Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

A proof of concept rather than a fully fledged device

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Innovation or gimmick? Depends how much you like change...

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

The Note Edge was able to keep focus on the bicycle as the motorbike zipped past

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

It can capture a lot of details in wider shots

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The full digital zoom also does surprisingly well

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

This is a pretty strong shot, but...

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... switch on HDR and it looks even better

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You can get up close and personal with objects

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But tap in the background and the Edge quickly adjusts focus

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

There are a range of effects, this one is Sepia

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And Fisheye can be fun to play with

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