iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Key Features and Specifications Compared

Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 will meet its iOS counterpart called iPhone 6 Plus freshly announced by Apple. Know what features and specifications offered to worldwide consumers dedicated to phablet usage.

Operating System Match-Up

Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus will run iOS 8 upon release while Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features Android 4.4.4 KitKat and expected to receive Android L. iPhone 6 Plus offers the fresh look of the latest OS version unlike with Galaxy Note 4 which will wait for several months.

iOS 8 boasts all new and improved apps and services from Google such as UI changes, messaging with multimedia support, new Action Centre, updated keyboard, Family Sharing, iCloud Drive and a health app. Galaxy Note 4 owners are currently experiencing Samsung's services and Android KitKat default features.

Performance And Multitasking

Samsung installed the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.7 GHz and 3 GB of RAM on Galaxy Note 4 while Apple used the new A8 chipset with 64-bit support and 1 GB of RAM on iPhone 6 Plus based on preliminary specifications. Both processor models feature improvements to the battery life and processing speed.

However, Galaxy Note 4 has a downside on being futureproof due to the lack of 64-bit processing support contrast to what Apple offers now on iPhone 6 Plus. Reports from Engadget noted that Schiller claims 50 per cent more energy efficient and 25 per cent more powerful than the A7 processor.

Camera Capabilities

iPhone 6 Plus boasts an 8 MP iSight rear camera with f/2.2 aperture lens with an Optical Image Stabilisation module. It can record 1080p videos on 30 or 60 frames per second with support for slow motion video at 240 frames per second.

On the other hand, Galaxy Note 4 offers a 16 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture lens and Smart OIS. It also features the Fast Auto Focus and HDR Rich Tone found on Galaxy S5. Front camera lens of Galaxy Note 4 boasts 3.7 MP with 90 degrees selfie and 120 degrees wide selfie modes.

Battery Performance

Early reports on the battery life of iPhone 6 Plus revealed that user are able to use it for 16 hours on standby, 14 hours with continues video playback and 24 hours of full 3G talk time. Samsung offers 3220 mAh battery pack with Fast Charging feature but the actual longevity remains to be tested.

Like with the rest of older iPhone models, iPhone 6 Plus carries a non-removable battery pack while Samsung is likely to use a removable battery unit to allow users on buying an extra pack. OS version, apps and services, and the respective user interface are expected to affect battery performance.

Here are some of the exclusive software features found on iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4: