While the iPhone 6 Plus is the first phablet to be released by Apple, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phablet was launched by Samsung as the successor to the Galaxy Note 3.
Both phablets have some interesting specs worth reading about, to help you make an informed decision about which device you must buy. Although the Note 4 was launched as a classy release by Samsung, the iPhone 6 Plus is more pricey. The article presented below gives a sneak peek into some vital details about these two phablets.
Hardware Setup
It is worth bearing in mind that the Samsung phablet features 32-bit architecture while the Apple phablet encompasses 64-bit architecture. The iPhone 6 Plus like its small sibling iPhone 6, features the latest Apple A8 chipset clocked at 1.4GHz and the M8 dual-core motion coprocessor as its CPU. However, the Galaxy Note 4 comes equipped with the Snapdragon 805 chipset with a clocking frequency of 2.7GHz and a quad-core processor. Some Note 4 phablets come loaded with an Exynos 5433 octa-core processor. However, the iPhone 6 Plus is loaded with a lot of extra transistors.
While iPhone 6 Plus encompasses a 1GB RAM, the Note 4 offers three times more the RAM capacity with 3GB RAM that is considered to be really excellent.
Verdict: Although the Note 4 appears to have a better clocking frequency and a higher core processor, the extra number of transistors in iPhone 6 Plus makes all the difference. These transistors cause the processor in iPhone 6 Plus to operate faster. Also, the processor in the iPhone 6 Plus is a good deal more advanced than the processor in Galaxy Note 4.
Operating System and Software
The two phablets run on two entirely different operating systems, iOS and Android. While the iPhone 6 Plus functions on Apple’s latest iOS 8; the Note 4 features Android’s most recent KitKat with TouchWiz UI. A noteworthy aspect is that the operating systems of both the phablets provide their users with the possibility for customization. However, one striking difference is the option of split-screen multitasking available only in Galaxy Note 4.
Verdict: If you would like to work on a selected set of apps at the same time, then the multitasking feature of the Note 4 phablet can be truly helpful. It can also save you time by eliminating the capability of working on a second app only if the first one is closed.
Colors
Unless you are always particular about the traditional color black, colors could be a determining factor for choosing your phablet. While the iPhone 6 Plus is available in gold, space gray and silver color options; you can buy Galaxy Note 4 in gold, blue, pink, black and white colors.
Storage Options
Galaxy Note 4 comes with inbuilt memory storage of 32GB ROM. Memory in Note 4 can be expanded up to 128GB by using a memory card in its microSD slot. Although there is no scope for increasing the memory in the iPhone 6 Plus, this phablet is available in three variants of internal memory that comprise 16GB, 64GB and 128GB ROM.
Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a 3,220 mAh that is more powerful than the 2,190 mAh battery of the iPhone 6 Plus. At full charge, the Samsung phablet renders on an average 14 hours of battery life, while the phablet from Apple offers approximately 12 hours of battery life.
Verdict: Apart from offering a couple of hours of extra battery life, the ultra power saving mode and fast charging feature of the Note 4 give it an added advantage. The ultra power saving mode turns off the unessential apps and convert your phablet into a normal feature phone, thereby extending battery life by an extra day. Similarly, using the fast charging feature, you can charge the completely drained out phablet to 50 percent in less than an hour. These two options are not available in the iPhone 6 Plus.
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