Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review

Samsung's 2014 phablet still packs a punch

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By John McCann
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Recommended
A powerful, sensible update from Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review

With HDR off the Note 4 does well, but the foreground is a little dark

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Turn HDR on and the picture comes to life more

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The Note 4 performs very well outdoors

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Head inside and it still does a good job

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Selective focus can be fun to play with

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You can a high level of detail up close

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Photos in low light are also more than acceptable

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Spot the difference: Beauty mode at levels 0, 3 and 8

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I was impressed with the Note 4's ability to capture fire

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John McCann
John McCann
Global Managing Editor

John joined TechRadar over a decade ago as Staff Writer for Phones, and over the years has built up a vast knowledge of the tech industry. He's interviewed CEOs from some of the world's biggest tech firms, visited their HQs and has appeared on live TV and radio, including Sky News, BBC News, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, LBC and BBC Radio 4. Originally specializing in phones, tablets and wearables, John is now TechRadar's resident automotive expert, reviewing the latest and greatest EVs and PHEVs on the market. John also looks after the day-to-day running of the site.