The iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy Note 5 are two of the most popular phones of the year, but neither is official. Yet. All signs point to a Galaxy Note 5 launch soon and an iPhone 6s will launch next month, and with that in mind, we want to take a look at how the two rumored devices and their respective versions compare.
Last September was a busy September. On September 4, Samsung took the stage at IFA 2015 to announce the fourth generation Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Note 4, a device that replaces the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as the flagship model.
A few days later, Apple took the stage in California to announce two new iPhones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. While the iPhone 6 targeted devices like the Galaxy S5, the iPhone 6 Plus clearly challenged the Galaxy Note series.
This fall will also be busy. While nothing has been confirmed, a Galaxy Note 5 and iPhone 6s pairing is in preparation and looks like it will be fierce on paper.
In the past weeks, we’ve seen Galaxy Note 5 specifications and release details begin to clear. We also see that the iPhone 6s technical specifications and version details are becoming more and more tangible. That’s why we want to take a look at how these two rumored phones match up in the days before its arrival.
As the Galaxy Note 5 rolls into August towards its launch date, here are the most important things buyers need to know.
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If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone, the iPhone 6s and Galaxy Note 5 should be on your radar. Nothing has been confirmed, but based solely on history, these will likely be some of the best phones of 2015. You should be comparing them right now.
If you’re considering these two devices, you probably want to know when they’ll be announced. Fortunately, we have solid reading on both the Galaxy Note 5 and iPhone 6s launch date, which means you can start making mental preparations.
The Galaxy Note 5 launch date has been confirmed on August 13 in New York. Samsung is hosting an Unpacked event on Thursday, and Unpacked events are reserved for the company’s biggest smartphone announcements. Make no mistake, the Galaxy Note 5 will launch this month, a few weeks ahead of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
The iPhone 6s launch date has not been confirmed via media invites, but has been confirmed in the past by a reliable source that has been extremely accurate with Apple launch date details.
Apples iPhone launch event reportedly to take place on September 9th. The company is expected to announce here two new flagships, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which will take over the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
If Apple follows protocol, we should see media invites sent out calling the media to an event in California in the second half of August.
Release date
Samsung is clearly trying to get off to an advantageous start to Apple and the iPhone 6s launch and may be trying to launch the Galaxy Note 5 long before the iPhone 6s release date.
Galaxy Note 5 (left) and Galaxy S6 Edge+ (Right)
We still don’t have a definitive read on the Galaxy Note 5’s release date, although we’ve heard that Samsung will launch the device from August 21. That date is unknown will include the start of pre-orders Or will it be the day the phone will be released to the public?
An early Galaxy Note 5 release is certainly possible. We know that American retailers are already gearing up for the Galaxy Note 5 release, and Galaxy Note 5 variants for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon have passed the FCC on their way to hitting shelves.
FCC filings are usually filed on or after launch day, so this is a sign that the Galaxy Note 5 release date may be on the fast track in the US.
With a launch coming much earlier than usual, it would be extremely surprising to see Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 release date pause in key markets. At this point, buyers should be waiting for a release before the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus arrive.
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus release date is a bit more mysterious, but we were able to narrow it down to a very special window. We can also offer some educated guesses as to when it might happen.
An iPhone 6s launch has been confirmed on September 9, there’s a good chance the iPhone 6s release date is between September 9 and September 28. The deadline is the end of Apple’s fiscal year and Analysts expect the company to take it out before then..
Apple is best known for releasing iPhones on Friday; This means that September 11, September 18 and September 25 are prime candidates for an iPhone 6s release. Apple usually releases its iPhones two weeks after launch, making September 18 and September 25 the most likely of the three.
Design
Earlier this year, Samsung introduced a new design language that emphasizes glass and metal. The company’s shift to premium designs has put the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on par with the designs of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both in looks and features.
The Galaxy Note 5 is expected to be a bloated version of the Galaxy S6 with a form factor made of glass and metal. However, the device is expected to have a tapered back to help make the phone nicer and easier to grip with one hand.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Note design is also expected to come with some iPhone-like “deficiencies”. Galaxy Note 5 design leaks point to the lack of a microSD card slot for expanded storage and a non-removable battery. Like Apple, Samsung is expected to make up for these missing features with a variety of storage options and high-quality battery life.
The Galaxy Note 5 design is said to have a new S Pen case at the bottom of the phone. Rumors point to a spring-loaded version that will make it easier for users to access the device’s unique stylus.
When it comes to design, Russian blogger Russian blogger Eldur Murtazin He believes the Galaxy Note 5 will be 7.9mm thin. That’s thinner than the Galaxy Note 5 but no thinner than the iPhone 6 (6.9mm) or iPhone 6 Plus (7.1mm). And it’s important for potential buyers to know.
This year’s iPhone probably won’t be the iPhone 7. In other words, the iPhone is not expected to have a massive redesign. Instead, these “S” models are expected to be very similar to the all-metal designs currently found on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. With some tweaks.
According to recent rumors, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus could be slightly thicker, longer and wider than last year’s models. We’re talking about a few millimeters at most.
The unconfirmed change could be a response to the “Bendgate” storm that Apple endured after the iPhone 6 Plus launch last year.
While we can see a change in the phone’s dimensions, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s designs are based on Apple’s all-metal design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and ugly antenna lines running through the back your phones.
And like the Galaxy Note 5, they’re not expected to have a removable battery or microSD card slot. iPhones never used these features.
iPhone 6s and Galaxy Note 5 Features
We’ve seen iPhone 6s specs and Galaxy Note 5 specs emerge at a dizzying pace, and here we want to put them together and take a look at some of the potential differences between the two phones.
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The Galaxy Note 5 is once again expected to feature a large high-resolution display, a fast processor, lots of storage and tons of RAM. In other words, it is expected to be one of the most powerful devices on the market.
analysts believe That Apple will work on three changes in particular. First, Apple is expected to include a new efficient A9 processor with a new Qualcomm chip. These hidden changes can lead to faster results LTE data rates and improved battery life.
Second, the changes to the iPhone camera. The device has been working on an 8MP rear camera for years. We’ve also seen that its front-facing camera lags behind devices like the Galaxy S6 (Galaxy Note 5 should use similar cameras), so a change to the FaceTime camera seems likely.
And finally the Force Touch screen. The Galaxy Note 5 has the S Pen, but the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus can use some nifty display tech of their own.
According to various rumors, Apple will use Force Touch technology (currently only available on the MacBook and Apple Watch) in the iPhone 6s.
A the last report 9to5Mac outlined many potential Force Touch features, including shortcuts and faster actions to features in iOS 9.
Price
We still don’t know how much both phones will cost, but if companies follow the protocol, we could see the Galaxy Note 5 priced at $299.99, the iPhone 6s priced at $199.99 and the iPhone 6s Plus priced at $299.99.
The Galaxy Note 5 will come in three storage options, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. This could mean a contract pricing structure that looks like this:
iPhone 6s storage rumors have been inconclusive so far. Some believe Apple will keep the 16GB option, while others believe it 32GB will serve as the base.
