Samsung removed two popular features from the Galaxy Note 5; a removable battery and microSD expansion slot. If one of those omissions kept you away from the S Pen-equipped phablet, a new deal on the Galaxy Note 4, which includes both features is on sale for $319.99.
For years, Samsung loved to highlight that its flagship smartphones and phablets offered two distinct advantages when compared to Apple's iPhone. Users were able to easily swap out batteries on Samsung's devices and weren't locked into a particular storage size like Apple's sealed-metal iPhones since Samsung also included the convenience of a microSD expansion slot.
Samsung removed microSD expansion and removable batteries from last year's flagship Galaxy S6, S6 edge, Note 5, and S6 edge+ and received major criticism for those choices. The decision prompted a renewed interest in the company's previous generation flagship devices from consumers who didn't want to give up those features.
A new deal on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 can score you the 5.7-inch Quad-HD phablet for $319.99. The retailer is offering the 32 GB device in choice of black or white and Verizon or AT&T compatibility.
We reported in December that Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Note 4's Android 6.0 marshmallow update in Q1 2016. A leaked video also showed the software update running on a Note 4, which brings the Galaxy Note 5's S Pen Air Command menu feature to the Note 4, which includes an aspect called Off Screen Memo that allows users to quickly take notes with the S Pen without having to wake the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a 5.7-inch 2,560 x 1,440 Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 515 pixels per inch (ppi), is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, and 3 GB of RAM. The phablet includes 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot that supports up to 128 GB microSD cards.
The Note 4's camera capabilities consist of a 16-megapixel rear camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), autofocus, LED flash, and 3.7-megapixel front-facing shooter for selfies and video chat. The Galaxy Note 4 ships with a large 3,220 mAh removable battery and Quick Charge 2.0 support, which will provide up to a 60 percent charge in only 30 minutes.
If you're interested in the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Note 4 head over to eBay where you can pick up a Verizon or AT&T compatible device for $319.99. The retailer notes that limited quantities are available.
