Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Release Date, Specs, News & Update: Render Video, Bigger Battery, New Design and More

By Jenn Loro - 09 Jun '16 11:32AM

A leaked render video created based on the rumored specs and features of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 6 has recently emerged to offer tech buffs and Galaxy fans a look at the phablet flagship. The device bears strong resemblance to its previously released cousin the Galaxy S7 Edge with the inclusion of a USB-type C port and a Stylus Pen.

As reported by uSwitch, the render offers a wide array of features intended to match iPhone's perceived dominance in the high-end market for smartphones and phablets. If rumors prove accurate, the device could also be renamed as the Galaxy Note 7 so as to standardize the numbering of the handset model with the rest of the Galaxy lineup. So far, no confirmation is coming out from the horse's mouth.

Here is a quick summary of the Galaxy Note's rumored specs and features per Tech Times report:

1. Galaxy Note 6 comes out either with 5.7-inch or 5.8-inch dual-edge display.

2. The device's dimensions come in at 153.5 mm x 73.9 mm x 7.9 mm.

3. A port for S Pen Stylus is visible along with 3.5mm headphone port, speaker grill, and a USB-type C port.

4. Security features include fingerprint scanner and a rumored iris scanner.

5. Just like its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge cousins, Note 6 will have IP86-certified water resistance package.

6. The device will sport 12MP camera with an LED flash for selfie camera.

In addition to the abovementioned features, its internal specs include prototypes running on both Exynos 8 and Snapdragon 823 chipsets coupled with 3GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage and a humungous 4200 mAh battery, Digit reported.

The Galaxy Note 6 was previously reported to have an early August release date although some analysts put the release window around fall in time for the IFA 2016 from September 2 to 7 with price ranging from $870-$943.