Samsung Pay Might Be the Reason You Finally Ditch Your iPhone
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At an event in August, Samsung announced the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, plus the newest addition to its flagship line of phablets (aka phone-tablet hybrids) — the Galaxy Note 5. Here's what's new:
- 5.7-inch display
- Exynos 7420 processor (same one found in the Galaxy S6)
- 5-megapixel front-facing camera instead of the 4's 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera that will let you stream live to YouTube
- 4GB of RAM instead of 3
- No more microSD camera slot
- Stylus with a clicking mechanism
Pricing for the Galaxy Note 5 varies on all US carriers, with some offering the 32 GB version either in monthly installments or for the no-annual contract price of $700. If you want the 64 GB phone, the contract price is $740. The phone will also work with Samsung Pay, the company's new form of mobile payment processing that officially launched today. Move over Apple Pay — your competition just got an edge.
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A new keyboard cover.
The phone can be used with an optional snap-on keyboard for easier typing.
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A stylus that clicks.
The stylus, which Samsung totes as being "more solid, balanced, and precise," will now have a clicking mechanism. It will also be able to write on a screen that's off.
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