 6,7-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display, while the 20 Ultra It has a Dynamic AMOLED with Quad HD + resolution of 6,9 inches. The two devices have the same Exynos 990 processor, the difference is on of the memory.

O Galaxy Note 20 It has two versions of 128 and 256 GB, in addition to 8 GB of RAM. already the Notes 20 Ultra can be found with 8 and 12 GB of RAM, and internal space of 512 GB, reaching up to 1 TB with the microSD.

Another detail is the cameras. The Note 20 has a 12 MP rear and 64 MP sensor and 30x zoom. The Ultra model has the camera of two 12 MP lenses and a 108 MP sensor and 50x zoom.

Some facts about the versions: 4v6am

• Devices, launched with Android 10, must receive an update to Android 13.
• Both phones can record up to 8K at 24 FPS.

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Source: Samsung; Android Authority