Kuala Lumpur, 24 August 2015– Following its global reveal earlier this month, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to unveil its latest flagship models – the Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. A much anticipated upgrade from its predecessors, the latest editions of the Note and S series is a response to the market’s high demand for large screen mobile phones.
“We are pleased to announce the pricing details and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ for the Malaysian market. As a leader in the large screen smartphone category since 2011, Samsung continues to showcase breakthrough efforts and innovations with the advancement in the Note and S series – both in hardware and software. We invite all Malaysians to celebrate this milestone occasion with us and experience what the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ can offer!” said Lee Sang Hoon, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
The Galaxy Note5 is a stunning upgrade to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note line. Back in 2011, the brand’s Note series was created to enable users to do more and achieve more with greater productivity. With each advancement in the Note series over the past 5 years, the stunningly designed Galaxy Note5, is now more powerful and more personal than ever. Engineered to help people get more done faster, the Galaxy Note5 includes all new S Pen that feels more solid and balanced in the user’s hand – offering improved writing capabilities and an unmatched set of productivity tools. Distinctly renowned for its advancement towards pen computing, the Samsung S Pen is a revolutionary innovation that is unique to the brand’s Galaxy Note series.
For discerning individuals looking for an upgrade and optimised functionality, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 is the ideal device for professionals. Now equipped with a Screen-off Memo, users will be ever ready jot important notes instantly anytime, anywhere. Its enhanced Screen Write on the other hand will allow a scroll capture to combine multiple screen captures (up to 22 pages) for easy reading, editing and sharing in visual form. To top it off, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 now has lesser down time charging with its fast wired and wireless charging – enabling users to stay productive for longer.
Samsung will also unveil its other star model, the Galaxy S6 edge+, concurrent with the release of its Galaxy Note5. An addition to the Galaxy S series, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ succeeds the unique and distinctive design of Galaxy S6 edge, and is even more elegant, understated, and finely crafted.
The latest S series is created with customers’ demand for larger screens in mind and caters to today’s mobile lifestyle that involves high multimedia consumption. Galaxy S6 edge+ now comes with a big screen for increased visibility, and improved form factor and design of 7000 series aluminum – making the device sturdier from its predecessor. Also equipped with dual-edge, the model now has more functions and is enhanced for the best user experience – making this THE upgrade users are looking for.
The Galaxy Note5 will be available from 4th September 2015 onwards at the recommended retail price of RM 2,699 (inclusive of 6% GST). Available in a 32 GB storage option, customers can choose from two colour options – Gold Platinum and White Pearl.
The Galaxy S6 edge+ on the other hand will be available in Malaysia from 4th September 2015 onwards at the recommended retail price of RM 3,099 (inclusive of 6% GST). Available in a 32 GB storage option, customers can choose from two colour options –Gold Platinum and Black Sapphire.
For more product information, please visit www.samsung.com.my
Product Specifications
| Specifications | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Network | LTE Cat.9 / LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators | |
| Dimension | 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 171 g | 154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm, 153 g |
| Processor | Octa core (2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process | |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM (LPDDR4) , 32 GB (UFS 2.0) | |
| Display | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED |
| 2560 x 1440 (518 ppi) | 2560 x 1440 (518 ppi) | |
| Dual edge screen | ||
| Camera | Rear: 16 MP OIS (F1.9) , Front: 5 MP (F1.9) | |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh, Fast Charging both on wired and wireless | |
| Wireless Charging compatible with WPC, PMA, and Qi | ||
| Payment | NFC, MST | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO (2 x 2) | |
| Bluetooth® v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC | ||
| Location | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro | |
| Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall, HRM | ||
| Audio | Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall, HRM | |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | |
