Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review

Samsung's 2014 phablet still packs a punch

Samsung Galaxy Note 4
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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