Samsung Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ pass through the FCC, Verizon and AT&T variants in-tow
Suggested render of what the Galaxy Note 5 may look like.
As the clock ticks down to the rumored August 12th launch of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, a premium pair of phablets to be sure, what was once a tiny trickle of leaks is now a full-blown stream. Today’s offerings come directly from the FCC itself, which has apparently certified both devices for release in the United States in AT&T and Verizon variations.
Verizon: The Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) and Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928V) are compatible with the carrier’s LTE bands: 13, 4, and 2.
AT&T: The Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) and Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928A) are compatible with LTE bands 17, 4, and 2. The Note 5 also has support for Band 12 which is going to be added to the carrier’s LTE coverage spectrum this September.
We would expect to see other carrier variants pass through the FCC in the next few days, presumably with support for their respective LTE bands. The fact that the FCC has already tested and certified two of the US variants further supports the August launch scenario as devices typically are being prepped for immediate release, with this procedure being one of the last major steps on the path to the customer’s hands and heart.
Suggested render of what the Galaxy S6 Edge+ might look like.
While the Galaxy S6 Edge+ is expected to be, more or less, a larger version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, it will have some minor hardware differences, such as the inclusion of a Snapdragon 808 SoC instead of the Exynos-variant that powered the standard model. (It is currently unclear as to if the device will formally spell-out the word “Plus” or if it will use the symbol “+” perhaps more in line with Samsung’s recent logo redesign strategy.) The Galaxy Note 5, on the other hand, has been the subject of much discussion as of late following reports it will make use of a glass back thereby forgoing a user-replaceable battery, and sans any microSD support.
The pair of devices, expected to be announced simultaneously (possibly with the Samsung Gear A smartwatch), are said to be launching earlier than in previous years due to Samsung’s intent on avoiding a direct confrontation with Apple’s upcoming smartphones, presumably to be called the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, with rumors suggesting an iPhone 6C might also be present.
For a look at everything we currently know about the Galaxy Note 5, please check here. For the Galaxy S6 Edge+, please check here instead.
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