iPhone 6 vs Galaxy Note 4 Review: Specs Comparison and Detailed Features

Last year's fight between iPhone 5S and Samung Galaxy S5 has not yet faded, the battle between Apple's new iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 keeps simmering for months. While the rumored 4.7-inch phone and the larger 5.5-inch phablet already create a cliffhanger among Apple lovers, apart from iPhone 6's awesome specs, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 seems to be as an uncompromising gadget, touting never-disappointing features as well. If you are thinking about digging more about the release, specs, features and prices of iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 but don't want to be off the track by some uncertain Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 reviews, keep read on. This following iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comparison will showcase everything about these two gadgets for you to make up your mind whether to go for the venerable iPhone 6 or pick up a Galaxy Note 4.

See more: More info about iPhone 6 release, features and specs.

Before we compare iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, we've reviewed and searched the most-asked questions about the two smartphones by Apple and Samsung.

1. Screen: How big a screen do I need? Does the display size matter?
2. Operating system: Should I buy an Apple iOS-based phone or switch to Android platform?
3. Processor: Is it dual or quad core? Is it strong enough to power the phone?
4. Battery: Which smartphone has the longest battery life for browsing, reading, writing, messaging, or watching movies?
5. Price: How much do I want to spend? Is it worth my buying?

One-to-One Specification Comparison of iPhone 6 to Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Below are the detailed specs of Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 you must know before we review the Samsung and Apple's most anticipated gadgets.

Specs	iPhone 6	Samsung Galaxy Note 4
OS	iOS 8	Android 4.4.3
Physical Size	4.7 inches	5.7 inches
Resolution and Pixel Density	960*1704 pixels, 416 ppi	1440*2560 pixels, 534 ppi
System Chip	Apple A8	Exynos 5433
Processor	Dual-core, 2600 MHz	Quad core, 1300 MHz
Built-in Storage	128 GB	32 GB
Battery Capacity	1800 mAh	Not yet known
Scheduled Release	September 9, 2014	September 3, 2014

iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy Note 4? Specs, Features and Prices Decide

Actually, to know the iPhone 6 and Galaxy Note 4's specs is just the beginning. If you want a better insight on the two devices you should go for, you'd better have a clear clue about the features of the next gens of iPhone 5S and Galaxy Note 3. Here are the detailed specs, features and prices review for you to better know whether iPhone 6 is better than Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS iPhone 6 Release Date

When it comes to iPhone 6 release date, rumor mill seems to never stop, which is exactly quite opposite to that of Galaxy Note 4, scheduled to come in September 3. Reliable sources suggest the brand-new iPhone 6 will finally unveil in September 9, though some argue that Apple pegs its release date on October 14. But the bad news is that we've heard that Apple has trouble finding the appropriate batteries for the 5.5-inch version, which, as a result, may slip into next year.

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video formats supported by iPhone 6
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS iPhone 6 Display Screen

For the iPhone 6's screen size, specifically two sizes, both are bigger than the previous iPhone, expecting to have a 4.7 inch display with a 1704*960 resolution and a 5.5-inch display with a 2272*1280 resolution. But leaks suggest that the new Note 4 will retain the same 5.7-inch display size as its predecessor Not 3 but ship with an ultra-ship 2560*1440 quad HD display that would bring the gadget up to speed with the recent LG G3 in terms of screen resolution and make images on the Galaxy Note 4 sharper and colors truer. Such resolution is not something we will see Apple iPhone match. However, rumors say a scratch-free sapphire crystal glass screen will be equipped on the new iPhone 6, which may offer better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 4's Gorilla Glass 3 display. Anyway, whether iPhone 6 or Galaxy Note 4 will win in this run, we'll for sure experience a stunning visual feast on both gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS iPhone 6 Processor and Battery

The iPhone 6 will feature Apple's upgraded 64-bit A8 chip with a dual-core processor running at 2GHz or more, which should help improve the efficiency of the battery on iPhone 6. That's to say, we can anticipate a 46% battery bump from the existing iPhone 5 battery, 2100mAh of battery capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will likely include a Samsung Exynos 5433 chipset. Speaking of battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 battery isn't known yet, but if there is no battery enhancement, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will seem to unable to handle the higher-resolution 2560 x 1440 display.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS iPhone 6 OS and Software

When it comes to OS, Both of Apple iPhone 6 and Galaxy Note 4 will run an upgraded operating system. The former is expected to run iOS 8 that was first introduced at the WWDC 2014 in June. This OS update has brought many new features, including interactive notifications, iMessage, and continuity for you to sync your iPhones with Apple's new desktop OS, Mac OS X Yosemite. While regarding to Note 4' OS, it will run the Android 4.4.3 KitKat that includes a host of new features like"Swipe to launch Motion Launcher," "Aqua Capture," "Multi network for Booster," and "Smart Fingerprint."

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS iPhone 6 Camera

The fourth generation of Galaxy Note will sport an either a 12-megapixel or 16-megapixel main camera. Meanwhile, iPhone 6 phablet may have a rear camera between 8-megapixels and 13-megapixels to improve its camera software to yield better photos.

Verdict

By now, you may have a rough idea of Note 4 and iPhone 6. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is better when it comes to the big screen. But the iPhone 6 is superior to the 4th generation of Note as it is smaller and subtle, easier to operate. Whatever, the final deciding factor for making the right choice is definitely your list of requirements and preferences.