Samsung Galaxy Note Edge deals and reviews

The Galaxy Note Edge takes the excellent Note 4, and puts an extra twist on it, in the form of a curved edge with a display. This gives you an extra way of getting notifications or extra information, like a night clock (so you can see the time if the phone is placed on a table without picking it up), or a speed dialler, or a list of app shortcuts, letting you move between apps easily. Virtually all the benefits present in the original Note 4 are here too: great screen, very good camera, fantastic sytlus and note-taking ability with S Pen are all present. The battery is a tad smaller (3000mAh compared to 3220mAh), but it's not a huge difference. The biggest problem with the Note Edge is its price; it's signficantly more expensive than the Note 4, but the edge display - whilst undeniably cool - may not be enough to justify the extra money spent. If that's not an issue, then the Note Edge is definitely worth considering purchasing - it definitely stands out from the crowd.

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	AndroidPit | Scott Adam Gordon While the Note Edge was expensive and had a limited release, part of me has to congratulate Samsung for trying to push some boundaries. Read full review
90	Australian PC World | Tony Ibrahim All of the trademarks that make the Note 4 a wonderful large-screen smartphone can be found on the Note Edge...The best of the Note 4 accounts for its core, except it is completely different from anything we have seen... It's pricey ...and the curve of its screen delivers little benefit. Other smartphones have software and hardware that are more refined and deliver a faster experience.And yet there's something undeniably perfect about the Edge. Read full review
90	Recombu | Alex Todd The biggest barrier for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is that it's one of the most expensive handsets on the market right now, but it's a device that needs to exist whether you think it makes sense or not. Read full review
90	Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was awesome and the Galaxy Note EDGE is essentially the same deal, just with a funky new display. We LOVE this phone, although given its price a lot of people might be better off with its less-eccentric launch partner... Read full review
90	TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell Ultimately, the Note Edge is a neat showcase for Samsung, a device that display's the company's engineering talent. That doesn't mean curved screens will be the future of smartphones. But it's something fun and different, and we give Samsung credit for trying something new. Read full review
90	Wired UK | Dave Oliver The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge offers little improvement over the already rather superb Galaxy Note 4 but it does have that eye-catching curved alerts panel on the side. It is genuinely useful, though certainly not essential, but if that floats your boat it's well worth a look. Read full review
90	Mobile Choice | Sunetra Chakravarti The Edge shows the path towards making the phone work harder in a more manageable size and even though first versions aren't the most polished and best looking, Samsung have done a great job with the Note Edge. Read full review
90	phoneArena | Victor H. Those who want to buy it over the Note 4 have just a single reason, and that is the showy, curved edge. For all else, the Note 4 is a nearly identical sibling of the Note Edge, with largely the same performance power and camera capabilities. And that definitely does not justify the high price of this concept-to-reality phone. Read full review
88	NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer However, anyone who has ever wanted an even cooler Galaxy Note 4, and is willing to pay for it, will certainly be able to ignore the shortcomings - particularly since the screen is first-rate and we also liked the casing because it has a plainer design. Read full review
87	Android Authority | Joshua Vergara The Galaxy Note Edge is unique, but that might not be enough for many. Read full review
85	Engadget | Mat Smith The Galaxy Note Edge is an experiment, yet it's one that's able to stand on its strengths, despite any reservations you might have about that curved display. In short, you get all the benefits of the Galaxy Note 4, but with a hardware twist to set it apart. Unfortunately, there's that price. Read full review
84	The Verge | Sam Byford The Galaxy Note Edge is a great phone because the Galaxy Note 4 is a great phone, and the head-turning gimmickry of the curved screen does very little to compromise that fact. None of the phone's exclusive features alone, or even in combination, are likely to be a selling point for most people. Read full review
83	CNET UK | Jessica Dolcourt Samsung's swooshing Galaxy Note Edge is a triumph of novel design, but its high price tag and minimal extra usability make for a niche appeal. Read full review
80	YourTechExplained | Ben Schoon For me the edge screen is the deciding factor on this phone. You're either going to absolutely love it, or you'll absolutely hate it. At first I really, really, hated it, but now not so much. Personally, this is not the phone for me, for a handful of reasons. Read full review
80	Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman The hardware is fantastic. It's a well-designed and well-built phone. Its dimensions may make the Note Edge too big for some, but it should appeal to anyone who likes phablets... The main screen is superb, the battery life good, call quality excellent... The curved screen could offer a lot more utility than it does, but it offers enough that I wouldn't brand it a gimmick. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Malarie Gokey The Galaxy Note Edge is the perfect phone for multitaskers and social-media addicts who just can't get enough of the latest info. Read full review
80	Register Hardware | Alun Taylor The Edge's side screen is one of those ideas that makes you wonder why nobody has tried it before. From the shortcuts panel to improved controls for the camera and video player to turning your phone into a bedside clock radio, the side display has a decent range of uses and a shed-load of potential. Read full review
80	Brighthand | Andrew Hayward Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge puts an interesting, innovative, and sadly inessential new tweak on one of the best large Android phones available today. Read full review
80	TechRadar | John McCann and Gareth Beavis A superb-looking handset that offers something brand-new, but there's still a way to go for the curved, second screen experience. Read full review
80	SlashGear | Chris Burns Is that extra bit of display worth the premium over the price of the Note 4? I can't see one convincing reason why it would be. The extra edge is cool - it's certainly a first - but it's not worth an extra $100 over the standard price for the Note 4. If you're looking at getting this generation's best from Samsung, go with the solid nature of the Note 4 Read full review
80	V3 | Alastair Stevenson The Galaxy Note Edge is an innovative and powerful smartphone for those who can afford the hefty upfront cost. It would be a five-star product were it not for the average battery and old software. Read full review
80	The Gadget Show Galaxy Note Edge offers a unique, if unessential secondary screen that handily works well at times. It's a solid phone, and its software smarts give you plenty of useful options - but it's just incredibly pricey and absolutely massive, which may put off a few users. If this is the future of phones though, Samsung's leading the way. Read full review
80	PC Pro | Jonathan Bray You have to ask yourself if that Edge display is really worth having. In the final analysis, we'd have to say no; it may be a useful extra, and we welcome any kind of innovation in the smartphone space, but it's far from an essential. We'll be sticking with the Note 4 as our favourite large-screen smartphone. Read full review
80	PC Advisor | Chris Martin The Galaxy Note Edge is one of the most interesting smartphones around and while the edge screen is genuinely useful at times, it also remains a slight gimmick. The Note Edge is big and expensive so it might be worth waiting for the next generation before taking the plunge. Read full review
80	NDTV Gadgets | Jashmed Avari The Galaxy Note Edge is undoubtedly one of the coolest-looking phones of its generation, and if that's the only thing that matters to you, then by all means, go ahead and buy it. If not, you can get pretty much all the same benefits and also save a ton of money by going with the woefully one-dimensional though still excellent Galaxy Note 4. Read full review
80	Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a beautifully designed niche, like a hand-carved chair or designer pen. It's expensive and feels it, but the added utility from the edge display is actually put to good use, most of the time. It's a better phone than the Note 4, but it's not a better choice for most people. Read full review
80	Digital Versus | Romain Thuret As it is, the curved screen is a bit of a gimmick, and the novelty soon wears off. In all other respects, the Note Edge is no different to the Note 4. On the whole though, we're not sure the curved screen is really worth it. And if you're left-handed, you can forget about this phone. Read full review
80	The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of the best phablets available, which makes the Note Edge a very solid, well made and powerful device. If you're looking for a smartphone that draws attention and is unique, the Note Edge is a great phone. Read full review
80	Stuff | Andrew Williams Distinctive but not crazy, the Note Edge is next-gen design that works - with caveats. Read full review
80	Business Insider | Steve Kovach If you want a great Android phone, I suggest going with the Galaxy Note 4. It's Samsung's best phone and offers a much more consistent experience than the Edge. Read full review
79	What Mobile | Callum Tennent The added display is not worth the Note Edge's enormous price tag. As cool as the edge looks, it serves little purpose, other than to make this a more expensive Note 4. Call us when the screen wraps all the way around, Samsung. Read full review
70	LAPTOP | Mark Spoonauer The Galaxy Note Edge's curved display is an exciting innovation with loads of potential, but it will take time to maximize it. Read full review
70	re/code | Bonnie Cha The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge does a good job of showing the potential benefits of a curved display, but it doesn't do enough to justify the high price. Read full review
60	The Mirror | Jeff Parsons The difficulty with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is that, aside from the curved screen feature, you're better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It's a very impressive smartphone, but sadly we can't say the same about the battery life. Read full review
60	Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne It's expensive and the curved screen adds nothing to the phone's overall utility, but the Galaxy Note Edge is still a quick and decent phone Read full review
40	TechSpot | Tim Schiesser Essentially, the Galaxy Note Edge is a Galaxy Note 4 with a gimmick attached to it, reducing the quality of the overall package and sold for a higher price. Read full review

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in) Weight: 174 g (6.14 oz)
Screen	Size: 5.6 inches diagonal Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels Screen Density: 525 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 69.3 % Display Type: Super AMOLED
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU: Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 GPU: Adreno 420 RAM: 3GB
Camera	Main Camera: 16 megapixels with LED flash, 4K video recording, optical image stablisation Secondary Camera: 3.7 megapixels with panoramic 'wide' selfie mode
Storage	Built-in Storage: 32GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3000 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Yes (v2)
SIM standard	Micro SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	Front
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

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