Samsung is planning to officially announce the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus on August 13. Images of the Galaxy Note 5's retail packaging have been posted online, confirming the phablet's specs.

Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhones at an event that's rumored to take place on Sept. 9. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are expected to feature the same design as the current iPhone 6 and 6 Plus but feature a new Force Touch display, faster 64-bit A9 processor, and improved 12-megapixel camera. The iPhone 6s Plus is going to be going head to head with Samsung's soon to be released Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, which are expected to be unveiled at the company's Unpacked event on August 13.

The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will likely go on sale shortly after Samsung's event, as images of the Galaxy Note 5's retail packaging have appeared online. The pictures show a white minimalist design and confirm the smartphone's specs, which are listed on the back of the box and line up with recently leaked specs sheets .

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will feature a 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad HD Super AMOLED display and 32GB of internal storage, 64GB and 128GB options are also expected to be offered. The phablets will be powered by a 64-bit octa-core Samsung Exynos processor and 4GB of RAM, Its camera capabilities will consist of a 16-megapixel rear camera with OIS (optical image stabilization) and 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for video chat and selfies.

The Note 5 will support wireless charging out of the box, although you'll need to supply a compatible wireless charging pad. The handset is expected to run Android 5.1.1, have an improved S Pen with auto-eject feature, and pack in a large non-removable 4,100 mAh  battery.

We'll be covering Samsung's Aug. 13 Unpacked event and will keep you posted on any new details regarding the Galaxy Note 5. Are you planning to pick up a Galaxy Note 5? Let us know in the comments below.